Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek plans to convene a new task force that will tackle economic revitalization in downtown Portland, focusing on issues like crime, homelessness and taxation. The Portland Central City Task Force ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Thursday, the Medford City Council approved a $781,555 grant from Jackson County for Rogue Retreat. Rogue Retreat said the money will help it move to its new urban campground in West Medford. It will also help Rogue Retreat ...
Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The city of Portland’s ban on daytime camping begins today. Under the new ordinance, camping on city property is prohibited between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. People living in vehicles or RVs will ...
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Cities across Oregon have until July 1 to update their rules around unsanctioned homeless camping to comply with a state law that was passed in 2021. That law, HB 3115, makes homeless ...
Many nonprofit organizations that serve our community need volunteers. This week in our volunteer segment we’re featuring Rogue Retreat. Help those experiencing homelessness by volunteering at the thrift shop, Kitchen, and picking up donations. Don’t forget about the Volunteer Fair on ...
Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Hours into a Wednesday afternoon Portland City Council session, commissioners voted to pass an ordinance banning homeless camps during daytime hours while banning them altogether in certain areas of the city. The proposed ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Grants Pass city leaders held a community forum Thursday night to address ongoing homelessness issues in the city and its parks. “We are trying to protect individuals who live near parks as well as the people that ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Grants Pass city leaders held a meeting Thursday night to talk about the growing homelessness issue in the area. City administrators and law enforcement spoke about how the city is currently addressing the issue in public ...
Author: KGW Staff (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and his staff held a news conference Thursday to outline details of a proposed ordinance to ban daytime camping throughout the city. Wheeler said he plans to bring ...
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — It was nearing week three of Myrna Gardiner’s time at the Bybee Lakes Hope Center in North Portland. She sat on the chair of her walker in the parking lot to get ...