Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Cities across Oregon have until July 1 to update their rules around unsanctioned homeless camping to comply with a state law that was passed in 2021. That law, HB 3115, makes homeless ...
Many nonprofit organizations that serve our community need volunteers. This week in our volunteer segment we’re featuring Rogue Retreat. Help those experiencing homelessness by volunteering at the thrift shop, Kitchen, and picking up donations. Don’t forget about the Volunteer Fair on ...
Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Hours into a Wednesday afternoon Portland City Council session, commissioners voted to pass an ordinance banning homeless camps during daytime hours while banning them altogether in certain areas of the city. The proposed ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Grants Pass city leaders held a community forum Thursday night to address ongoing homelessness issues in the city and its parks. “We are trying to protect individuals who live near parks as well as the people that ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Grants Pass city leaders held a meeting Thursday night to talk about the growing homelessness issue in the area. City administrators and law enforcement spoke about how the city is currently addressing the issue in public ...
Author: KGW Staff (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and his staff held a news conference Thursday to outline details of a proposed ordinance to ban daytime camping throughout the city. Wheeler said he plans to bring ...
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — It was nearing week three of Myrna Gardiner’s time at the Bybee Lakes Hope Center in North Portland. She sat on the chair of her walker in the parking lot to get ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – President Biden is taking on the growing problem of homelessness in America. The Biden administration has announced a new program accelerating local efforts in six of the nation’s largest cities. Those cities are Chicago, Dallas, Los ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford City Council voted to change some local rules regarding illegal camping. During Thursday night’s meeting, the council voted six to one to move forward with the “local definition” of “established camping sites.” State law requires law enforcement ...
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — There’s a relentless rhythm on the streets of any sufficiently large city in Oregon that’s become increasingly routine for everyone, regardless of where they sleep. Homeless people set up camp, then the ...