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Independent Journalist Exposes Portland’s Hidden Homeless Crisis the Media Won’t Show

For more than two decades, Kevin Dahlgren has been on the front lines of Portland’s homelessness crisis — not as a politician or nonprofit ...

In Southeast Portland, some neighbors are critical of the city's barriers meant to deter homeless camps

Along parts of Powell Boulevard, the city has used boulders, concrete blocks and fences to prevent vehicle camping — but the ...
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20 Reasons You’ll Regret Moving to Portland, Oregon. (Homeless, Crime, Rain)

Everyone loves to talk about how “weird” Portland is, but not enough people talk about how difficult it’s become to actually live there. In this video, we’re counting down the 20 reasons you should ...
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‘Conversations on a Bench’ brings homelessness, recovery into national spotlight

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Right now, powerful conversations are unfolding across the country about homelessness, addiction and recovery — and Portland is playing a key role. It’s all part of a 24-hour ...
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Portland to open its first family homeless shelters next month

When open, they’ll inch Mayor Keith Wilson a step closer to his goal to open 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. A woman rests on her assigned bed at Portland’s Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter, ...

Salem mayor, business group join as petitioners to repeal Oregon homeless camping law

Mayor Julie Hoy joined a statewide business advocacy group and a Portland lawyer in an effort to repeal a 2021 Oregon law on ...