Despite shelter closures, Portland mayor says the right measure isn't beds lost but those still empty

Portland's mayor defended the city's shelter strategy despite the closure of the Northrup Shelter, arguing that the focus should be on remaining empty beds rather than those lost.
The closure of the Northrup Shelter leaves a void in Northwest Portland. The nearby women's shelter says it's now turning people away every night.
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