/tags/housing Housing en-US Copyright Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:20:46 GMT /housing/2025-01-31/oregon-cities-are-asking-the-state-to-help-build-infrastructure-update-tax-camping-rules Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:20:46 GMT /housing/2025-01-31/oregon-cities-are-asking-the-state-to-help-build-infrastructure-update-tax-camping-rules Rebecca Hansen-White /politics-government/2025-01-21/oregon-lawmakers-head-to-salem-today-to-start-the-2025-legislative-session Lawmakers face a long list of daunting tasks this session; from passing the next two-year state budget to approving a multi-billion dollar transportation package to pushing for more accountability from state agencies. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:44:46 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-21/oregon-lawmakers-head-to-salem-today-to-start-the-2025-legislative-session Lauren Dake /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-01-03/ashland-shelter-reopens-for-90-days-under-rogue-retreat For the first time in almost a year, Ashland’s former emergency homeless shelter has reopened. But, it will provide shelter only until April 1. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:53:44 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-01-03/ashland-shelter-reopens-for-90-days-under-rogue-retreat Jane Vaughan /housing/2024-11-04/how-rising-electricity-demand-is-hurting-the-push-for-more-housing-in-oregon Housing projects are waiting more than a year for vital equipment to connect new apartment buildings to the grid. The cause is complicated. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:54:41 GMT /housing/2024-11-04/how-rising-electricity-demand-is-hurting-the-push-for-more-housing-in-oregon Kyra Buckley /politics-government/2024-10-09/ballot-measure-could-throw-a-wrench-into-eurekas-low-income-housing-plan In Eureka, a plan to turn parking lots into affordable housing seemed like an idea everyone might agree on. Instead, it has led to a fierce debate about the city’s future and the most expensive ballot measure campaign in the county’s history. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:39:42 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-09/ballot-measure-could-throw-a-wrench-into-eurekas-low-income-housing-plan Justin Higginbottom /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding The site near downtown will house 17 small buildings, ranging from 64 to 100 square feet, where homeless people can live. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:26:52 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-12/several-housing-bills-are-still-in-play-in-the-california-legislature Housing and homelessness are top of mind as California lawmakers wrap up their 2024 legislative session. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:19:36 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-12/several-housing-bills-are-still-in-play-in-the-california-legislature Megan Myscofski /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-06/ashland-city-council-reviews-master-plan-on-homelessness Exactly how the plan will be used has yet to be determined. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:53:17 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-06/ashland-city-council-reviews-master-plan-on-homelessness Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-04/ashland-city-council-to-review-long-awaited-homelessness-master-plan The city of Ashland has been waiting for months for its Homeless Services Master Plan. Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:21:45 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-04/ashland-city-council-to-review-long-awaited-homelessness-master-plan Jane Vaughan /law-and-justice/2024-04-22/u-s-supreme-court-debates-whether-grants-pass-laws-criminalize-homelessness On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Grants Pass v. Johnson, the Southern Oregon case that could have widespread implications for how cities can regulate homelessness. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:20:44 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-04-22/u-s-supreme-court-debates-whether-grants-pass-laws-criminalize-homelessness Jane Vaughan