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Portland homeless service providers hopeful after city and Multnomah County roll out ambitious new plan
Homeless
Homeless day centers react to Multnomah County's latest response plan
Local leaders sought feedback and input from those who work closely with homeless people on a day-to-day basis.
Homeless
'Laughing is the best medicine': Night of comedy invites housed, unhoused to share a common bond
Local nonprofit Cultivate Initiatives aims to break down barriers between neighbors and instill dignity in people who are struggling.
Homeless
Unhoused and housed community gather together for night of comedy in east Portland
The event was a fundraiser to support local nonprofit Cultivate Initiatives, a group that helps people who are homeless get back on their feet.
Homeless
Here’s why Gov. Tina Kotek has not yet signed the bill to recriminalize possession of hard drugs
Governor Kotek says she intends to sign HB 4002, which recriminalizes drugs, but is creating a list of expectations for how she hopes it will be implemented.
Politics
Schmidt, Vasquez meet on debate stage for Multnomah County DA race
Deputy District Attorney Nathan Vasquez blamed current DA Mike Schmidt for Measure 110, as well as the DA office's relationship with Portland police.
Politics
Gov. Kotek highlights bills that passed in 2024 legislative session
The unhoused community reacts to the bills passed, increasing housing supply, supporting shelter capacity and partially rolling back Measure 110.
Homeless
Nearly 400 people have called Portland’s new outreach worker hotline
The program launched about three weeks ago as a way for Portland outreach workers to meet people where they are. Finding them is the challenge.
Homeless
How Portland's outreach worker hotline works
Three weeks into the pilot program that launched to connect homeless people with outreach workers by dialing 311, is it helping?
Homeless
Supreme Court could rule next month on Grants Pass homeless case
Homeless people sued Grants Pass, alleging that the city's anti-camping ordinances violate constitutional rights, and a lower court sided with the plaintiffs.
Homeless
‘Heart wrenching': Homelessness among students in Marion County on the rise
There are currently 1,245 students experiencing homelessness in Salem-Keizer schools. Many between the ages of 11 and 19 are without parents.
Traffic
Oregon lawmakers approve $20M to clean up Portland's highways
ODOT says it will split the funds four ways: $4 million will each go to clean up graffiti, trash and homeless camps, and $8 million for preventative measures.
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