Portland nonprofits open winter shelters, urge city to do same
Despite bitterly cold conditions, Portland's weather forecast this week doesn't meet city and county thresholds for opening extreme weather shelters.
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Despite bitterly cold conditions, Portland's weather forecast this week doesn't meet city and county thresholds for opening extreme weather shelters.
Details about the planned large campsites were divulged in a Zoom call between one of Mayor Wheeler's aides and stakeholders.
Mayor Ted Wheeler wanted to turn Laurelhurst Park into a recreation ground - and within the space of 24 hours, the homeless camp was removed and court equipment arrived.
Disorder in Portland has created unexpected peril for Democrats.
If a Republican wins Oregon's governorship, it will be a sign that no place is immune to the right’s message on public disorder.