The article emphasizes the importance of local journalism and arts coverage in Portland while highlighting urgent local issues. Public restrooms are needed to prevent the spread of dysentery, which is impacting the houseless community in Multnomah County, where only 116 toilets are available for an estimated 6,000 unsheltered individuals. Additionally, the region confronts a $104 million budget shortfall for homeless services, prompting city officials to explore potential service cuts, including shelter closures, underscoring the critical demand for resources and support for vulnerable populations.
"The prevention of old-timey disease dysentery is one of many reasons for Portland to invest in public restrooms, as it is on the rise in Multnomah County."
"Officials across Metro are grappling with a $104 million budget shortfall in homeless service funds, leaving them to scramble for ideas to fill the gap."
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