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Vancouver Gold-star mother reminds others to honor the lives lost in combat

A Gold-star mother whose son died in Iraq shared this message with those gathered at Fort Vancouver: "Remember the love, honor the life, share the...

Some Portland commissioners reluctant to renew homeless services contract with Multnomah County

Portland gives Multnomah County $43 million per year for the Joint Office of Homeless Services, but some city council members criticized the current arrangement. ...

Oregon bill requiring fentanyl education in schools passes in Salem

The bill aims to educate students about fentanyl risks as well as the laws that provide immunity to people who report fentanyl use or seek...

Daytime camping ban on city of Portland property under consideration by Mayor Ted Wheeler's office

In addition to banning camping on city property from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the ordinance would ban all camping near schools, day care centers...

Hidden in the midst of Portland's homeless crisis are families with children

Homeless families aren't often seen, and for good reason. They try to keep moving and find secluded sites to make camp for fear that they'll...

‘They are holding us hostage’: Senate Democrats urge Republicans to ‘come back to work’ after as week-long protest continues

Per Measure 113, lawmakers face consequences after 10 unexcused absences. Senate Republicans are now on day seven of the walkout. SALEM, Ore. — It’s...

Portland Public Schools board candidate withdraws from race then re-enters, just days before election

Derrick Peterson’s campaign was seemingly cut short after reports from Rolling Stone magazine last week exposed his ties to prominent Christian nationalists. PORTLAND, Ore....

Homeowner flight from Portland's first Safe Rest Village has been a boon for new buyers

Some neighbors who protested the Multnomah Village site a year ago have since sold their homes and moved. The new owners have been pleasantly surprised....

Portland Street Response directed to assist during homeless camp sweeps

Portland Street Response responds to mental and behavioral health calls that were typically handled by police. A majority of the calls deal with homeless people....

A father’s search for his homeless son in downtown Portland

As Portland police respond to a slew of fentanyl overdoses, those who need the most help fall through the cracks of a broken system. ...

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