The shipping container units — called “XWings” after their x-shaped design — will be part of a larger shelter site at 3000 S. 22nd Ave. that will sleep 276 people.

Designed with safety and privacy in mind, new shipping container shelters at Camp Hope in Yakima provide an alternative housing option for those who can’t stay in traditional emergency shelters.

Shipping container shelters have been approved for use as temporary housing at Camp Hope in Yakima, offering a place for those who need separate housing. The Yakima City Council on Tuesday amended ...