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Pastor Dino Antonucci sits inside the RV where he lives with his family at the Mountain View Community Development safe parking site in Redmond. After Antonucci’s story was published, an anonymous donor sent funds to help repair his RV’s heater. Photo by Joe Kline.

Pastor Dino Antonucci sits inside the RV where he lives with his family at the Mountain View Community Development safe parking site in Redmond. After Antonucci’s story was published, an anonymous donor sent funds to help repair his RV’s heater. Photo by Joe Kline.

Homelessness in Central Oregon: From secure home to homelessness, a common pattern

Apr 149 min read

Shawna Roberson tears up while discussing some of the belongings she lost during the closure of the China Hat area in 2025 while at her camp in Juniper Ridge outside Bend. “Just talking about it gives me such a headache,” Roberson said about losing a fifth wheel and other possessions. Roberson lived in the China Hat area for approximately 5 years, and then relocated to Juniper Ridge after the closure of by the U.S. Forest Service. Photo by Joe Kline.

Shawna Roberson tears up while discussing some of the belongings she lost during the closure of the China Hat area in 2025 while at her camp in Juniper Ridge outside Bend. “Just talking about it gives me such a headache,” Roberson said about losing a fifth wheel and other possessions. Roberson lived in the China Hat area for approximately 5 years, and then relocated to Juniper Ridge after the closure of by the U.S. Forest Service. Photo by Joe Kline.

‘I lost it all’: Residents of Oregon homeless camp say Forest Service blew off calls, appointments to reclaim lost property

Apr 116 min read

Damari Perreard sits in her residence in Bend. After living in her current rental for over 7 years, Perreard is facing eviction over lease issues with her landlord. Perreard suffered from an undiagnosed illness for over a year that led to a fall in November and traumatic brain injury. Photo by Joe Kline.

Damari Perreard sits in her residence in Bend. After living in her current rental for over 7 years, Perreard is facing eviction over lease issues with her landlord. Perreard suffered from an undiagnosed illness for over a year that led to a fall in November and traumatic brain injury. Photo by Joe Kline.

She helped the homeless, who will help her?

Mar 108 min read

Dino Antonucci and his family stand outside their RV where they live at Mountain View Community Development’s safe parking site in Redmond. From right, Dino Antonucci, daughter, MaKayla Antonucci, wife, Teri Antonucci, and brother, Jerry Hamer Jr. Photo by Joe Kline.

Dino Antonucci and his family stand outside their RV where they live at Mountain View Community Development’s safe parking site in Redmond. From right, Dino Antonucci, daughter, MaKayla Antonucci, wife, Teri Antonucci, and brother, Jerry Hamer Jr. Photo by Joe Kline.

Faith and poverty: A pastor's precarious life

Feb 247 min read

Linda Cline, City of Redmond Housing Program Analyst, stands above the Northpoint Vista development in Redmond. The 40-acre site, formerly Deschutes County land, will include a mix of affordable, workforce, and market rate homes. Photo by Joe Kline.

Linda Cline, City of Redmond Housing Program Analyst, stands above the Northpoint Vista development in Redmond. The 40-acre site, formerly Deschutes County land, will include a mix of affordable, workforce, and market rate homes. Photo by Joe Kline.

Redmond affordable housing developments stifled by budget cuts

Feb 108 min read

Phil and Megs Gordon stand outside in Renaissance Ridge Park in Bend. The Gordon’s are homeless, currently living in their RV. Megs said the couple typically visits parks throughout Bend during the day to avoid their RV being parked in one place for too long. Photo by Joe Kline.

Phil and Megs Gordon stand outside in Renaissance Ridge Park in Bend. The Gordon’s are homeless, currently living in their RV. Megs said the couple typically visits parks throughout Bend during the day to avoid their RV being parked in one place for too long. Photo by Joe Kline.

'We thought we were safe': The story of a Bend family's fall into homelessness

Jan 2713 min read

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