February 2, 2024 Crisis in the Northwest: ‘Killing the mentally ill for a dollar a pill’ Three years ago, Oregon did away with criminal sanctions for drug possession. But after a surge in overdoses and open-air use, the state is poised to re-criminalize drugs.
February 1, 2024 VA sets record for most homeless veterans placed in housing: report The Department of Veterans Affairs put over 46,000 homeless veterans in permanent housing in 2023, beating the agency's goal and setting a new record in the process.
January 31, 2024 Plans for massive homeless village in Jackson, Mississippi panics residents: ‘Don’t let it go through’ A plan to create 60 tiny homes for the homeless population in Jackson, Mississippi is facing backlash from residents who worry the move could exacerbate crime.
January 30, 2024 Homeless Nevada man sentenced to life without parole for car-ramming murder In April 2023, David Turner drove his Jeep into a crowd serving food outside Reno's homeless center because he wanted to go back to prison. He was sentenced to life without parole.
January 30, 2024 Portland leaders frustrated, say city allowed to set harsher rules for cigarettes than fentanyl: ‘It’s insane’ Portland city leaders say state laws and courts have prevented them from addressing the drug and homeless crises. Now, they're calling on legislators to act.
January 30, 2024 ‘Extremely frustrating’: Portland leaders say state laws hinder efforts to clean up city Portland city leaders say state laws and courts have prevented them from adequately addressing the drug and homeless crises. Now, they're calling on legislators to act.
January 28, 2024 Denver business owner fuming after grant request to mitigate homeless camp costs is rejected Samantha Menendez, co-owner of Denver's 'One Shot Back' bar, told 91±¬ÁÏ her request to offset costs associated with a nearby homeless camp was rejected despite meeting criteria.
January 27, 2024 Crisis in the Northwest: Are voters 'beyond a turning point' after decades of progressive politics? Both sides of the aisle agree Oregon is in crisis — homelessness, drug use and livability are the major concerns — but can they effectively reverse course?
January 26, 2024 Crisis in the Northwest: Are Oregon voters 'beyond a turning point'? Both sides of the aisle agree Oregon is in crisis — homelessness, drug use and livability are the major concerns — but can they effectively reverse course?
January 26, 2024 California community alarmed by homeless camps found in underground caves: 'Huge safety hazard' Modesto, California resident Tracy Rojas issued a stark warning to her community after it was discovered that homeless people were living in underground caves in the city.