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PublishedJune 22, 2023
These 4 asylum seekers spent months sleeping on the streets of Portland
Private fundraising efforts are helping the men find shelter for now, but they worry about their long-term housing options as city shelters remain full.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Portland voters could see another rent control referendum in November
A group says it has gathered signatures to put rent control on Portland’s ballot again, this time focused on smaller landlords, even as the City Council looks at making changes to the referendum process.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Portland’s new city manager settles into the job with a long list of things to do
Danielle West, the first woman to serve in the position, takes over as the city confronts challenges with homelessness, an influx of asylum seekers and persistent staffing shortages.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Riverton Park housing complex to undergo major renovations, add affordable units
The $62 million project could get underway next year and includes construction of a new neighborhood center and a 59-unit apartment building, as well as upgrades to existing townhouses.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
‘Nowhere to go’: Dozens of homeless people displaced as city clears Bayside Trail encampment
The people who had been camping in the more than 80 tents along the trail packed up their belongings in shopping carts and plastic bags and went in search of a new place to live.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Race for Portland mayor heats up as City Councilor Andrew Zarro enters
The District 4 councilor launched his campaign Tuesday, becoming the second announced candidate along with Dylan Pugh, a software developer.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
Landlords pour more money into proposed rent control change
The Committee to Improve Rent Control has raised about 8 times as much cash as its opponents as the June 13 referendum approaches.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
New appointment boosts Portland rent board but draws landlord’s concerns
Matt Walker has been criticized for posting on social media that he had a 'vendetta' against one of the city's largest landlords.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Portland’s first director of equity and diversity wants to start community dialogue
Umaru Balde is tasked with promoting equity and inclusion and will serve as an adviser to the city manager and council.
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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Portland puts off plan to clear encampment from Bayside Trail
A City Council committee will meet next week with staff and community partners to talk about the best way to help the homeless people living in tents at the site, which the city said has given rise to health and safety concerns.
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