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The stories that resonated most with readers this year.

On a dewy January morning, clipboard-toting volunteers met up in communities across the U.S., including Eugene, to walk through streets, parks, encampments, underpasses and woodland areas — asking those they came across, “Where did you stay last night?”  Every year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts its annual point-in-time (PIT) count. For one day, community members complete a headcount that feeds Congress’ national report for how many people are experiencing homeless for that year. The 2020 count estimated 580,466 people nationwide were homeless, accord...

$100 million grant boosts efforts to end veteran homelessness in Detroit $100 million grant boosts efforts to end veteran homelessness in Detroit Will provide ongoing support for Detroit, other cities Detroit reduced veteran homelessness by a third in 2020 A $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to New York-based Community Solutions is expected to further reduce veteran homelessness in Detroit and other cities. The MacArthur Foundation awarded the grant to Community Solutions to accelerate an end to homelessness in 75 U.S. communities by 2026, including Detroit. Community Solution ...

January 29 2021 The Portland Police Bureau is reassigning officers to respond to the surge in gun violence that started last year. Portland police are shifting officers to respond to a spike in gun violence as shootings continued through Thursday, Jan. 28. Sgt. Kevin Allen told KOIN 6 News that officers dedicated to other focuses, such as organized crime and narcotics, are being diverted to patrols as part of the effort. Allen warned the reassignments will impact how the bureau is able to respond to other issues, however. "The shootings that are happening right now are a huge priority ...

January 29 2021 The Portland Police Bureau is reassigning officers to respond to the surge in gun violence that started last year. Portland police are shifting officers to respond to a spike in gun violence as shootings continued through Thursday, Jan. 28. Sgt. Kevin Allen told KOIN 6 News that officers dedicated to other focuses, such as organized crime and narcotics, are being diverted to patrols as part of the effort. Allen warned the reassignments will impact how the bureau is able to respond to other issues, however. "The shootings that are happening right now are a huge priority ...