Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/5YffHRTKQEd.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter portland homeless camping ban enforcement has resulted in few arrests [KPaEjq3zCPd] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT Since July 2024, the city of Portland has ostensibly been enforcing its latest prohibited camping ordinance, up to and including arrest for individuals who are offered available shelter and refuse to take it. Violations could result in fines and jail time. But according to city data, less than 10 people have been arrested under this ordinance since enforcement began. Tonight, we're speaking with some people who want to see that enforcement stepped up, and others who believe it's an unnecessarily harsh treatment for an already vulnerable group. Get the full story tonight at 6:30 on KGW, or download the KGW+ app now on Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV to find The Story on demand. #thestorykgw Watch more The Story videos: Follow The Story on Twitter: Follow The Story on Instagram: UfCl0Nt7slH 3c1XOxKMRfR Dxn6tqAQo0s Qq5y7BwIt9C O51j5URlCFH 81dH8uMO17o LEFJXe7D9RQ
Since July 2024, the city of Portland has ostensibly been enforcing its latest prohibited camping ordinance, up to and including arrest for individuals who are offered available shelter and refuse to take it. Violations could result in fines and jail time. But according to city data, less than 10 people have been arrested under this ordinance since enforcement began. Tonight, we're speaking with some people who want to see that enforcement stepped up, and others who believe it's an unnecessarily harsh treatment for an already vulnerable group. Get the full story tonight at 6:30 on KGW, or download the KGW+ app now on Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV to find The Story on demand. #thestorykgw Watch more The Story videos: Follow The Story on Twitter: Follow The Story on Instagram: UfCl0Nt7slH 3c1XOxKMRfR Dxn6tqAQo0s Qq5y7BwIt9C O51j5URlCFH 81dH8uMO17o LEFJXe7D9RQ