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Daytime camping ban in Portland brings new challenges for homeless people in vehicles

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Under the new ordinance, if an RV is used as a homeless campsite, the occupant must follow general parking rules between the hours of 8...

Strike set to begin next week for nearly 2,000 Providence nurses in Oregon

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The strike is expected to start Monday and last five days. Providence said some hospital services will be closed in the interim. PORTLAND, Ore....

‘Surprise of my life’: Kindergarten teacher gets special visit from high school graduates

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For many of the students, it was the first time they’d seen their kindergarten teacher in 13 years. PORTLAND, Ore. — A graduating class...

Portland daytime camping ban set for city council vote Wednesday

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At least one commissioner has said they will vote against the ban, while another is hoping to make changes to it. If passed, it would...

‘It’s one of a kind’: A recovery program in Carlton teaches patience through farmwork and animals

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Blanchet Farm is a free, residential recovery program and is in the process of expanding. People can stay for six to nine months, or however...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...
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