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Multnomah County halts tent & tarp distribution to homeless

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 weather and ...
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Multnomah County set to end tent distribution policy as focus shifts to shelters

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 ...
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Multnomah County to cease tarp and tent distribution, redirect $600K to other services

Multnomah County’s Homeless Services Department has proposed getting rid of 675 shelter beds to make up for a major deficit in the 2027 fiscal year. Day of Remembrance rally in Portland links WWII ...
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While hundreds of homeless Portlanders seek shelter, others are loath to leave their tents

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County has extended its cold weather state of emergency through at least 6 p.m. Friday, keeping warming shelters open with more snow and freezing rain on the way. For the ...