Bates analysis of U.S. Census pulse data suggests some 89,000 families statewide owe back rent. An earlier PSU survey of 460 Oregonians extrapolated that more than a third of Oregon s renters and more than half of renters of color have skipped rent checks.
That money is coming due fast. While state lawmakers approved a new moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent in December, the partial ban ends June 30. Repayment is legally required by July 1.
Plugging that hole in landlords wallets could cost as much as $378 million, per a September report by financial advisory firm Stout. But if government stimulus money can t cover the gap, the strain to the social safety net will be far greater, the report concludes.
Clackamas County road maintenance prepared for winter storm February 11 2021
60 employees operating 27 plows, four deicers and other equipment prepared to work around the clock.
Clackamas County s road maintenance crews have been preparing for days in anticipation of a winter storm that could bring some snow and ice accumulation not only to communities on Mt. Hood, but those closer to the valley floor as well.
Clackamas County s Transportation Maintenance Division strategic plan for a winter storm is months in the making. According to to Kimberly Dinwiddie, county public information officer, the county s plan takes historical data into consideration when triaging what stretches of road might cause the most headaches for travelers when snow and ice begin to build up.
Oregon district attorneys pan proposed Measure 11 reform February 10 2021
DA association takes umbrage with three bills the group says would weaken sentencing for serious crimes.
Top prosecutors across Oregon took aim at four state legislative proposals in a new report suggesting the bills effect on criminal sentencing would be dramatic and dangerous if passed.
The Oregon District Attorneys Association argues that Measure 11, the voter-approved law generally requiring mandatory minimum sentences and no time off for good behavior for a number of serious offenses, has strong public support and addresses conduct, not color. I support responsible reforms, said Washington County DA Kevin Barton. However, repealing Measure 11 will not bring more justice to victims, make Oregonians safer or sentencing more equitable.
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Just like that, we are preparing for a significant winter event that is going to impact the Greater Portland Metro Area and many surrounding communities through the weekend.
It will begin Thursday, Feb. 11, and make a major impact by Friday, Feb. 12. We will focus on Thursday and Friday and briefly talk about what may follow as we will update you well into the weekend.
There is now a Winter Storm Warning for the Portland area, with everything in effect tomorrow at noon. This is a change to the winter storm watch that we had in place up to this point, you can read about that here (a good start if you are just jumping into the forecast). This will detail the general weather story, but what you need to focus on, is the travel and life impact that will start Thursday afternoon.