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A Warrenton housing project could expand with an eye to the workforce on the North Coast.

Initially, the Fort Pointe project on Ridge Road was approved for 316 units. Now, the developers, Texas-based Mission Development Group, intend to build 450 units, including multifamily apartment complexes, duplexes and single-family homes.

“We know that there’s a desperate need, after talking to the school districts, for housing for teachers,” developer Mark Tolley said. “We know there’s a desperate need for, talking with the hospitals, for nurses. We know there’s a desperate need for housing for the Coast Guard. These are the people that we’re trying to serve with this project with these (build-to-rent) units.”

See the story by Rebecca Norden-Bright by clicking here.

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A new collective helps people navigate death — and dying.

The North Coast EOL Collective, created by three women with experience in health care and end-of-life care, launched in July and seeks to help people deal with death in all its emotional, physical, medical and legal complexity.

Co-founder Abby McNeil, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in oncology and palliative care, wants people to realize there can be a lot more meaning, dignity and peace at the end of life.

“While it can be really painful and sad, there’s also beauty in it,” she said.

Read the story by Katie Frankowicz from KMUN by clicking here.

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Clatsop County has refined its strategy for homelessness.

The $8 million plan includes street outreach, rapid rehousing and emergency shelter.

The county was added earlier this year to Gov. Tina Kotek’s state of emergency on homelessness after being passed over in the governor’s initial announcement.

Partners are working to increase data collection, collaboration and communication between entities on homelessness.

“So, we’re not just trying to build beds and pass through the state money,” County Manager Don Bohn said. “We’re trying to create the systems that really are the glue on how we can help those that are the most in need in our community.”

Take a look at the report by Nicole Bales by clicking here.

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