Eviction prevention cuts will only drive more costs for WA

By: Abigail Daquiz, Sandra Miller

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 669

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Eviction is a crisis that sends waves through the community — and those waves are rising fast in Washington state, where eviction filings have surged 50% above pandemic levels.

After eviction, tenants can end up homeless. It’s a hardship shared by many as landlords refuse to rent to those with an eviction on their record. Families couch surf, crowd into motels, sleep in cars, temporary shelters, or on the streets.

Now, the state Legislature …

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