November 3, 2022 Within 24 hours, Portland cleans up homeless camps, begins building pickleball courts A homeless encampment in a Portland, Oregon, park was removed this week and a construction crew showed up the next day to build pickleball courts and other recreational facilities.
November 2, 2022 Portland homeless say their extensive rap sheets keep them on the streets: 'Almost impossible' to find job Homeless individuals in Portland, Oregon, say finding a job is difficult for them due to their extensive criminal records, which keeps them in a "downward spiral."
October 27, 2022 Homeless Los Angeles man builds wooden house on Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk: 'Gives me empowerment' A homeless man in Los Angeles has constructed a small wooden home in the middle of a busy sidewalk propped up by wheels.
October 27, 2022 'When you have plenty, you should share': AZ woman arrested for feeding the homeless Norma Thornton, 78, was arrested for distributing prepared food from a van to the homeless population in Bullhead Community Park in northwest Arizona.
October 26, 2022 CIVIL WAR: Democrat for governor attacks own party as Republican gains momentum in deep-blue state Democratic Oregon gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek has begun attacking fellow Democrat and current governor Kate Brown as Republican Christine Drazan builds momentum in the race.
October 26, 2022 Seattle officials propose offering gift cards to meth addicts to encourage sobriety as drug overdoses surge Seattle council members have proposed rolling out a “contingency management” program that would offer gift cards to those addicted to meth who are enrolled in a sobriety course.
October 26, 2022 Single mother celebrates nonprofit organization Eva's Village for saving her life after battling addiction Eva's Village CEO Howard Haughton noted the community's 'soaring need' to help hunger, homelessness, and addiction as the nonprofit celebrates 40 years
October 23, 2022 Portland mayor proposes ban on unsanctioned homeless encampments, calls crisis a 'humanitarian catastrophe' Hundreds of homeless encampments throughout Portland, Oregon, would be banned under a proposal by Mayor Ted Wheeler
October 19, 2022 Portland cops uncover cache of weapons in convicted felon's tent as crime concerns mount in city Portland police found three loaded guns in the tent of a convicted felon, who had an outstanding warrant. Residents have reiterated their concerns over safety and homeless population.
October 17, 2022 California stabbing spree: One person killed, three people wounded in Long Beach attacks; suspect in custody A suspect is in custody after four people were stabbed, including one fatally, during a spree of stabbing attacks early Monday morning in Long Beach, California.