3 Ways Portland Is Tackling Homelessness
We’re rounding up some of the week’s big housing stories that directly affect our city’s unhoused community. Joining us is the Oregonian's Nicole Hayden, who reports on homelessness, and City Cast Portland lead producer John Notarianni.
Stories discussed:
A look inside: Large California tent camp could foretell Portland’s future [Oregonian]
Operator announced for Portland’s 3rd safe rest village [Oregonian]
Lightning round:
$150 cups of coffee sell out in one day at Portland coffee shop [KGW]
Oregon is the least romantic state in America, apparently [Oregonian]
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