Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Early last month, a group of ten Portlanders with mobility disabilities sued the city over tents blocking the sidewalks. The lawsuit claims the city is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The City of Grants Pass lost an appeal over its decision to cite homeless people for camping in city parks. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in favor of the unhoused. It says Grants ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Navigation Center in Medford is the city’s newest low-barrier shelter. It aims to connect those experiencing homelessness with all the resources they might need. And now, they’re giving us a look inside. Check out this amazing ...
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Off North Columbia Boulevard sits a junk yard-turned RV storage facility that’s been in the White family since the ’70s. It’s now being overrun by a nearby homeless camp, according to the ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore.– A new survey from AllCare Health says over 91% of Southern Oregonians believe homelessness needs to be addressed. Around 400 people from five different counties in Southern Oregon were surveyed. The poll shows 69% of respondents see ...
Author: Anthony Macuk (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore (KGW) — A team of Portland State University researchers has released a report examining the effectiveness of “tiny home” or “pod” villages as a means of addressing homelessness. The report includes a How-To Guide ...
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon legislature is investing millions of dollars to address the state’s housing crisis. In 2020, the state granted $65 million to create Project Turnkey for the purpose of acquiring hotels and other buildings to convert them ...
MEDFORD, Ore. —The city of Medford is considering a grant right now that could bring in $1 million to combat housing and homelessness. The city says the money will help support programs or services addressing housing insecurity, lack of affordable ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Last week we told you about Judi’s Midnight Diner hosting a supply drive for the homeless in the community. Today, a volunteer with the group, who is homeless himself, tells us donations for the Stay Alive Supply ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — A republican gubernatorial candidate is making his way through the Rogue Valley this weekend. The Mayor of Sandy, Stan Pulliam, is visiting both Medford and Grants Pass today before heading back up north as part of his ...