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PSU proposal to restrict student-union access troubles homeless advocates

Designating the Portland State student union as a non-public building would have a disparate impact on people who are marginalized, critics say

By
John Emshwiller

February 28, 2020
Portland Police Chief Jami Resch: Her take on homeless response and the JTTF

The new police chief identifies some disadvantages to pulling out of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, and she discusses challenges police face surrounding homelessness

By
John Emshwiller

January 31, 2020
Some Portland cops have mental health training. Where do they fit into street-response reform?

Street Roots rode along with an Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team officer to find out

By
John Emshwiller

October 11, 2019
Assault on tent campers among spate of violence against unhoused

Injured when a truck rammed his tent, a Portland man says he's had to stop working

By
John Emshwiller

September 27, 2019
Steep drop in proactive policing raises concerns in Portland

Increasing self-initiated police activity could prevent crime and improve relations between the public and the police, Chief Outlaw says

By
John Emshwiller

April 19, 2019
Portland police chief responds to concerns from homeless community

Danielle Outlaw tells Street Roots staff and vendors that police are chasing the radio while getting blamed for problems they cannot solve

By
Emily Green John Emshwiller

December 7, 2018
Home, on hold: Long waitlists a symptom of Portland housing crisis

Multnomah County’s waitlists for local and federal housing subsidies closed in 2016, leaving people in need of homes feeling anxious and defeated

By
John Emshwiller

November 9, 2018

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