Oregon leaders react to ‘forever fabulous’ drag queen … Leaders across Oregon are expressing their condolences after Walter Cole, the performer behind one of Portland’s most beloved figures Darcelle, died on Thursday.
Gov. Kotek: Funding needed for homelessness in each … Following the $200 million bipartisan bill that passed Tuesday night to begin solving Oregon’s housing and homelessness crisis, Gov. Tina Kotek said she is looking toward all communities in the state for that funding.
‘Just trying to make a living’: Crime continues to … A brand new restaurant in Parkrose tells KOIN 6 News they’ve been vandalized three times within the last month — and they’re not the only place dealing with the issue.
Portland Police Bureau requests to spend $80,000 … The Portland Police Bureau formally presented a request to the Portland City Council on March 22 to spend $80,000 of the bureau’s budget on drone equipment, which it says will allow for more efficient crime scene investigations.
Oregon Senate passes $200M bill to address homelessness, … Oregon lawmakers are holding a press briefing 9:30 a.m. Wednesday after the Senate passed two bipartisan bills addressing the state’s homelessness and affordable housing crises.
Wheeler touts ‘off-ramps from homelessness’ in Portland The people most affected by this site near SE Gideon and Powell had a lot of questions for Wheeler.
Multnomah County commissioner proposes Crowne Plaza … Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran wants the county to look into purchasing a 241-room hotel in Northeast Portland for a homeless shelter and supportive housing for Portlanders with mental health issues.
‘Temporary shelter sites’ have Portland neighborhoods … Mayor Wheeler will hold two community meetings — on Tuesday and Thursday — to hear from the people who live and work nearby.
Montavilla residents to Portland: Hear us on Safe … But one thing that everyone seemed to agree on: when it comes to decisions in their backyards, this community wants a seat at the table.
Neighbors of future Clinton Triangle call mass camp … Just a week after the City of Portland announced the first possible location of a sanctioned campsite for the homeless, residents nearby had the chance to take their questions straight to Mayor Ted Wheeler on Friday.
