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‘I feel on display:’ Some homeless people in Clark County say they feel overwhelmed by Point in Time count

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Clark County's count happens one day every year in January. A separate bi-annual count of the Portland tri-county area's homeless population is also underway. ...
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‘If we don't get out, we're going to die': People battling addiction in The Dalles beg for more resources

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Recently, a nonprofit in The Dalles expanded its work to help people struggling with addiction, thanks to funding from Measure 110. But barriers to help...
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Seaside homeless camp forced to relocate as king tide approaches

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Camp residents were being urged to move amid concerns about flooding as a predicted round of king tides begins Friday. SEASIDE, Ore. — King...
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‘Smells like rotten eggs:’ 40-foot-long whale washes up on the Oregon coast

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A dead sperm whale washed up onto the beach right next to the Peter Iredale Shipwreck along the northern coast of Oregon. WARRENTON, Ore....
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‘I was paralyzed:’ Homeless people protect Portland man from attack

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Four windswept tents lined the corner of Southwest 14th Avenue and Salmon Street Sunday morning. It’s a busy intersection with nothing...
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'I haven’t been able to stop': More potent, addictive form of meth impacts Portland’s homeless population

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Oregon has the highest rates of methamphetamine and prescription opioid misuse in the nation, according to SAMHSA. PORTLAND, Ore. — Two men smoked...
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Driver of stolen car dies in crash early New Year’s Day in SE Portland

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Portland police responded Sunday to the first fatal car crash of 2023 in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood. PORTLAND, Ore. — The new year is off...
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One woman’s journey from homelessness to housing

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Transitioning from the streets to housing can be a daunting process for some homeless people — one that takes trust, willingness and the right timing....
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Order halting Measure 114 implementation remains in effect

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Another hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 23, and the block on Measure 114 will remain in place at least until then. Author: Blair...
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‘You’re almost in a third world country': Homeless people look for places to return cans after some businesses stop accepting them

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Refusing to accept returnables goes against Oregon law. Businesses could face daily fines up to $500. PORTLAND, Ore. — The smell of smoke billowing...
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