Which American city spends the most on homelessness? Spoiler: The answer is unsatisfying

Metro, the Portland area’s regional government, has raised $1.4 billion in tax revenue since 2020 specifically to provide homeless services in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. That’s a ...
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Portland mayor set an ‘unrealistic goal’ for shelter beds – and is poised to hit it. Will it end unsheltered homelessness?

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is on the cusp of achieving one of his primary campaign promises: Setting up 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. As of Sunday, Portland has 890 city-funded shelter beds – ...
Washington Examiner

Portland residents want homeless encampment sweeps to continue

PORTLAND, Oregon — The Portland City Council voted against a measure to halt homeless encampment sweeps during a contentious meeting, following a week of jabs between the Portland mayor and ...
Washington Examiner

Portland residents and businesses adjust as city sees increase in homelessness and crime

PORTLAND, Oregon — At 7 a.m., going for a run in Shemanski Park, through a mile-long stretch inside Portland State University known for its Saturday Farmer’s Market, there is a mix of students walking ...
The Portland Mercury

372 Multnomah County Residents Died While Homeless in 2024

At least 372 Multnomah County residents died while homeless in 2024, according to the county’s latest Domicile Unknown report. That’s down 18 percent from the 2023 high of 456. Multnomah County ...