Sen. Wyden's DASH Act languishes in committee, despite being among most comprehensive current proposals to address homelessness If a person is battling hunger, the logical solution is to provide food. Newly re-elected Sen. Ron Wyden, D-OR, applies th ...
23 Nov 2022 - Piper McDaniel
Volunteer and donation opportunities in Multnomah County If you're looking to access clothing, shelter, health care or food resources, visit the "Where to get help" section of the Winter Resource Guide. Volunteer/Donate Blanchet House 503- ...
16 Nov 2022 - Sophie
Resources for clothing, shelter, meals and health care in Multnomah County If you're looking for volunteer opportunities to provide help during the cold and winter months visit the "Where to give help" section of the Winter Resource Guide. ...
16 Nov 2022 - Sophie
JOHS reduced supply distribution to a single pickup per month, advocates say this decision has dire consequences As another cold winter approaches, homeless Portlanders will soon face bitter conditions many are ill-equipped to confront, and outreach worke ...
2 Nov 2022 - Tyler Walicek
As fire danger escalates in Southern Oregon, Medford City Council candidate Matt Roberts seeks to criminalize those living on the frontlines of climate change On a sweltering October day in Medford, Oregon, five Medford police officers approached a tent n ...
19 Oct 2022 - Sam Becker
Candidates running in districts 33, 38, 41, 43 and 49 Maxine Dexter (D), State Rep. District 33, Portland, Incumbent, Submitted answers Maxine Dexter (D), District 33 1. What do you believe is the main cause of the homelessness crisis? In terms of concret ...
12 Oct 2022 - Aurora Biggers and Piper McDaniel and K. Rambo
Sharon Meieran believes the Joint Office of Homeless Services should be ‘overhauled’ to fix the county's ongoing gridlock in addressing homelessness. Her opponent, Jessica Vega Pederson argues the office needs more investment. Homelessness and housin ...
5 Oct 2022 - Piper McDaniel
The Portland Community College Bond Measure, David Douglas School District Bond Measure and a Parkrose School District 5-year Operating Levy will be on this year's ballot. Read more about them: Measure 26-224 Portland Community College Bond Measure A ...
5 Oct 2022 - Melanie Henshaw and Piper McDaniel
Seven reforms packaged in individual measures would bring ranked choice voting to county elections, increase transparency Portland isn’t the only area government facing a potential shake-up in the form of changes to its governing charter. The Multnomah Co ...
5 Oct 2022 - K. Rambo and Piper McDaniel
Portland Measure 26-228 brings Portland's city government into the new millennia, but opponents say it's too complicated and will limit a mayor Measure 26-228 proposes significant amendments to the city charter that would alter the form of gover ...
5 Oct 2022 - Piper McDaniel