Seattle Crews Clear Longfellow Creek Homeless Encampment
The removal follows a notification process issued to campers near a local middle and high school campus.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Safety
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City crews and contractors cleared a homeless encampment located at the Longfellow Creek greenspace in West Seattle. The site sits east of the campus shared by Chief Sealth International High School and Denny International Middle School.
Why it matters
The clearing of this area marks another step in the ongoing city effort to manage homeless encampments near public facilities and schools. Administration at the adjacent schools had previously urged families to report the site through official city channels.
Notices posted at the greenspace required all belongings to be removed by 9 am on October 23, 2026. This sweep follows similar recent operations conducted by the city at other locations.
The players
Chief Sealth International High School
This is a public high school in Seattle that shares a campus with Denny International Middle School.
Denny International Middle School
This is a public middle school in Seattle that is located adjacent to the Longfellow Creek greenspace.
The details
City crews performed the removal after school officials notified families of the situation two weeks prior to the operation. The site is situated near a major educational campus where officials encouraged the use of the Find It Fix It reporting tool.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: School administration notified families regarding the encampment.
October 20, 2026: Official notices warning campers were reported by media.
October 23, 2026: City crews cleared the encampment by 9 am.
Seasonal Patterns
This action follows a pattern set by the city of Seattle's homelessness strategy previously implemented at locations like Myers Way and the 1st Avenue South Bridge. The removal reflects the city's ongoing approach to managing encampments near sensitive public infrastructure.
Residents may report concerns regarding public spaces using the city's Find It Fix It tool. Those seeking updates on city services should monitor local government resources for information on shelter availability.
The takeaway
The city continues to balance the removal of encampments with the upcoming opening of new housing sites like Cloverleaf Village. Families near public schools can remain engaged by utilizing official reporting channels for local site concerns.
What happens next
Future housing projects are expected to open soon, including Cloverleaf Village in South Park and the Glassyard Commons site in West Seattle.
Further reading
For more information on local initiatives, see Seattle Safety.
Source note: This article includes information reported by West Seattle Blog....
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