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February 1, 2024

VA sets record for most homeless veterans placed in housing: report

The Department of Veterans Affairs put over 46,000 homeless veterans in permanent housing in 2023, beating the agency's goal and setting a new record in the process.

January 31, 2024

Plans for massive homeless village in Jackson, Mississippi panics residents: ‘Don’t let it go through’

A plan to create 60 tiny homes for the homeless population in Jackson, Mississippi is facing backlash from residents who worry the move could exacerbate crime.

January 30, 2024

Homeless Nevada man sentenced to life without parole for car-ramming murder

In April 2023, David Turner drove his Jeep into a crowd serving food outside Reno's homeless center because he wanted to go back to prison. He was sentenced to life without parole.

January 30, 2024

Portland leaders frustrated, say city allowed to set harsher rules for cigarettes than fentanyl: ‘It’s insane’

Portland city leaders say state laws and courts have prevented them from addressing the drug and homeless crises. Now, they're calling on legislators to act.

January 30, 2024

‘Extremely frustrating’: Portland leaders say state laws hinder efforts to clean up city

Portland city leaders say state laws and courts have prevented them from adequately addressing the drug and homeless crises. Now, they're calling on legislators to act.

January 28, 2024

Denver business owner fuming after grant request to mitigate homeless camp costs is rejected

Samantha Menendez, co-owner of Denver's 'One Shot Back' bar, told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ her request to offset costs associated with a nearby homeless camp was rejected despite meeting criteria.

January 27, 2024

Crisis in the Northwest: Are voters 'beyond a turning point' after decades of progressive politics?

Both sides of the aisle agree Oregon is in crisis — homelessness, drug use and livability are the major concerns — but can they effectively reverse course?

January 26, 2024

Crisis in the Northwest: Are Oregon voters 'beyond a turning point'?

Both sides of the aisle agree Oregon is in crisis — homelessness, drug use and livability are the major concerns — but can they effectively reverse course?

January 26, 2024

California community alarmed by homeless camps found in underground caves: 'Huge safety hazard'

Modesto, California resident Tracy Rojas issued a stark warning to her community after it was discovered that homeless people were living in underground caves in the city.

January 26, 2024

Second homeless community found living in caves near California river

Homeless people in Riverbank, California, have reportedly dug caves into the bank of the Stanislaus River, about 10 miles north from where cave dwellings were found in Modesto.