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Record Homeless Deaths Driven by Drugs in Portland Area
Regional officials report 315 homeless deaths in 2022 in Multnomah County led by overdoses with methamphetamine contributing to 85 percent and fentanyl to 74 percent. The figure reflects a sixfold heightening in mortality risk for homelessness and includes hospital data for the first time. Angela Boyd’s hit and run case highlighted as family pursues a $2500 reward.
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Portland
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Ore
Multnomah County
Kaia Sand
Street Roots
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Angela Boyd
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Jake Ausmes