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A vigil for people experiencing homelessness who died in 2018 at the Street Roots office in Old Town. | COURTESY MULTNOMAH COUNTY/DOMICILE UNKNOWN

Homeless Dying At Higher Rate In Multnomah County

Newly released state figures say 207 homeless people have died in Oregon this year through June.

Aug 30, 2022
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Tents line a street in inner Southeast Portland on Feb.14, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Meth ‘A Significant Factor’ Among Homeless Deaths In Multnomah County Last Year

The drug’s role in deaths among people experiencing homelessness has been growing for a decade.

Dec 15, 2021

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State Seeks Action On Homelessness

The 2021 legislative session was a landmark for housing and homelessness, with several bills passed to require emergency shelter and protect those without homes.

Jul 8, 2021

Homeless Population In Central Oregon Increases 13%

The issue of homelessness is at the forefront of local politics, as public bodies like the Bend City Council are trying to handle a growing homeless population.

Jun 15, 2021