Author: Ashley Koch, Jamie Parfitt (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — Despite a legislative session riven by Senate Republicans’ six-week walkout, Gov. Tina Kotek was able to claim victory on the bulk of her priorities this year, measures to address homelessness ...
SALEM, Ore.– A new bill passed by the state legislature will allow developers to convert underperforming commercial buildings into housing. House Bill 2984 was drafted by Ashland State Representative Pam Marsh. She said her goal is to help Oregon’s housing ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNN) – Another major insurer has stopped issuing new property insurance policies in California. Allstate is no longer selling new home, condominium or commercial insurance policies in the state. The company says the reasons are more expensive building ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – President Biden is taking on the growing problem of homelessness in America. The Biden administration has announced a new program accelerating local efforts in six of the nation’s largest cities. Those cities are Chicago, Dallas, Los ...
MEDFORD, Ore.–Two new low-income housing complexes are under construction in Medford. Orchard Meadows near South Medford High School and Prescott Gardens near North Medford High School. Each complex will have 96 units and include one, two and three bedroom units. ...
Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon’s housing crisis has been front and center during this year’s legislative session as the state and its new governor, Tina Kotek, struggle to tackle a problem that has been years in the ...
Author: KGW Staff MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. — Malheur County has been added to the growing list of counties included in Oregon’s homelessness state of emergency, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced Friday afternoon. “Malheur County has an overwhelming rate of unsheltered ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Medford City Council is looking to resolve the appeal of a housing complex near the Northgate Shopping Center. The proposed development is nearly 400 units, but Timber Products Company, which owns a factory nearby said the apartments would ...
Author: Blair Best, KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — There is no denying that the housing crisis in the city of Portland and Oregon is a never-ending issue. State officials have deemed the crisis a top priority, but there are barriers and ...
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — On the top floor of a modern North Portland high-rise, architects work against a difficult production process for one of the city’s greatest needs. “Housing is extremely important, and housing is in ...