More no-sit sidewalks are on the way. At least the city’s being thoughtful about it.
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In Other News
Fresh homelessness data! Possible propane lawsuit? Cyclists’ hopes dashed!
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Hall Monitor
Vacant No Longer
The city wants camping on a Central Eastside property. Just not this camping.
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A Bigger Broom
As Police Crack Down on Campsites, the Mayor Wants to Double the Cleanup Budget
As police crack down on campsites, the mayor wants to double the cleanup budget.
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Charlie Hales’ Boom-Time Budget
What’s Mayor Charlie Hales buying with his extra $49 million? Roads, mostly.
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The Search Is Off!
The city says they’ve found the perfect site for Right 2 Dream Too. Will neighbors agree?
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Coming Soon: Right 2 Dream Too—East?
The mayor’s office is quietly offering up a new homeless rest area.
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The View from a Linnton Roadside
Portland’s Camping Ban Is Stronger Than Ever. The Men Who Nearly Killed It Aren’t Happy.
Portland’s camping ban is stronger than ever. The men who nearly killed it aren’t happy.
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A Somber Census
Social Workers Count the Homeless Population Once Every Two Years. We Tagged Along.
Social workers count the homeless population once every two years. We tagged along.
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Is Picnicking Illegal?
A Judge Has Tough Questions for Portland’s Camping Ban
A Multnomah County judge has tough questions about Portland’s camping ban.
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Having It Out
A Court Fight Is Looming over Portland’s Camping Ban—Again
A court fight is looming over Portland’s camping ban—again.