Elise Haas

3 weeks ago | koin.com | Elise Haas

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Internal emails obtained by KOIN 6 News from the Portland Fire Bureau reveal a paper trail that appears to contradict what fire officials said about fire code violations at a Habitat for Humanity townhome project in Southeast Portland. The issue at Cherry Blossom Townhomes first came to light following a KOIN 6 News investigation in December 2024.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Elise Haas

SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s long been a goal of Oregon’s elected leaders to increase home construction as a way to mitigate the homeless problem and get others into affordable home ownership. The current Oregon legislature is debating House Bill 3746, which would shorten the window to sue developers for construction defects from 10 years to 7 years. Supporters of HB 3746 include developers, insurers, realtors and Habitat for Humanity, claiming it would help boost affordable housing.

1 month ago | koin.com | Elise Haas |Tim Steele

SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s long been a goal of Oregon’s elected leaders to increase home construction as a way to mitigate the homeless problem and get others into affordable home ownership. The current Oregon legislature is debating House Bill 3746, which would shorten the window to sue developers for construction defects from 10 years to 7 years. Supporters of HB 3746 include developers, insurers, realtors and Habitat for Humanity, claiming it would help boost affordable housing.

1 month ago | koin.com | Elise Haas |Tim Steele

Editor’s note: The headline for this article has been changed to clarify the effect of a quotation. SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s long been a goal of Oregon’s elected leaders to increase home construction as a way to mitigate the homeless problem and get others into affordable home ownership. The current Oregon legislature is debating House Bill 3746, which would shorten the window to sue developers for construction defects from 10 years to 7 years.

1 month ago | koin.com | Elise Haas

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two days after Deputy Ombudsman Tony Green publicly criticized the fire bureau for ignoring his safety warnings, KOIN 6 has uncovered new safety concerns at a Habitat for Humanity complex in SE Portland. The newly obtained documents show the City of Portland has identified multiple building code concerns at the Cherry Blossom Townhomes near Mall 205, some of which now require correction. “I am grateful that I got this opportunity to buy a home.