"To offer tents and tarps only in inclement weather seems kind of like the reverse of what we should be doing here," said O'Brien. Vega Pederson said her goal is to have enough shelter and housing ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Starting today, Multnomah County is no longer providing tents and tarps to homeless people. The new rule will allow direct distribution of tents only during severe ...

A group of volunteers led by 100Roofs is making a big difference for families recovering from recent storms. At the center of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Offering hand warmers and tarps, outreach workers hit the streets in Multnomah County Wednesday night looking for people living unsheltered to let them know warming ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County plans to stop distributing tents and tarps to homeless residents, except during severe cold weather events. The new policy will take effect May 27. County Chair ...