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Red city at center of Supreme Court ruling faces new ‘demoralizing’ hurdle in policing homeless camping
Grants Pass, Oregon, was at the center of a Supreme Court ruling giving cities and states more power to police homelessness.
Judge blocks Oregon city at center of SCOTUS homelessness ruling from enforcing ban on encampments
An Oregon judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking a city from enforcing homeless encampment restrictions unless certain conditions are met.
Man finds unconscious woman at transit center and assaults her, OR officials say
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 63-year-old woman at a transit center was found guilty after a trial in Oregon, prosecutors said.
City of Oregon finalizes purchase of former Kmart location; private developer to begin construction as part of town center project
The city had been in a lease agreement with the lot's previous owner since 2019. Soon, according to Mazur, it will be part of ...
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Salem pulls key word from levy going to voters in May election: Here's why
One of the most significant issues facing Salem voters in the May election — the livability levy to support the city's parks, libraries and Center 50+ — hit a road bump when the Oregon ...
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Dozens rally in support of St. Johns Community Center at risk of closing
Demonstrators gathered outside the St. Johns Community Center in North Portland Tuesday night to advocate for keeping it open amid city budget cuts. Read online: ...