Multnomah County officials say they are better prepared to provide shelter during severe winter storms
The vulnerability of Multnomah County’s extreme weather response was revealed last year when ice and high winds swept through Portland….
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Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
Washington Less than two days after it caused widespread confusion and legal challenges nationwide, President Donald Trump’s budget office revoked…
Cold weather shelters yet to open in Multnomah County as low temps hover above 25 degree threshold
It’s chilly outside. Multnomah County has set a threshold of 25 degrees for the establishment of cold weather overnight shelters,…
Unhoused Portlanders struggle amid icy conditions after shelters close
Michael Harper went to Old Town’s group for the homeless, Street Roots, to obtain a referral to a nearby year-round…
Celebrate Black History Month in Oregon with music, film, poetry and workshops
There are innumerable opportunities for nonprofits and organizations in Oregon to commemorate Black History Month this February by hosting activities…
Portland hiker found dead on Mt. Hood
The body of a Portland man who vanished while hiking on Mount Hood was found by search and rescue crews…
Siletz Indians purchase 2,000 acres in southern Oregon with significant Native history
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are reclaiming a portion of southern Oregon close to Medford that has historical value,…
17-year-old slain at Gresham park identified; no arrests made
Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez, 17, was identified by Gresham police on Monday as the victim of the deadly shooting that…
Kevin Dahlgren, prominent critic of Portland area homeless services, admits to stealing from them
In court, a man known for delivering harsh realities about living on Portland’s streets acknowledged deceiving and embezzling money from…
Kevin Dahlgren, prominent critic of Portland area homeless services, admits to stealing from them
In court, a man known for delivering harsh realities about living on Portland’s streets acknowledged deceiving and embezzling money from…