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Portland drug users are getting free supplies, whether Multnomah County distributes them or not

For Portland drug users who know where to look, it’s even easier to find free tin foil and straws than it is to find fentanyl....

7 months off the streets, Portland woman attempts to find security on her own

In the fall, KGW helped a chronically homeless woman move off the streets and into housing. Now we're catching up with Tara Pietromonaco seven months...

In the Columbia River Gorge, onlookers watch fire crews attack the Tunnel 5 fire

As of Tuesday, the fire across the Columbia from Hood River was 5% contained. Fire officials had not reported any growth since Monday night. ...

Southeast Portland woman says she can’t sell her home due to homeless camp across the street

The three-bedroom home has been on the market for three months. Potential buyers cancel their showings once they see the homeless camp across the street....

'It’s actually amazing': Homeless people in Old Town get into housing through targeted outreach work

The outreach work is part of a project called Housing Multnomah Now, which aims to rapidly house hundreds of people in 12 months. PORTLAND,...

Statewide changes to homeless camping rules go into effect next month

Portland made changes to its camping ordinance in early June. Beaverton, Hillsboro and Gresham weren’t far behind. PORTLAND, Ore. — Cities across Oregon have...

'We’re on the tip of the spear': Southeast Portland neighbors prepare for the first city-sanctioned homeless camp to open

The site is set to open in July, the same month a daytime ban on homeless camping goes into effect. PORTLAND, Ore. — Construction...

Daytime camping ban in Portland brings new challenges for homeless people in vehicles

Under the new ordinance, if an RV is used as a homeless campsite, the occupant must follow general parking rules between the hours of 8...

Strike set to begin next week for nearly 2,000 Providence nurses in Oregon

The strike is expected to start Monday and last five days. Providence said some hospital services will be closed in the interim. PORTLAND, Ore....

‘Surprise of my life’: Kindergarten teacher gets special visit from high school graduates

For many of the students, it was the first time they’d seen their kindergarten teacher in 13 years. PORTLAND, Ore. — A graduating class...

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