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Evictions in Oregon increased since end of pandemic protections

Oregon’s pandemic eviction protections have expired, but the challenges for renters are far from over. The number of…

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Homeless camp sweeps continue along Bend Parkway

The Oregon Department of Transportation is continuing a surge of homeless encampment sweeps this week along the Bend…

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California shifts to an experiment in coercion to treat the homeless

SAN DIEGO — There are a lot of invisible companions in East Village. They live in the cluttered…

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Bend homeless shelter, sitting empty for months, gets funding

Even in a city with a growing, visible population of homeless individuals, a growing reality was on display…

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Homelessness in Central Oregon rises to highest number on record

Central Oregon’s homeless population — people camping in roadside tents, homemade shelters and RVs — has grown to…

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Bend woman is “seeing a whole system collapse” as she works with families on brink of homelessness

Miah Andersen’s office resembles a small department store. One shelf-clad wall is stocked with non-perishable food in cans…

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What’s in place for families on the brink of homelessness?

Homelessness can be a fast reality for a multitude of reasons. Rent could increase beyond a family’s ability…

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City clears homeless camps near Crux; more sweeps incoming

Dave Shepherd is no stranger to moving when he must. He carted loads of his belongings from his…

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Central Oregon to get $13.9 million to rehouse families, create shelter beds

Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday announced specific amounts of state aid to help designated regions of the state…

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Central Oregon ranks top in the nation for homeless youth and families, new data shows

Oregon has seen a dramatic rise in the number of people who are homeless, and Central Oregon has…

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