Unsheltered homelessness increased 75% between 2023 and 2025 in Multnomah County, according to the latest data. Despite ...

Portland's SSCC aids the homeless with shelter and resources while addressing health and safety by removing hazardous camps.

Plus, as Portland and Multnomah County try to overcome major challenges, what can we learn by crossing the county line?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The homeless population in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties surged by 61% over two years, according to new data. The latest Point-In-Time Count, conducted by ...

Mayor Keith Wilson came into office with a pledge to end street sleeping by Dec. 1. Today, thousands still live outside. People line up outside of Union Gospel Mission for a free Thanksgiving meal in ...

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PORTLAND, Oregon — At 7 a.m., going for a run in Shemanski Park, through a mile-long stretch inside Portland State University known for its Saturday Farmer’s Market, there is a mix of students walking ...

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has said 80 to 90 people will be evicted from the city's “Safe Rest” villages starting next month ...

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is on the cusp of achieving one of his primary campaign promises: Setting up 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. As of Sunday, Portland has 890 city-funded shelter beds – ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — On the first day of 2026, many people facing homelessness on Portland streets carried over ongoing challenges as they looked ahead to the new year. "My New Year's resolution is to ...

When open, they’ll inch Mayor Keith Wilson a step closer to his goal to open 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. A woman rests on her assigned bed at Portland’s Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Homeless Day of Remembrance events were held in Portland and other communities across the metro region to mourn the lives of people who struggled with homelessness. The St.