(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files) Since the city of Vancouver opened a winter shelter ... children entertained with crafts, yoga and toys, Autrey said. “They’ve been grateful for the space ...

As homelessness surges nationally, some local officials and nonprofit leaders are worried about a lack of shelter space in southeast ... among families with children, Hertz said.

“We’re just taking in women and small children that were left stranded in Tijuana, but little by little more and more are knocking,” she said. Cabrera said her shelter, as well as ...

Dog kennel space at Multnomah County’s Troutdale animal shelter is running critically low, officials warned Friday. Animal Services Director Erin Grahek said an influx of strays and owners ...

“We’re just taking in women and small children that were left stranded in Tijuana, but little by little more and more are knocking,” she said. Cabrera said her shelter, as well as others, have posted ...