Since adopting its homeless camping ban, Portland has made 3 arrests for violations
Portland began enforcing the new ordinance in July 2024. Police say there have been just three arrests since then of homeless ...
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Do Good Multnomah to Close Shelter in Old Downtown Bus Station, Citing Safety Issues
Do Good Multnomah, a homeless-services nonprofit funded by Multnomah County, plans to close the shelter it operates in the disused Greyhound Bus station in downtown Portland because of “safety risks” ...
Portland area's homeless population grew by double digits last year
Despite efforts to increase affordable housing and keep people housed, the Portland region's homeless population grew by more ...
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City-sanctioned homeless camp in Seaside a focal point for conflicting ideas of empathy
Though a small city well outside the Portland ... camp site meant to give people a place to go has become central to tensions between the city, neighbors, and a group trying to help the homeless.
Readers respond: Councilors should prioritize city’s needs
After this new form of city government was approved by voters, officials were surprised that the change cost millions more ...