Over the past year, Portland Street Response provided unarmed emergency assistance to people in crisis. Next month, the program is set to expand to offer services across the city. Advocates and ...

Portland Street Response program manager Lielah Leighton has resigned, marking the second departure from the top job at the homeless and mental health services program since it launched.

Oregon lawmakers had a busy Tuesday morning during the first day of the 83rd state legislature. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/politics/oregon-lawmakers-set ...

Portland Fire & EMS is asking residents to clear snow around nearby fire hydrants so they don't have to dig them out during an emergency. Additionally, Donaghue said making sure fire trucks can get ...

Stephanie Howard, Wheeler’s community safety director until he left office, will also supervise the non-police intervention team Portland Street Response and Ceasefire, the city’s nascent ...

It's been almost three years now since Portland Street Response launched. The program sends a mental health counselor and paramedic to certain 911 calls instead of police.