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'I dream of my own apartment': Portland’s homeless yearn for housing as county aims to house 300 people in 4 months

"Housing Multnomah Now" is the county’s latest plan to move 300 people off the streets and into housing over the next four months. PORTLAND,...

Report on Measure 110 shows more than 60,000 people struggling with addiction were helped

In a preliminary report, The Oregon Health Authority found more than 60,000 Oregonians struggling with addiction were helped through Measure 110. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

'I have purpose now': Formerly homeless men start handyman business in Portland

The builders hope to grow their business to a point where they can hire people transitioning out of homelessness and work on affordable housing. ...

Large homeless camp in Longview is now a tiny home village

The goal of the village is to move homeless people into permanent housing within 90 days. LONGVIEW, Wash. — For more than three years,...

‘It’s about the small things:’ Eugene high school students build tiny homes for the homeless

The goal of the project is to build 30 of the 8x16-foot transitional housing units before the end of the school term. EUGENE, Ore....

Car stolen from Southeast Portland woman’s driveway, later spotted at nearby homeless camp

Portland police warn people not to retrieve their stolen vehicles from homeless camps and to call them instead. PORTLAND, Ore. — A new car...

‘You’re almost in a third world country': Homeless people look for places to return cans after some businesses stop accepting them

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

People at NE Portland sports bar stop armed robbery early Saturday morning

When officers arrived to an armed robbery at a Northeast Portland sports bar, people had already stopped it by pinning the suspect to the ground....

Portland development company houses the homeless, one apartment building at a time

Guerrilla Development is also building affordable housing specifically for social workers where monthly rent will be about $1,000. PORTLAND, Ore. — There are a...

Portland liquor store owners ask state for help curbing rise in robberies, thefts

According to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, shoplifting claims are up more than 450% since 2018. PORTLAND, Ore. — Hollywood Beverage off Northeast...

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