Death at Blakeslee Junction homeless camp reignites public health, safety concerns from Lewis County

Department of Transportation has interested buyer for the land, which would be vacated if a sale goes through

Posted 8/16/23

It’s been at least nine years since the formation of a homeless encampment at the end of Centralia’s Eckerson Road, known locally as Blakeslee Junction.

About 25 people live there …

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