Murmurs: Domestic Violence Allegation Leveled at Lawmaker

In other news: Cameron Smith crosses the aisle for work.

Wapato Jail Again Touted as a Solution, This Time as a Recovery Center for COVID-19 Patients

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

Portland Mayor Ends Hope of Wapato Jail Being Used as a Shelter or Treatment Center

The plan for Wapato is dead (again).

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.