MultCo. warming shelter thresholds in question after … Two people are suspected to have died from hypothermia during Multnomah County’s recent winter storm, and while it is currently unknown if they were homeless, with the number of people living on the streets, people are wondering if the county should change its threshold for opening warming shelters.
What went wrong? ODOT, PBOT to review storm responses By the time Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a weather state of emergency for Multnomah County on Feb. 26, the worst of the unexpectedly severe winter storm was over.
Changes coming to historic affordable-housing project … The Portland City Council approved the transfer of a historically significant property at the intersection of Harvey Milk and 11th Streets to the public corporation Home Forward during its Jan. 18 meeting. The conveyance of the Fairfield Apartments was authorized on the grounds that the affordable-housing provider will restore the property to meet modern living standards for the extremely low-income residents that occupy the building’s 75 permanent supportive-housing units.
‘Devastating and amazing’ craftivists crochet for … Jan. 22 marks 50 years since the U.S. Supreme court recognized the constitutional right to abortion in Roe v. Wade.
‘Political theater’: ACLU Oregon urges action on … As Oregon faces a homeless and public defender shortage crisis, the Oregon chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is calling for action and “real” solutions.
Portland authorities seek tips after late March triple … Authorities are asking for the public’s help solving a cold case after a North Portland shooting in late March left two teenagers and a 20-year-old dead.
Travel Portland recognizes significant contributions … The biggest award of the night was the Portland Award, which honors ‘the greatest overall contribution to the promotion of Portland’s visitor industry.’
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.
Dan Field named new director of Joint Office of Homeless … After a year-long process spent searching for a new director of the Joint Office of Homeless Services, Multnomah County officials announced Wednesday that they’ve found a candidate to fill the role and lead the county in addressing one of its greatest challenges.
Triple homicide in Portland: ‘Murder being normalized’ Sam Sachs, the founder of the No Hate Zone, told KOIN 6 News he wants to see the city, county and state leaders do more to address this violent crime.
