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Agencies struggle to keep pace with rising veteran homelessness

Number of unhoused vets grows due to housing costs, shortage

Whatcom County veterans specialist Elizabeth Witowski speaks from behind a wooden podium and in front of flags.
Whatcom County veterans specialist Elizabeth Witowski speaks about the needs of local veterans at a forum hosted by U.S. Representative Rick Larsen on Monday, Nov. 6. Larsen hosted a series of forums throughout the state this week, including one at Bellingham American Legion Post 7. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
By North Bennett News Intern
Despite expanding aid, veterans in Whatcom County continue to struggle to find and keep affordable h

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