Police arrest drug dealing suspect at Portland homeless camp, but neighbors say problem isn't solved

Neighbors say that the tents are just going to return after police cleared a homeless camp and arrested a suspected drug dealer.

'Crumb dealer' arrested at East Portland homeless camp, but neighbors say things won't change

Portland officers responding to homeless camps blocking a sidewalk arrested a suspect who they said was armed and had ...
kjrh.com

Portland homeless advocate says outreach is key to solving crisis

A counselor advocating for the homeless community in Portland says tough love and outreach are the keys to helping solve the crisis. For 28 years, Kevin Dahlgren has been working as a drug and alcohol ...
Washington Examiner

Year in review: Homelessness crisis in Portland changes everyday lives of residents due to drug use and crime

People who oppose the sweeps have argued that they are inhumane and that the city is just moving people from one side of the street to the other. “Sweeps are expensive, they are cruel, and they’re ...
KGW8

North Portland homeless shelter has neighbors thinking about moving away: 'People should not be living like this'

PORTLAND, Ore. — Neighbors living around a homeless shelter in North Portland told KGW that they are ready to sell their homes and leave due to the drug use, vandalism and other livability issues that ...