Lessons from the homeless crisis Portland’s homeless problem now extends well beyond the downtown core, creating a crisis of conscience Salon · Jun 22, 2022
In an about-face, liberal US cities target homeless camps The mayor of Portland, Oregon, recently banned camping on the sides of certain roadways, and officials are exploring other aggressive options to combat homelessness The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
How a deadly protest shooting deepened distrust of Portland police Activists are calling for an investigation into the city’s police bureau for spreading misinformation following the killing of activist June Knightly, Abe Asher reports The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
‘Completely predictable’: the Portland shooting and fears of escalating extremism in America The killing of June Knightly sent shockwaves through a city that has seen frequent protests, and raised fears of further violence The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2022
Portland bans encampments near highways after 70% of pedestrian deaths were homeless people ‘We can no longer justify allowing our most vulnerable community members to be exposed to the dangers of camping in freeway and high-crash corridors,’ Mayor Ted Wheeler says The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022