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February 15, 2023

Housing

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A cutout of Oregon with a bright yellow eviction notice filling the state.

Oregon landlords filed at least 2,324 evictions in January

Landlords are evicting Oregonians at unprecedented rates. Tenant advocates say there’s no end in sight.
By
Piper McDaniel
February 15, 2023
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Text in the foreground says, "Domicile Unknown. Multnomah County 2021" in the background are plants and an OHSU hospital sign.

Homeless Multnomah County resident deaths surge 53% in 2021

County’s 2021 Domicile Unknown report details deadliest year on record for homeless Multnomah County residents
By
Piper McDaniel K. Rambo
February 15, 2023
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A sign says "Welcome to the Oregon Senate"

Oregon tenants and landlords square off over bill to slow down evictions

Senate Committee on Housing and Development heard testimony Jan. 30 from landlords, tenants and housing advocates on Senate Bill 799
By
Tom Henderson
February 15, 2023

Opinion

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The exterior of Portland City Hall. A sign on the building says "city hall"

Letter from the editor | City Council should let Portlanders decide on a transparency advocate

Portland could have a transparency advocate, but City Council has to approve putting the choice in voters' hands Feb. 22
By
K. Rambo
February 15, 2023

Social Justice

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3 women are smiling and holding a large pair of scissors to cut a ribbon at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new opioid treatment clinic in Portland.

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde expand opioid treatment program to Portland

Set to open to the public Feb. 21, Great Circle Recovery Clinic addresses ongoing opioid crisis
By
Melanie Henshaw
February 15, 2023

Vendor Profiles

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A cutout image of vendor Tamara holding a cup of noodles next to a quote from her that says, "“I want to be one of the leaders. I’m proud of this country. I want to accomplish the American Dream.”

Street Roots vendor profile | A way with words

Vendor Tamara is working on herself and has many ambitions
By
Robin Havenick
February 15, 2023
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