A Second Houseless Person in Two Months Has Died From a Fire Intended for Warmth

A 27-year-old adult houseless male died from third degree burns covering his entire body.

New Bill Sponsored by House Speaker Kotek Would Decriminalize Homelessness

Murmurs: Mayor Will Have Security Protection in Public Settings

In other news: Kotek aims to decriminalize homelessness.

Black Residents of Multnomah County Face a Greater Risk of Homelessness

“Homelessness is best described as a collection of all massive systemic failures in society.”

Murmurs: Homeless Will Go Countless

In other news: Pot shop woes continue.

The Greyhound Station in Portland’s Old Town Will Become a Winter Homeless Shelter

The overhaul of the bus station comes as Mayor Ted Wheeler makes a push to provide more shelter beds—and remove tents from the sidewalks of Old Town.

During the Virus, Portland Officials Chose to Let This Homeless Camp Take Root. That Could Soon Change.

The Peninsula Crossing Trail is now a campground: dozens of tents, a garden, even a makeshift general store where you can buy a Coke.

Portland to Open Three Tent Villages for Homeless People During the Pandemic

City will provide tents and sleeping bags.