Trash encampments defy city, pile up at Mill Ponds – December 8, 2020 The entrance to Mill Ponds is only a few feet from U.S. Highway 101 in south Seaside, but a few steps in, the sidewalk ends and low reeds bristle along the water. Wide paths provide entry into a dark and deeply wooded…
Progress Report – November 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. KMUN Interview. Roger Rocka talks about the reopening of the Astoria Warming Center in the face of COVID-19, with Executive Director Kathleen Sullivan, Center Manager Cheryl Paul, and board president Rick Bowers…
Could these Texas solutions help Salt Lake’s homeless? A look at the ‘most talked about neighborhood’ in the country AUSTIN, Texas — The two settings are dramatic opposites. One is a state-sanctioned tent city, tucked — practically hidden — away in an industrial area just north of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Tents, tarps, makeshift fences…
Astoria Warming Center prepares for ‘COVID season’ – November 2, 2020 The Astoria Warming Center had barely shut its doors at the end of the season in March when board members began planning for a “COVID season” in November. Now they will begin operations on Nov. 15 with a new executive director — Clatsop County…
Man found dead behind Costco identified – October 31, 2020 A dead body found on Oct. 3 at homeless camps behind Costco in Warrenton has been identified as Michael Anthony Konecny, a 32-year-old Astoria man who was reported missing since early August. Read the entire article here in The Astorian.
Homeless man arrested after alleged assault in Astoria – October 30, 2020 A homeless man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman in Astoria. Police say Daniel Joel Phillips, 32, was near the Garden of Surging Waves when he asked a woman walking to the Astoria Senior Center for money. When she did…
Progress Report – October 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. We are just barely getting this progress report out in October because we were waiting for significant developments to report.This has been a huge month in terms of workload and accomplishments! Telling…
Researchers gave thousands of dollars to homeless people. The results defied stereotypes. (CNN)You’ve heard this refrain before — giving money to homeless people is not the best way to help them because it might be squandered, or spent on harmful habits. But a new Canadian study makes a powerful case to the contrary. The study,…
Authorities investigating death behind Costco – October 5, 2020 Authorities are investigating a dead body that was found Saturday at homeless camps behind Costco in Warrenton. The identity of the person has not been publicly released. Read the entire article here in The Astorian.
Providence Seaside Dental Van – Oct 5-7, 2020 Please call Providence Seaside Hospital at 971-601-0479 for eligibility screening and to schedule an appointment See the flyer for more information: 2020-10-05 Providence Seaside – Dental Van – English 2020-10-05 Providence Seaside – Dental Van – Spanish