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Portland’s focus on new shelters may reduce opportunities to house people
Since 2021, the city all but eliminated spending that could open new doors for homeless Portlanders transitioning out of shelters into housing. The city says it eliminated housing funding because it’s the county’s responsibility.
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Celebrating Paul Knauls Sr. at 95
Knauls helped shape the culture of Northeast Portland. He shared with Street Roots how his storied past intertwines with city history — and what he sees on the horizon.
Problems remain after prison officials pledged to overhaul health services
After an earlier inspection found long delays for care at Oregon’s only women’s prison, inspectors returned for a follow-up that found remaining problems with staff training and documentation
Remembering Jesse Jackson in Portland
Police reform advocate offers a memory of Jesse Jackson’s vision for the city during his 2010 visit
