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No one heard the crash that killed Terrence Tombe early Sunday morning. According to those camped on the same strip of land where Tombe's rain-soaked tent stood, the nearby roar of I-205 traffic seemed to block out the sounds of a Honda sedan veering off the freeway's northbound exit ramp to SE Powell, tearing into the tent where Terrence and his cat slept, and crashing into a nearby tree shortly after 3 am. "I didn't...

Portland, Multnomah County increase homeless spending, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.

The city of Portland and Multnomah County are pooling their excess budget dollars to address the region's homelessness crisis. On Monday, the jurisdictions unveiled a $38 million funding package to create more shelter beds, fund homeless outreach workers, and increase behavioral health services for people living outside. "The houseless crisis has been chipping away at the city's soul for nearly a decade," said City Commissioner Dan Ryan at an afternoon press conference announcing this investment....

Portland, Multnomah County increase homeless spending, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.

Portland and Multnomah County leaders plan to use fall budget surpluses to address the region's homeless crisis. Officials unveiled new programs on Monday.