Why a Third of Portland's Shelter Beds Are Vanishing. Plus, Oregon's Shadiest Sheriff, and a Burlesque Tribute to Dolly Parton
We’re talking about why Portland area leaders are undoing a homeless shelter system they just developed — as well as the surprising and historic unanimous vote to expel a County Sheriff. Joining host Claudia Meza are Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes and Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler.
Discussed in today's episode:
Portland area leaders are dismantling a third of the homeless shelter system they just built [Oregonian]
A photographer, chef and artist went from ‘living the high life’ to sleeping on a cardboard box [Oregonian]…
The skinny
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