A Formerly Homeless Man From the Oregon Coast Has a Plan to Save Wapato Jail

Portland Design Commission Removes Language Encouraging Developers to Provide Campsites for Homeless People

The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission voted twice for the code change.

Portland Voters Were Asked to Rank Three Issues That Could Be Addressed With New Taxes in 2020. They Picked Homelessness.

Local officials and advocates are already throwing elbows over which tax measures should take precedence.

Regional Government Metro Pushes Back on Pressure to Refer Homeless Services Measure to Ballot Next Year

After supporting the concept of the Here Together coalition, Metro looks to put the brakes on a referral effort.

An Influential City Panel Wants New Private Buildings to Provide Space for Homeless Camping

Portland-Area Governments Inking Deal to Funnel Tourist Dollars to People on the Edge of Homelessness

But striking a deal between governments wasn’t easy.

Winter Homeless Shelter For Men Opens in Downtown Portland With 75 Beds

Portland Officials Created a Policy to Keep Homeless People From Camping Outside the Timbers’ Soccer Stadium

When WW asked questions this week, several city officials claimed ignorance of the plan, and Commissioner Chloe Eudaly disavowed the idea.