Politics

Gov. Tina Kotek extends Oregon’s homelessness emergency for a third time

By Dirk VanderHart (OPB)

Jan. 9, 2026 6:05 p.m. Updated: Jan. 9, 2026 7:07 p.m.

While the state has helped thousands of people out of homelessness, recent counts show the problem increasing in much of the state.