Portland overnight shelters could soon stay open 24/7, Portland and Multnomah County say

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Overnight shelters are filling up fast, as thousands of homeless people try to keep warm.

The city of Portland and The Salvation Army confirmed to KATU there were 155 out of 200 beds used Sunday night, as temperatures plunged into the 30s.

About 80 people stayed at another shelter that has 100 beds…

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