Homelessness continues to be Portland’s “most important problem,” according to results from a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Thirty-three percent of the 600 registered voters ...

IN ITS ONGOING struggles with homelessness, Portland can take solace in one thing: It’s not us—it’s the West Coast. According to a new report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development ...

A counselor advocating for the homeless community in Portland says tough love and outreach are the keys to helping solve the crisis. For 28 years, Kevin Dahlgren has been working as a drug and alcohol ...

Leaders in Washington and Clackamas counties are set to discuss whether or not to contribute millions of dollars to Portland’s homeless shelter system on Tuesday. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson sent ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Among the hundreds of complaints filed with Portland’s Ombudsman last year, auditors found a surge in those submitted by individuals experiencing homelessness. According to a ...

Portland’s in the midst of a homelessness crisis worse than anything the city’s seen in decades. Each year in Multnomah County, thousands of people fall into homelessness, joining the thousands who ...

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Leaders in Washington and Clackamas counties had their first real chance Tuesday to consider Portland Mayor Keith Wilson's request for funding to support the city's homeless shelters ...

Portland could close nearly 450 permanent sleeping spots for homeless people, or about a quarter of its pod shelters, overnight-only beds and RV safe parking spots, according to a staff presentation ...

Police arrest drug dealing suspect at Portland homeless camp, but neighbors say problem isn't solved Neighbors say that the tents are just going to return after police cleared a homeless camp and ...