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Oregon Housing and Community Services earns national award for preserving affordable housing
Oregon Housing and Community Services

Oregon Housing and Community Services earns national award for preserving affordable housing

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

Oregon agency funding supports more than 500 homes, 25 in Bend
Oregon Housing and Community Services

Oregon agency funding supports more than 500 homes, 25 in Bend

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

New report finds Oregon’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program is helping people stay housed
Oregon Housing and Community Services

New report finds Oregon’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program is helping people stay housed

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Bend, Redmond home prices slip as interest rates rise: What's next?
real estate

Bend, Redmond home prices slip as interest rates rise: What's next?

BEND, Ore. – Central Oregon newcomers and old-timers alike have probably heard the phrase “poverty with a view” so many times, often with a sad shake of the head and a laugh that’s more of a sigh.

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

State investment brings 45 affordable homes to NE Bend amid housing shortage
housing

State investment brings 45 affordable homes to NE Bend amid housing shortage

SALEM, Ore. — More than 40 new homes are opening in Bend, providing more housing opportunities for people and families as Central Oregon continues to grapple with housing costs that have made it increasingly difficult for many workers to live in the communities they work.

Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

Merkley, Wyden tout nearly $10 million for Warm Springs, Umpqua tribes’ affordable housing
Warm Springs

Merkley, Wyden tout nearly $10 million for Warm Springs, Umpqua tribes’ affordable housing

PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding a combined nearly $9.92 million to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Warm Springs Housing Authority to build more affordable housing for Tribal members.

Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026

Affordable housing development pairs homes with child care to tackle two affordability challenges
Oregon Housing and Community Services

Affordable housing development pairs homes with child care to tackle two affordability challenges

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026

Oregon is spending more than ever on low-income housing. A state law keeps the details secret.
housing

Oregon is spending more than ever on low-income housing. A state law keeps the details secret.

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon’s spending on low-income housing has exploded in the past five years. The state has given developers an unprecedented $1.4 billion, and the cost of developing each apartment has nearly doubled, to $540,000.

Saturday, Aug 29, 2026

Central Oregon sees a drop in homelessness after years of steady rise
government

Central Oregon sees a drop in homelessness after years of steady rise

REDMOND, Ore. — Homelessness in Central Oregon is finally on a decline following years of steady increase, a milestone housing advocates, state lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek celebrated Monday.

Thursday, Jul 2, 2026