The proposed budget would only cover a fraction of Portlanders in need, Beverly said, leaving 23,000 households at risk of ...

A statewide homeless shelter support program advanced Tuesday to the House floor after lawmakers debated how best to tackle ...

Portland ramped up sweeps and emergency shelter spending, but experts say neglecting permanent housing fueled a surge in ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...

Over the past four years, homelessness has been declining in Dallas, even as it has skyrocketed nationwide. Unfortunately, at ...

In Oregon, few environmental policies are as universally recognized as the state’s pioneering Bottle Bill. For over 50 years, the landmark legislation has allowed people to return cans and bottles for ...

A familiar sight, which our communities have worked so hard to improve, is on the rise again.  Homelessness and the ...

The city responded to an increase in homeless deaths by intensifying encampment sweeps and adding emergency shelter at the ...

Blanchet House is set to open a new women's shelter this fall.It was originally going to be located at the corner of SW 13th and Clay.

Software giant cites downtown Seattle’s ‘general uncleanliness’ for its decision, costing the city in much-needed business.

Portland’s $911M housing bonds added thousands of affordable units, but with funds nearly spent, future development is ...

"No change in plans," Mayor Keith Wilson said Friday, despite mounting evidence that reaching his set goal will be incredibly ...