ODOT installs fences to curb homeless camping at I-5 overpass in Salem
New fencing installed by the Oregon Department of Transportation aims to end homeless camping in several Salem locations.
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County Votes to Send $15 Million in Metro Homeless Money to the City of Portland
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously today to send $15 million to the city of Portland to fight ...
Portland Opera's relocation bucks trend of businesses leaving downtown
Some efforts to get people back to downtown Portland have been a bust, but city leaders are betting on the arts and events to help revitalize the area.
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Downtown Portland businesses report improvements in theft, vandalism in newest survey
The results of the new survey show businesses experiencing sheft or shoplifting incidents dropped from 47% in 2023 to 30% in 2024. Businesses repairing windows or physical damage decreased from 67% in ...
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Senate has passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Democratic and Republican ...
Readers respond: What is wrong with Portland
Yes, Portland is beautiful. Yes, we have Forest Park and OMSI and the Rose Garden and great food and beer and lots of other ...
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Corvallis businesses fear displacement after homeless services group buys building
The deal, however, is not finalized, and the business owners hope to make a plea to the City Council for help.