Shelter Closes Amid Legal Storm | Portland News

A major homeless shelter in Portland’s Pearl District is shutting down exactly one year after opening — amid a brewing financial crisis and legal battles. The building, leased by the city to house 200 people, faces foreclosure as Northwest Bank sues over a $7.2 million debt. Neighbors and local businesses have long voiced concerns about the area’s decline, pushing for the closure. Meanwhile, residents of a nearby apartment complex are suing the city and shelter operator, alleging increased crime and drug activity near their homes. The mayor says the foreclosure won’t affect the planned shutdown — but the future of this controversial shelter remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e0fa0967095592d