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.

City-Owned Affordable Housing Complex Gives 22 Households Three Days to Move Out Because of Roof Failure

“The roof’s condition combined with potential winter snowfall may create an unsafe situation.”

Murmurs: City-Owned Housing Complex Is Leaking

In other news: Amazon warehouse in Troutdale under scrutiny.

Crime Novelist Rene Denfeld Says Portland Is Failing Its Street Children: “The Cracks Have Become Chasms”

“The paths out of poverty have been cut off, and I think we are seeing the results.”

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson Texted About Public Business From Her Private Phone—and Deleted the Texts.

That appears to be a violation of Oregon’s public records law.

Portland’s Housing Crisis Would Be a Lot Worse If So Many 20- and 30- Somethings Weren’t Living With Their Parents

Nine New Affordable Housing Projects Have Been Approved Through Portland’s Housing Bond

Mayor Wheeler’s office announced Wednesday the approval of nine new affordable housing projects across the city.

A Laurelhurst Ashram May Be Converted into Affordable Housing

As Portland Business Journal reported, Mayor Wheeler will announce Tuesday whether the historic Mann Home will be approved for funding through a $258 million dollar bond that voters approved in 2016.