Rose City Rundown

🏠 New data from the Oregon Housing and Community Services shows that while the state is on track to transition 650 people experiencing homelessness into housing by January, it is not doing enough to prevent those burdened by rent from losing their homes. (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

📆 Within the first 30 days of recriminalization, Multnomah County law enforcement officials referred 71 people who were cited for illicit drug possession to its deflection program, which offers referrals for addiction treatment, housing and mental health services. (Multnomah County press release)

🚑 The City of Portland canceled a scheduled presentation last week for city council candidates to get an inside look of how Portland Street Response operates.

• Mike Myers, who oversees the program, said the reason is because the city wants to remain "politically neutral." (Willamette Week)

🎭 The future of the Keller Auditorium may be decided this week. The City Council will hear a resolution Thursday to build two "Broadway-capable venues" to avoid prolonged closure of the performing arts center. (Portland Business Journal)

🪦 Looking for something spooky to do? Check out several of Oregon's historical cemeteries, some dating back to the early 19th century, to learn about the state's bygone eras. Many offer guided tours. (Portland Monthly)