An Oregon Civil Rights Watchdog Says a Jail for the Homeless Is a Disastrous Plan

Bob Joondeph of Disability Rights Oregon says opening Wapato for the homeless would be a disaster.

Jordan Schnitzer Says Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Could Save Wapato Jail From the Wrecking Ball

The new owner of Wapato plans to tear it down—even though he thinks the empty jail should be a homeless shelter.

Jordan Schnitzer Says He’ll Demolish Empty Wapato Jail If He Can’t Find Funding to Make It a Homeless Shelter

Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith has renewed her push to open the never-used Wapato Jail as a shelter.

Murmurs: Portland City Hall Is Seeking New Management

In other news: A real estate firm reaps rewards from Wapato.

Murmurs: Jordan Schnitzer Snags Wapato Jail and Sees a Homeless Shelter

In other news: Washington County race is a battle of billionaires.

Multnomah County Votes to Sell Never-Used Wapato Jail for $5 Million on April 20

Make Wapato Jail a Homeless Shelter? Once Again, It’s a Divisive Question in a Portland Election

And a new proposal—with cash—is on the table.

Inbox: Letters About Why Portland Keeps Coming Up Short In Building Affordable Apartments

Building Affordable Housing