"Handing out a tent in a person's time of great need is like putting a Band-Aid on gangrene. It's not helping out at all," he said.

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to review the county’s tents and tarps policy, after Portland ...

Multnomah County has proposed a draft policy to distribute tents and tarps to the homeless, but lacks accountability and ...

When it comes to camping and backpacking, the importance of reliable gear can’t be overstated. While camping tents, sleeping bags and hiking backpacks often steal the spotlight, you should also ...

With little fanfare, Multnomah County has adopted a new policy that lays out rules for how it will distribute tents and tarps ...