As reported by KATU, Portland, Oregon has been grappling with multiple simultaneous issues ranging from homelessness and gun violence to drug abuse and mental health problems, placing the city under a cloud of negativity. The city’s image has taken a hit, and these challenges are speculated to contribute to the noticeable decrease in its population, although no definitive link has been established. Multiple businesses such as REI have left Portland, due to safety concerns and other problems plaguing the Rose City.
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals an approximately 18,000-person dip in Portland’s population since the onset of the global pandemic, despite population growth in other
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