Proposal would require city to direct more funds to emergency shelters
A Portland political action group wants to put an initiative on the ballot… Read More
Opinion: Volunteers alone can’t clean up Portland’s trash
“You could dump 10 large bags of garbage in Pioneer Square tonight and drive… Read More
‘Old Town is in crisis’: Businesses call on leaders amid safety concerns
Business owners and cultural groups in Old Town say their neighborhood has… Read More
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler invokes emergency over homeless street camping, creates central command
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on Wednesday again invoked his emergency… Read More
Dan Ryan Pledged Six Safe Rest Villages. Where Are the Other Three?
It’s been nine months since City Commissioner Dan Ryan pledged to open six… Read More
Opinion: Practical options on homelessness that leaders should pursue now
It’s tragic that it’s taken official reports of people dying on our… Read More
Former Wapato Jail, now Hope Center, this rescue operation for Portland’s homeless finds success: Steve Duin column
The story of Alan Evans and the success of the Bybee Lakes Hope Center are… Read More
Report: After years of steady growth, Portland at an urgent ‘economic crossroads’
After years of steady growth and booming tourism, Portland’s economy … Read More
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler now seeks to relocate homeless campers to designated sites, not mass indoor shelters
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said Friday that he plans to create one or more… Read More
Elected Officials should seize available shelter solutions
February 17, 2022 It’s tragic that it’s taken official reports of people… Read More