homelessness
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PublishedAugust 6, 2020
Organizers winding down homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
The demonstration has lasted for more than 2 weeks, drawing dozens of homeless people who were struggling to find basic necessities after the closure of Preble Street's day shelter.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2020
Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Homeless protesters at City Hall say they’re staying put
The city, meanwhile, focuses on health concerns at the encampment and plans conversations with protesters about their demands.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Portland homeless encampment elicits sympathy, frustration
Some taxpayers say it shouldn’t be up to Portland alone to provide services for people in need, while others see the desperation of those living on the street as a failure of local leadership.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Morgan Locklear: Fiance stays at encampment because he uses medical marijuana
'I just want to find a place with all of us under one roof, so we can raise our kids and they can be happy.'
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Mary Thompson: Has found a sense of stability at the encampment
'I've got a sleeping bag and a tent. It's kind of like going home.'
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Cody Taylor: Had early experience with homelessness
'I will be supporting these people until we get these demands met.'
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Raymondo Rezendes: Numerous troubles preceded move to City Hall
'I wanted a place where I could secure what little I have without worrying about my camp being ransacked'
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Scott Smith: Being with friends helps with the stress of being homeless
"The scary thing about this is it's warm now, but it's not going to be much longer.'
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
The View from Here: Mayor Snyder’s summer of discontent
In the wake of a pandemic, a recession and protest movements, many in the city are losing patience.
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