New county report finds, almost every week, someone dies on the streets.
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In Other News
The Campbell arbitration; grand jury clears cops in Potter shooting; and a plan to bury I-5!
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Therapy in Blue
Portland Police Look to Create a Specialized Mental Health Unit
The Portland Police Bureau is looking to create a specialized mental health unit.
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On Thin Ice
Multnomah County Takes on a Controversial Federal Immigration Program
Multnomah County takes a stand against federal immigration program
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Shot on the Street
What the Shooting of Two Homeless Men Ought to Mean for Portland’s Camping Ban
What the shooting of two homeless men ought to mean for the battle against Portland’s camping ban.
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Break Out the Mosquito Nets!
Global Warming Will Make Us Sick—Literally
Global warming will make Portlanders sick. Literally.
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An Opaque Revolving Door
County Hires WW News Boss without Interview
WW editor offered plum county job without even an interview.
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The Wrong Tools for the Job?
No Easy Fixes in Report on Mental Health Treatment
No easy fixes in report on mental health treatment.
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By the Numbers
Some of the Mayor’s Big Ideas Fail to Resonate
A recent poll finds some of Mayor Sam Adams’ ideas fail to resonate.
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Snuffed Out
The Latest Battle for a Local Smokes Tax
The tobacco industry vs. local cigarette taxes.