Impact Reduction Team News Today

After a series of proposed changes and late-stage amendments, Portland City Council is on track to relax its city codes regulating houselessness. The Council took an initial vote Wednesday to approve amendments to a revamped public camping ordinance put forward by Mayor Ted Wheeler, with changes from Commissioners Carmen Rubio and Mingus Mapps. The new ordinance, which still requires a final council vote, replaces city code adopted last June that was met with a lawsuit...

A neighborhood agreement for the Clinton Triangle site stipulated that no camps are allowed within 1,000 feet. It's already proving difficult to enforce.

Housing Multnomah Now the county’s latest plan to move 300 people off the streets and into housing over the next four months.

A homeless man allegedly threatened to kill a 22-year-old Portlander who is known for helping those living outside. In return, his homeless friends defended him

A homeless man allegedly threatened to kill a 22-year-old Portlander who is known for helping those living outside. In return, his homeless friends defended him

Crews with the city of Portland returned to Northeast 33rd Drive near Marine Drive this week to continue cleaning up garbage and removing vehicles.

The city told KGW that its Impact Reduction Team has assessed this property seven times over the past 60 days and it is scheduled to be removed soon.

Neighbors say a recent fire at a homeless camp on the corner of Southeast 33rd and Powell was the latest in a recent string of events that have left them unsettled.

Multnomah Safe Rest Village could open by mid-June, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.

The city's Impact Reduction Team told KGW they prioritize the sites that pose the greatest safety and health risk. Some areas are at the bottom of the list.