Many campers will put up a tarp, pitch a tent underneath that tarp, then put an inflatable mattress inside the tent. Space Acacia is designed to makes things simpler, by combining all three components ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Beginning on Tuesday, May 27, Multnomah County officials will no longer provide tarps and tents to those living outside. According to the board chair, Jessica Vega Pederson, ...

With little fanfare, Multnomah County has adopted a new policy that lays out rules for how it will distribute tents and tarps to people living outside. “Tents and tarps are life-saving supplies, ...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- With the Safe Harbor shelter closing for the season, those who stayed there are having to find a new place to sleep. For many, that means moving to places like The ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Each morning like clockwork, Tristin Morgenroth chops firewood, fills his burn barrel and stokes a small warming fire under the Morrison Bridge. It’s the only way he knows how to stay ...

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 cold weather advisory ...

A day after a late winter storm slammed the city with record snow and cold temperatures this week, Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez defended his controversial proposal to temporarily bar Portland ...

Sometimes, writing to an elected official works. But it probably helps if you’re an elected official yourself. Earlier this month, city commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez wrote a letter ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Leaders from Multnomah County, the city of Portland and the city of Gresham met with community leaders to discuss the distribution of tents and tarps to homeless people, part of the ...