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

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

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 ...

The air pocket between the two tarps will act as insulation, which will reduce heat loss. By combining these tips, you can ...

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

A YEAR into the war in the Gaza Strip, the prices of ready-made tents and supplies to build even flimsy shelters are soaring.

Abdelrahman Abu Anza's family home in war-ravaged Gaza's south has been reduced to rubble, which the Palestinian man is now ...

Homeless people living in Bend are preparing as best they can as temperatures drop and snow is building in the mountains.

Their tent is partially open to the sky, he said, and would flood easily in heavy winter rains. To prevent that, he would need a tarp that costs about $200 — a price he says he simply cannot afford.

Here’s what’s up, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings) and newly launched ...