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Update Sat, Jan 13, 12 pm: As dangerously cold temperatures, along with increasing wind and snow, continue in the Portland Metro area, Multnomah County officials have announced that four additional warming shelters will open this evening, Saturday, January 13, which will bring the total number of shelters to 10. We have added the addresses of these shelters to the list below. The frigid weather is thought to have claimed one life already, according to the...

Cold Arctic air is headed toward the Pacific Northwest, bringing temperatures as low as 17 degrees and the potential for snow to the Portland area this weekend. Because of the risk such weather can pose, especially for people living outside, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared a state of emergency effective at 5 pm today, January 12. In an effort to help people who need respite from the unusually cold weather, Multnomah County and...

Westward Whiskey, an American single malt producer, recently announced the second 2021 Westward Benefit Barrel release to benefit charities focused on homelessness and food insecurity.

Some people who live and work nearby blame the increased camping, crime, violence and drug use in the immediate area on the navigation center.

Despite a flyer warning 100 shelter beds at the River District Navigation Center could close, Harbor of Hope -- which owns the facility -- told KOIN 6 News they don't plan to close the center.