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Trump executive order on homelessness brings uncertainty to Oregon
President Donald Trump wants cities to force treatment on people with a severe mental illness or addiction who are living outside.

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What a housing accountability office means for Oregon
We learn more about the agency and what it means for Oregon's housing crisis.
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Clatsop County considers program to convert vacant second homes into long-term rentals
The program would offer cash incentives for property owners to lease out their vacation homes for a year or more.

Washington state new rent cap set just below 10% for 2026
The limit, which takes effect Jan. 1, will be set at 9.683%, the state’s Department of Commerce said Friday.

Clark County point-in-time count shows homelessness increased in 2025
The highest increases were among seniors. BIPOC residents were over-represented in the count.

SOU eyes campus retirement living to ease budget strain
The senior housing project is meant to generate revenue for the university and inspire lifelong learning among older adults.

New mobile services van for homeless people comes to Southern Oregon
People in rural Josephine and Jackson Counties can now receive help applying for jobs, housing and other services without having to visit an office.
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How Lincoln County residents are approaching Oregon’s housing crisis
"Think Out Loud" traveled to Lincoln County to learn about three different approaches residents and organizations are taking to create more units, more affordability and more stability in the coastal housing market.
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Gov. Kotek launches new agency to fast-track housing construction
The new state agency will serve as a liaison between other agencies, developers and local government to find and streamline funding aimed at addressing the housing crisis across Oregon.
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Housing advocates warn Oregon legislative cuts to housing and eviction prevention program will add to homeless population
We talk with Portland State University Professor Lisa Bates about the funding for homelessness and housing programs and what’s needed in her view to address the ongoing homeless and housing crisis.