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A photo of the front and back sides of the challenge coins. The coin in question is emblazoned with an illustration of the Justice Center engulfed in flames on one side, encircled by the phrases “this we’ll defend,” and “remember the Alamo.”

Law enforcement coin related to Portland protests under review by sheriff’s office

By
K. Rambo
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A stack of money sits in the center of the image with a tiny red plastic house sitting atop the pile of money.

Oregon doesn’t evaluate vast majority of tax breaks, costing billions in lost revenue

Gov. Kate Brown says special tax treatment amplifies racial inequity
By
Piper McDaniel
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A photo shows a key placed in a lock. The key has a keychain hanging on it in the shape of a house.

Independent homebuyers can’t compete with investors

Amid tight housing market, investors snap up homes in record numbers. Portland renters and prospective non-investment homebuyers are feeling the impact.
By
Melanie Henshaw
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A photo shows a street sign that says "W. Burnside" and below it a tarp-covered tent with a daffodil propped up on the tent. In the background the sun is shining and a barren tree is on the left side.

Kaia Sand | We are responsible for giving our unhoused neighbors good options

OPINION | People need agency in their own lives, and options when it comes to housing and shelter
By
Kaia Sand
April 13, 2022
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Report warns of domestic terrorism risk

Secretary of State's Office finds Oregon ranked 6th-highest in the nation for instances of domestic terrorism in 2020, urges state to act
By
Piper McDaniel
April 6, 2022
Street Roots
A group of people march down the street some playing drums and others holding signs.

Photos | Transgender Day of Visibility unites community for march

Activists marched through downtown Portland on March 31 to bring attention to issues impacting the transgender community while celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
By
Elayna Yussen
April 6, 2022
Street Roots
Jo Ann Hardesty speaks to a group of people. There are two people in the background. One person looks to her as she speaks and the other person is looking at their laptop.

Kaia Sand | How Portland Street Response became a reality

OPINION | It took a lot of ‘yes, and’ to build a brand-new first responder system
By
Kaia Sand
April 6, 2022
Street Roots
Rows of bunk beds line both sides of a room in a shelter.

Despite increased capacity, still not enough shelter beds

There are only 1,600 shelter beds in Multnomah county for more than 4,000 people experiencing homelessness
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 30, 2022
Street Roots
An illustration of a scale with a tent on one side and a building on the other side.

Business owners asked for sweeps and got them

Close ties raise questions about fairness in the city’s effort to alleviate homelessness
By
Piper McDaniel
March 30, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of vendor Jason Isbell holding an issue of street roots. A quote next to his photo reads, “I’m starting to experience hope again for the first time in a long time.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Experiencing hope and looking ahead

Jason is focusing on finding things that bring him comfort and peace
By
Dylan Jefferies
April 7, 2022
Street Roots

Welcome to the Spring Anthology

A collection of impactful and important stories from a 12-month period
By
K. Rambo
April 20, 2022
Street Roots
A photo shows a street sign that says "W. Burnside" and below it a tarp-covered tent with a daffodil propped up on the tent. In the background the sun is shining and a barren tree is on the left side.

Kaia Sand | We are responsible for giving our unhoused neighbors good options

OPINION | People need agency in their own lives, and options when it comes to housing and shelter
By
Kaia Sand
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A stack of money sits in the center of the image with a tiny red plastic house sitting atop the pile of money.

Oregon doesn’t evaluate vast majority of tax breaks, costing billions in lost revenue

Gov. Kate Brown says special tax treatment amplifies racial inequity
By
Piper McDaniel
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A photo shows a key placed in a lock. The key has a keychain hanging on it in the shape of a house.

Independent homebuyers can’t compete with investors

Amid tight housing market, investors snap up homes in record numbers. Portland renters and prospective non-investment homebuyers are feeling the impact.
By
Melanie Henshaw
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of the front and back sides of the challenge coins. The coin in question is emblazoned with an illustration of the Justice Center engulfed in flames on one side, encircled by the phrases “this we’ll defend,” and “remember the Alamo.”

Law enforcement coin related to Portland protests under review by sheriff’s office

By
K. Rambo
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of Street Roots vendor Gail Marcotte next to a quote that reads, "“I can go to sleep knowing someone else is warm.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I can go to sleep knowing someone else is warm’

Gail enjoys making connections with her customers
By
Robin Havenick
April 10, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of vendor Jason Isbell holding an issue of street roots. A quote next to his photo reads, “I’m starting to experience hope again for the first time in a long time.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Experiencing hope and looking ahead

Jason is focusing on finding things that bring him comfort and peace
By
Dylan Jefferies
April 7, 2022
Street Roots

Report warns of domestic terrorism risk

Secretary of State's Office finds Oregon ranked 6th-highest in the nation for instances of domestic terrorism in 2020, urges state to act
By
Piper McDaniel
April 6, 2022
Street Roots
Jo Ann Hardesty speaks to a group of people. There are two people in the background. One person looks to her as she speaks and the other person is looking at their laptop.

Kaia Sand | How Portland Street Response became a reality

OPINION | It took a lot of ‘yes, and’ to build a brand-new first responder system
By
Kaia Sand
April 6, 2022
Street Roots
A group of people march down the street some playing drums and others holding signs.

Photos | Transgender Day of Visibility unites community for march

Activists marched through downtown Portland on March 31 to bring attention to issues impacting the transgender community while celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
By
Elayna Yussen
April 6, 2022
Street Roots
Elizabeth Bodenstab smiles for a photo outside of Street Roots’ office. She is outdoors and you can see cherry blossoms in the background.

Kaia Sand | People for Portland’s proposed ballot measure is wrongheaded

OPINION | The measure worsens homelessness, diverting funds away from solutions
By
Kaia Sand
March 30, 2022
Street Roots
Rows of bunk beds line both sides of a room in a shelter.

Despite increased capacity, still not enough shelter beds

There are only 1,600 shelter beds in Multnomah county for more than 4,000 people experiencing homelessness
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 30, 2022
Street Roots
An illustration of a scale with a tent on one side and a building on the other side.

Business owners asked for sweeps and got them

Close ties raise questions about fairness in the city’s effort to alleviate homelessness
By
Piper McDaniel
March 30, 2022
Street Roots
Two men hold signs that say "Gaylor electric out of state contractor"

Unions picket Amazon site

Lost jobs and labor violations — local union workers hope to caution the community for next time “Amazon comes into town
By
Aurora Biggers
March 24, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of vendor Melissa Hansen wearing a black beanie and smiling. Her photo is next to a quote from her that reads, “Everything will be alright — we’re all in this boat together, we just gotta find the oars.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Good people make good community

Melissa’s faith and community guide her during hard times
By
Jessica Hamilton Emily Emanuel
March 23, 2022
Street Roots
three letter tiles are propped up in grass. The first tile says "E Environmental," the second says "S social" and the third says "G Governance."

Opinion | Big finance continues to threaten our survival

Don't believe the hype surrounding ESG investing
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
March 23, 2022
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A photo of Mic Crenshaw with his laptop at a table in his kicthen. Mic wears a red beanie and black glasses.

Mic Crenshaw finds peace pursuing creative work, but it’s not always easy

As an artist, father and activist Crenshaw maintains a balancing act
By
Latisha Jensen
March 23, 2022
Street Roots
An older smaller house sits in front of a new looking apartment building.

Kaia Sand | Wealthy, white Oregonians reap the state’s largest housing subsidy

OPINION | An audit of the state’s Home Mortgage Interest Deduction reveals the tax policy’s inequities
By
Kaia Sand
March 23, 2022
Street Roots
Hugo Burnham has a serious look on his face as he holds two drumsticks and drums. The wall behind him has guitars hanging on it and the photo is in black and white.

Gang of Four is on the road again

Drummer Hugo Burnham on Gang of Four’s return to the stage
By
Jason Cohen
March 23, 2022
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photo showing green front door with torn paper effect down middle of door

Experts fear crisis of ‘aged homelessness’

Nearly 40% of all Oregonians over 65 say they are at risk of losing their homes
By
Piper McDaniel
March 16, 2022

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