Orange Fence Project Archives - Page 2 of 8 - Street Roots

Illustrations of people's silhouettes, tents and documents. In the foreground are the Multnomah County and City of Portland seals/logos.

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Local policymaking reveals ideological rifts while homelessness crisis continues

by Jeremiah Hayden July 17, 2024July 24, 2024

Portland Police Bureau vehicle parked on street

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Portland enforces public sleeping ban

by K. Rambo July 3, 2024July 5, 2024

Exterior of Supreme Court building

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Supreme Court rules arresting, citing people for not having shelter is constitutional

by Jeremiah Hayden June 28, 2024March 13, 2025

A view of the Multnomah County Board members in a meeting at the Multnomah County building.

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Portland, Multnomah County seek to avoid ‘messy divorce’ on homelessness approach

by Jeremiah Hayden June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Exterior of the Hillsboro Bridge Shelter which has 2 stories and is a long building with with orange and gray doors and exterior.

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Turnkey Act seeks congressional approval for $1B annual housing projects

by Jeremiah Hayden June 19, 2024June 21, 2024

Darlene poses for a photo with her dogs beside her and an arm wrapped around each of them. Behind them is a tent and a wagon sits next to them.

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Pets provide comfort for many homeless Portlanders

by Ellen Clarke June 5, 2024June 12, 2024

Legal documents layered atop each other. Text above the documents says,"Rapid Response Bio-Clean" is below a dripping biohazard symbol.

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Two years after default ruling on wrongful death lawsuit, Rapid Response Bio Clean wants a do-over

by Terah Bennett and K. Rambo May 22, 2024May 27, 2024

Rapid Response Bio-Clean employees disassemble camps on the outskirts of Sunnyside Environmental School and the adjacent Sunnyside School Park.

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Former employees, homeless Portlanders cite various violations, lack of training in Rapid Response Bio Clean’s practices

by Terah Bennett May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

Ted Wheeler sitting in the city council chamber. He has a nameplate in front of him and a rainbow flag next to his nameplate.

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City Council again attempts to criminalize public sleeping, likely to face legal challenge

by K. Rambo May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court

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Sweeping Decision: Grants Pass v. Johnson

by Jeremiah Hayden May 8, 2024May 16, 2024