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Street Roots
A section of the J.C. Boyle Dam with water flowing.

Unnatural conflict in Klamath Basin

Conflicting interests in ongoing Klamath Basin water crisis force difficult choices
By
Melanie Henshaw
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
A road with a bus stop on the left sidewalk and the 44 TriMet line driving down the street.

TriMet poised to increase fares, despite cold reception

Survey finds TriMet fare increases will cause over half of respondents to use transit less, but the agency plans to hike fares anyway
By
Aurora Biggers
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
New Seasons Market Seven Corners on Southeast Division Street. The building is painted green and next to a TriMet bus stop and it has a parking lot with cars in it.

All things Oregon labor in January

Last Month In Oregon Labor | At least five unions won elections, four new campaigns began, one union lost an election, and at least four picketed or went on strike
By
Aurora Biggers
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
Oregon State Capitol building with blue sky in the background.

Housing issues promise to dominate legislative session

Gov. Tina Kotek laid the groundwork when she declared homelessness a state of emergency, but advocates and homeless Oregonians remain skeptical of lawmakers as legislative session starts
By
Tom Henderson
February 1, 2023
Street Roots

Opinion | Eviction representation for all is essential

Street Smart Economics | Legal representation for tenants facing evictions can mitigate the power imbalance between tenants and landlords in court
By
Mary King
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
A tear in paper reveals Benjamin Franklin and hundred dollar bills.

Portland business interests walk a murky line with lobbying

Emails with city officials raise questions about what is and isn’t lobbying
By
Piper McDaniel
January 25, 2023
Street Roots
A large room with designated markers for people to reside during severe weather.

County and advocates disagree on sufficiency of severe weather shelter guidelines

By
Jamie Arcelay
January 25, 2023
Street Roots
The exterior of New Seasons Market Orenco Station location.

New Seasons faces union-busting allegations

The results of an NLRB hearing may overturn election in favor of UFCW-organized union
By
Aurora Biggers
January 25, 2023
Street Roots

Community Transitional School aims to provide academic support and stability

Students and staff at school for homeless students continue uphill trek to normalcy following the end of pandemic restrictions
By
Ellen Clarke
January 25, 2023
Street Roots
Neon sign on the White Stag building. An outline of Oregon with a deer leaping in it with the words "Portland Oregon"

Kaia Sand | This is our opportunity to reimagine a housing-rich downtown

OPINION | I believe in a future utilizing vacant spaces downtown
By
Kaia Sand
January 25, 2023
Street Roots

Congress provides new funding stability to IHS

Congress announces long-awaited advance funds for Indian Health Service, but ongoing underfunding is problematic
By
Melanie Henshaw
January 18, 2023
Street Roots

Downtown Potbelly workers push for union recognition

Workers say they’re organizing to improve workplace conditions, get better pay and have union protections
By
Aurora Biggers
January 18, 2023
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Street Roots
Sherar's Falls on the lower Deschutes River

New funding for water facility on Warm Springs reservation

After years of unreliable access to clean water, federal government pledges $23.8 million towards new facility on Warm Springs reservation
By
Melanie Henshaw
January 4, 2023
Street Roots
A collage of excerpts from from ODOC’s “Quarterly Report for Deaths of Adults in Custody.”

ODOC fails to disclose cause of more than 63% of in-custody deaths

State agencies can’t agree on who’s responsible. Experts say this is a transparency problem.
By
Piper McDaniel
December 28, 2022
Street Roots

Winter Resource Guide | Where to get help

Resources for clothing, shelter, meals and health care in Multnomah County
By
Sophie
November 16, 2022
Street Roots
A person is smiling and looking at the person serving him food, setting down a plate for him.

Winter Resource Guide | Where to give help

Volunteer and donation opportunities in Multnomah County
By
Sophie
November 16, 2022
Street Roots
A cutout of Kae holding an issue of Street Roots next to a quote that says, "Activism, it makes me feel like I'm a part of something a lot bigger."

Street Roots vendor profile | In Portland, Kae is her true self

Kae is building herself a place to call home with her chosen family
By
Sasha Azizi Rosenfeld
February 3, 2023
Street Roots
Dennis Chavez sits on one end of a table and Sen. Ron Wyden sits across from him. Dennis is speaking while Wyden listens.

Kaia Sand | Regard people not by their worst moment but by their best future

OPINION | Late vendor Dennis Chavez taught us lessons in grace
By
Kaia Sand
February 1, 2023
Street Roots

Opinion | Eviction representation for all is essential

Street Smart Economics | Legal representation for tenants facing evictions can mitigate the power imbalance between tenants and landlords in court
By
Mary King
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
A road with a bus stop on the left sidewalk and the 44 TriMet line driving down the street.

TriMet poised to increase fares, despite cold reception

Survey finds TriMet fare increases will cause over half of respondents to use transit less, but the agency plans to hike fares anyway
By
Aurora Biggers
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
A section of the J.C. Boyle Dam with water flowing.

Unnatural conflict in Klamath Basin

Conflicting interests in ongoing Klamath Basin water crisis force difficult choices
By
Melanie Henshaw
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
New Seasons Market Seven Corners on Southeast Division Street. The building is painted green and next to a TriMet bus stop and it has a parking lot with cars in it.

All things Oregon labor in January

Last Month In Oregon Labor | At least five unions won elections, four new campaigns began, one union lost an election, and at least four picketed or went on strike
By
Aurora Biggers
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
Oregon State Capitol building with blue sky in the background.

Housing issues promise to dominate legislative session

Gov. Tina Kotek laid the groundwork when she declared homelessness a state of emergency, but advocates and homeless Oregonians remain skeptical of lawmakers as legislative session starts
By
Tom Henderson
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
A cutout photo of vendor Irida. A quote next to her says, "A short little conversation is worth a dollar to me."

Street Roots vendor profile | Reciprocating kindness and generosity

Irida appreciates her customer’s support as she adjusts to city life
By
Emily Emanuel
January 25, 2023
Street Roots
Neon sign on the White Stag building. An outline of Oregon with a deer leaping in it with the words "Portland Oregon"

Kaia Sand | This is our opportunity to reimagine a housing-rich downtown

OPINION | I believe in a future utilizing vacant spaces downtown
By
Kaia Sand
January 25, 2023
Street Roots
A large room with designated markers for people to reside during severe weather.

County and advocates disagree on sufficiency of severe weather shelter guidelines

By
Jamie Arcelay
January 25, 2023
Street Roots
The exterior of New Seasons Market Orenco Station location.

New Seasons faces union-busting allegations

The results of an NLRB hearing may overturn election in favor of UFCW-organized union
By
Aurora Biggers
January 25, 2023
Street Roots

Community Transitional School aims to provide academic support and stability

Students and staff at school for homeless students continue uphill trek to normalcy following the end of pandemic restrictions
By
Ellen Clarke
January 25, 2023
Street Roots
A tear in paper reveals Benjamin Franklin and hundred dollar bills.

Portland business interests walk a murky line with lobbying

Emails with city officials raise questions about what is and isn’t lobbying
By
Piper McDaniel
January 25, 2023
Street Roots

Congress provides new funding stability to IHS

Congress announces long-awaited advance funds for Indian Health Service, but ongoing underfunding is problematic
By
Melanie Henshaw
January 18, 2023
Street Roots
Tina Kotek is smiling and sitting at a desk.

Kaia Sand | Gov. Kotek’s executive orders provide a strong vision for state-wide action

OPINION | Responsibilties of the state in addressing the homelessness crisis
By
Kaia Sand
January 18, 2023
Street Roots
A cutout photo of Jack Van Dyke holding up keys. A quote next to him says, “I want to thank everyone involved in Street Roots and give them all a group hug."

Street Roots vendor profile | Wisdom from elders and support for the youth

Vendor Jack Van Dyke is ambitious about his future
By
Meg Eberle
January 18, 2023
Street Roots

Downtown Potbelly workers push for union recognition

Workers say they’re organizing to improve workplace conditions, get better pay and have union protections
By
Aurora Biggers
January 18, 2023
Street Roots
An illustration of a house atop a pile of coins.

Opinion | Confronting wealth disparity is key to addressing the housing crisis

The state's lowest earners struggle to afford housing, deep wealth inequality persists
By
Tyler Mac Innis
January 17, 2023
Street Roots
A photo of vendor Michael Bailey holding a copy of Street Roots. A quote next to him reads “Being a part of the Street Roots team gives me a community to belong to and friendships which are so important to me.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘It feels good to belong to a group of people who care about you’

Vendor Michael embraces new friends, new people and new opportunities
By
Robin Havenick
January 11, 2023
Street Roots
Sign on a building that says "Multnomah County"

Kaia Sand | Untangling the web of entities and officials responsible for addressing homelessness

OPINION | A tour through local government responsibility regarding homelessness.
By
Kaia Sand
January 11, 2023

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