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Tents in downtown Portland on March 14, 2022. | SHUTTERSTOCK

In Homeless Death Data, State Senator Sees Need For More Resources

Sen. Deb Patterson says “domicile unknown” data shows a need for more detailed reporting and additional resources.

Aug 25, 2022

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House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland, and Senate President Peter Courtney, D-Salem, talk to reporters Thursday about the end of the session. Ben Botkin/The Lund Report

Session Costing Taxpayers Nearly $500,000 Ends With Little Done, Divisions Deeper Than Ever

Mar 5, 2020
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A statue outside the Oregon Capitol. | ALEX VISSER/THE LUND REPORT

Rep. Keny-Guyer Will Cap Legislative Career At Decade

Jan 17, 2020

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Hospitals Build Housing For Chronically Ill Patients

Oct 8, 2019
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Dr. Margot Kushel, Commissioner Deborah Kafoury, Ashley Henry, Tyrone Poole, Dr. Rachel Solotaroff/ | FRED JOE/FREDJOEPHOTO.COM

Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Biggest Cause Of Homelessness, Expert Says

May 31, 2019

$20 Million in Funding for Mental Health Housing Available

Oregon Housing and Community Services is now accepting proposals for $20 million in state funds to develop mental health and substance use housing across Oregon.

Jul 7, 2016

Kotek Supports Bill to Help Homeless with Housing as They Await Federal Help

Many of the state’s homeless people have disabilities that make them eligible for federal Social Security Insurance, but they have nowhere to live while they await approval, causing their condition to worsen. The Human Services Committee plans to reintroduce legislation that would establish a state program to help bring these individuals indoors until federal funding kicks in.

Dec 18, 2015

Edwards Place to Offer Unique Care Model for Families of People with Disabilities

The facility will let parents age in place with their children – then take over their care

Oct 22, 2013

County's Annual Homeless Count Wraps Up

February 4, 2013 – It will be months before local officials have compiled all the data from Multnomah County's biennial homeless count, which wrapped up Saturday – but the results of the count will have implications for social services throughout the area for the next two years or longer. Conducting the count is a necessary condition to receiving $12 million for services in the area, including federal funds for homeless services, said Kristina Smock, an independent consultant who was hired on behalf of 211 info and the city of Portland to coordinate the street count.

Feb 5, 2013

Two Cities, Three Approaches to Rental Housing Inspections

September 24, 2012 -- Mold, lead paint dust, rodent infestations and inadequately placed smoke detectors can all adversely affect one's health. And for tenants whose landlords don't quickly respond to and fix those problems, the stress of a difficult, unsafe living situation only makes matters worse.

Sep 24, 2012