Valerie King says her family including 9 children is staying at a hotel in Thurston County with nowhere to go. Credit: Photos courtesy of Valerie King Two moms look for housing for their 9 kids. They have money but 'we're stuck' Jan 07, 2021 Valerie King, a mom in Thurston County, found herself in a jam. She has money for housing, but she canât find a place to live â itâs become that hard during the pandemic to find housing. King has banded with another mom, Ashley Kendrick. They have nine children between them; the children have the same father, who is inc...