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A woman's hair is long and flowing. Within her hair are wolves. The illustration is colorful.

New children’s book celebrates Indigenous hair and heritage

‘My Powerful Hair’ showcases significance of hair in Indigenous cultures
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 22, 2023
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A photo of Street Roots new building on West Burnside Street. A crowd is gathered outside the building.

Kaia Sand | Street Roots celebrates expansion

Opinion | Street Roots broke ground on renovations for its new, expanded West Burnside Street office last week, ushering in a new era with expanded services
By
Kaia Sand
March 22, 2023
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A sign says "Welcome to the Oregon Senate"

House Bill 2001: A Political Odyssey

Bills offering millions to confront homelessness speed through the Capitol
By
Tom Henderson
March 15, 2023
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A vial with a cork cap has a tent inside it.

Urban Alchemy is coming to Portland

City awards mass camp contract to nonprofit trailed by lawsuits
By
Piper McDaniel
March 15, 2023
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Nick Laycox sits in front of monitors with headphones on and answers calls.

Kaia Sand | Yes, please do call 911 for Portland Street Response

Opinion | Requesting PSR requires calling 911, here's how it works:
By
Kaia Sand
March 16, 2023
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An entrance to a parking garage with a sign that says "parking"

OPINION | How parking makes our city less livable and less affordable

Moving Foward | The end of parking minimums in Oregon makes room for creativity
By
Henry Latourette Miller
March 15, 2023
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Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

Opinion | Incarceration should not be a default solution to crime

Transforming Justice | Compared to other nations, the United States sends more people to prisons, spends more tax dollars on prisons. Why?
By
Andy Ko Babak Zolfaghari-Azar
March 16, 2023
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Details on Portland’s mass camp plans emerge from failed negotiation

Emails reveal safety and planning concerns — city says 1,000-foot perimeters and weapons checks planned
By
Piper McDaniel
March 8, 2023
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Lithium mine near Oregon border threatens sacred cultural sites

The mine begins construction amid protest from Oregon and Nevada tribes, environmentalists
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 7, 2023
Street Roots
DeVon Pouncey smiles holding up a cash box labeled "Snow Day Fund."

Kaia Sand | You stepped up, ‘Supportland’ style

OPINION | 890 Street Roots supporters pitched in $30,000 of snow aid
By
Kaia Sand
March 7, 2023
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A group of people holding signs. One of the signs says, "striking for a Portland wage," "no justice no peace," and "on strike"

Last Month in Oregon labor | February 2023

Active month in Oregon labor sees at least two unions win elections, nine workplaces file for new unions, and at least four unions picket or go on strike
By
Aurora Biggers
March 1, 2023
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McKinney-Vento Act brings stability to homeless Oregon students

McKinney-Vento provisions offer consistency, security to over 18,000 homeless students in the state
By
Ellen Clarke
March 1, 2023
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Lawmakers outline $200 million plan to fight Oregon homelessness

Legislation to address homelessness heating up after sluggish start to session
By
Tom Henderson
March 1, 2023
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M. Earl Williams captures culture and context through his art

Grand Ronde photographer M. Earl Williams explores the creation of community
By
Melanie Henshaw
February 22, 2023
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Outside of Oregon capitol building

Lawmakers outline $200 million plan to fight Oregon homelessness

Legislation to address homelessness heating up after sluggish start to session
By
Tom Henderson
March 1, 2023
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Winter Resource Guide | Where to get help

Resources for clothing, shelter, meals and health care in Multnomah County
By
Sophie
November 16, 2022
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Winter Resource Guide | Where to give help

Volunteer and donation opportunities in Multnomah County
By
Sophie
November 16, 2022
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The House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. filled with people as President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address.

Opinion | Attacks continue, but social security is strong

Street Smart Economics | The U.S. Social Security system should be improved, not eliminated
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
March 23, 2023
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Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Writing for me is like breathing’

A writer and poet, Bronwyn says Street Roots saved her life
By
Jessica Hamilton
March 23, 2023
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A photo of Street Roots new building on West Burnside Street. A crowd is gathered outside the building.

Kaia Sand | Street Roots celebrates expansion

Opinion | Street Roots broke ground on renovations for its new, expanded West Burnside Street office last week, ushering in a new era with expanded services
By
Kaia Sand
March 22, 2023
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In the background is a photo of city hall, in the foreground is a blue and green tent.

Opinion | Hope is stillborn in tent city

Commissioner Rene Gonzalez prohibiting first responders from distributing tents is unethical — so is turning away from 'grim and murderous reality'
By
Ariel Stone
March 22, 2023
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A woman's hair is long and flowing. Within her hair are wolves. The illustration is colorful.

New children’s book celebrates Indigenous hair and heritage

‘My Powerful Hair’ showcases significance of hair in Indigenous cultures
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 22, 2023
Street Roots
Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

Opinion | Incarceration should not be a default solution to crime

Transforming Justice | Compared to other nations, the United States sends more people to prisons, spends more tax dollars on prisons. Why?
By
Andy Ko Babak Zolfaghari-Azar
March 16, 2023
Street Roots
Nick Laycox sits in front of monitors with headphones on and answers calls.

Kaia Sand | Yes, please do call 911 for Portland Street Response

Opinion | Requesting PSR requires calling 911, here's how it works:
By
Kaia Sand
March 16, 2023
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A cutout image of vendor Sheamus holding his puppy. A quote next to them says, "I like outreach. It feels like it’s the only way I can be social and not have anxiety."

Street Roots vendor profile | Moving towards a better place

With the help of a furry friend, Sheamus is ready to get back out there
By
Bruno Crolla
March 15, 2023
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An entrance to a parking garage with a sign that says "parking"

OPINION | How parking makes our city less livable and less affordable

Moving Foward | The end of parking minimums in Oregon makes room for creativity
By
Henry Latourette Miller
March 15, 2023
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A sign says "Welcome to the Oregon Senate"

House Bill 2001: A Political Odyssey

Bills offering millions to confront homelessness speed through the Capitol
By
Tom Henderson
March 15, 2023
Street Roots
A vial with a cork cap has a tent inside it.

Urban Alchemy is coming to Portland

City awards mass camp contract to nonprofit trailed by lawsuits
By
Piper McDaniel
March 15, 2023
Street Roots
The background is a wire fence. Above that is a large white circle with large. Inside a smaller circle is a picture of Portland City Hall.

Details on Portland’s mass camp plans emerge from failed negotiation

Emails reveal safety and planning concerns — city says 1,000-foot perimeters and weapons checks planned
By
Piper McDaniel
March 8, 2023
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People outside street roots office with snow on the ground and space heaters. They are standing near the heaters and under the tents to keep warm during the snow storm.

Opinion | How to offer help without being a jerk

Access Denied | Don’t know how to help? Sharing useful information can be impactful
By
Hanna Brooks Olsen
March 8, 2023
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A cutout image of DJ Husar holding a newspaper. A quote next to him says, "We are all brothers and sisters, we should be helping each other."

Street Roots vendor profile | Contagious jokes and a kind spirit

Vendor DJ shares lessons learned during his time on the streets and as an activist
By
Sasha Azizi Rosenfeld
March 8, 2023
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DeVon Pouncey smiles holding up a cash box labeled "Snow Day Fund."

Kaia Sand | You stepped up, ‘Supportland’ style

OPINION | 890 Street Roots supporters pitched in $30,000 of snow aid
By
Kaia Sand
March 7, 2023
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A photo showing a body worn camera device on the chest of an officer.

Opinion | Say 'no' to pre-review of body-worn camera footage

Portland Police Association wants PPB to have ability to review footage before reporting force
By
Eben Hoffer
March 7, 2023
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Lithium mine near Oregon border threatens sacred cultural sites

The mine begins construction amid protest from Oregon and Nevada tribes, environmentalists
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 7, 2023
Street Roots
A man wearing scrubs is holding a phone and laughing as he speaks to an elderly man.

Opinion | Lived experience is an important credential

People with lived experience should be seen as an effective, accessible and realistic solution to nonprofit staffing woes
By
Mark Schorr
March 1, 2023
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Street Roots vendor profile | Lessons learned from his time as a vendor

Daniel says Street Roots has given him independence
By
Emily Emanuel
March 1, 2023
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Exterior of Falls City High School building. A marquee in front of the building says, "Falls City High School. Home of the Mountaineers."

Kaia Sand | Oregon HB 2001 addresses homelessness statewide

OPINION | House Bill 2001 expands on Gov. Kotek's homelessness state of emergency
By
Kaia Sand
March 1, 2023

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