Molly Solomon
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Oakland, CA, United States
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Reknitting the Safety Net: Help Pay the Rent
To many renters, a Section 8 housing voucher is seen as a "golden ticket," a federal subsidy that ensures only 30% of their income goes to rent. But actually using it is a struggle. We talk to renters and landlords about why. → Read More
Why Black Women Are More Likely to Face Eviction
While millions of Americans of all races have struggled to make rent during the pandemic, Black renters — particularly Black women — are more likely to face eviction. We examine why. → Read More
California Turned Pandemic Rentals Into Permanent Housing For Homeless People
California leased hotel rooms for unhoused residents during the pandemic to move them out of crowded shelters. Then it bought some of those hotels to create long-term homes for them. → Read More
How Moms 4 Housing Changed Laws and Inspired a Movement
After a group of homeless mothers occupied a home in West Oakland to protest the Bay Area's high housing costs, they won a lot more than the deed to the house. → Read More
Bay Area Housing Post-Pandemic: What’s in Store?
Rents are expected to go down, but home prices may stay high. Low-income earners will be hit the hardest, while those with the deepest pockets are likely to come out of sheltering in place unscathed. → Read More
Judge Orders Homeless Mothers to Leave Oakland Home
An Alameda County Superior Court judge on Friday ruled against a member of Moms 4 Housing who moved into an empty West Oakland home in November, and directed sheriffs officials to enforce an eviction within five days. → Read More
Vancouver Police Officer Cleared In February Shooting Of 16 Year-Old
The Clark County prosecuting attorney’s office said Officer Roger Evans “acted lawfully” when he shot Clayton Joseph outside an apartment complex on the night of Feb. 19, 2019. → Read More
Rare Corpse Flower To Unleash Stench In Southwest Washington
The stinky flower is expected to bloom in the coming days, emitting a remarkable odor — but only briefly. → Read More
Clark County Votes To Lift Cannabis Ban
By a 3-2 vote, the Clark County Council lifted its moratorium on recreational marijuana, paving the way for cannabis production and sales in unincorporated areas, including Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek and Felida. → Read More
Clark County May Soon Lift Ban On Recreational Cannabis Sales
Clark County banned recreational cannabis sales in unincorporated parts of the county in 2014. The County Council, however, is on the verge of overturning that ban. → Read More
New Counts Show Major Homeless Population Spike In Southwest Washington
Annual homeless census results for Clark County released Friday suggest that homeless populations in southwest Washington grew considerably over the last year. → Read More
Suspect Identified In Killing Of SW Washington Officer
On Monday, investigators identified the man who shot and killed a Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office deputy as 33-year-old Brian Butts. → Read More
Hart Inquest: Phone Data Showed Searches For Drug Overdose, Drowning
On Thursday, witnesses in the coroner's inquest testified the Hart family incident appeared to be intentional. → Read More
Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent Facing Possible Resignation
Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent John Steach may soon be stepping down. At a special meeting Monday morning, the district’s Board of Directors announced it is negotiating a possible resignation. → Read More
Vancouver Fined $60,000 For 2017 Columbia River Sewage Spills
Washington state officials have fined the city of Vancouver $60,000 after nearly 600,000 gallons of sewage was released into the Columbia River in 2017. → Read More
Vancouver's New Homeless Day Center Set To Open Nov. 19
A new day center for the homeless is ready to open in Vancouver. The facility will serve as an access point to gain housing and receive basic services. → Read More
In Carolyn Long, Jaime Herrera Beutler Faces Her Biggest Challenge Yet
Across the country, 2018 is not a normal election year for Republicans. And in Washington state, Herrera Beutler is facing her first real challenge since she got elected. → Read More
Battle Ground Teachers Vote To Approve Salary Contract, End Strike
Battle Ground teachers voted overwhelmingly Sunday to approve a new salary contract, ending a 12-day strike. → Read More
Washington Judge Signs Injunction Ordering Battle Ground Teachers Back To School . News
A school district attorney says the strike is causing irreparable harm and claims 95 students have left the district because of the strike. → Read More
Teachers, Parents Express Frustrations At Battle Ground Board Meeting . News
As a teachers strike in Battle Ground enters its third week, hundreds of people filled a school board meeting to capacity Monday night. → Read More