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Without a floor or even its own support poles, can a tarp do as well as a tent in high winds, heavy snow and pouring rain? We think one can actually do better, at least if its this Hyperlite Mountain ...

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Commissioners in Multnomah County are once again talking about handing out tents and tarps to those experiencing homelessness ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With winter weather around the corner, Multnomah County has unveiled its first draft policy on distributing tents and tarps to the homeless. Some county commissioners said the ...

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 ...

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 ...