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Northeast Portland project offers ethical redevelopment approach

Dekum Court residents had a direct role in designing their new homes and guiding the complex’s approach to the project
By
Aurora Biggers
November 22, 2023
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Chalk on the sidewalk says "DEQ deny Zenith's ACDP permit now."

Portland climate advocates ask state leaders to deny Zenith Energy a key permit

Zenith Energy is seeking an Air Contaminant Discharge Permit from DEQ to continue its operations at the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub
By
Jeremiah Hayden
November 22, 2023
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Kaia Sand | 5 ways to support Street Roots this week and beyond

Opinion | However you give, and however much, it helps this organization run
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Kaia Sand
November 22, 2023
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A view of a fishing platform along the Columbia River on a sunny day. The sky is blue and there are trees surrounding the river.

Native nations urge swift action to save fish in the Columbia River Basin

Northwest Native nations applaud presidential memo on salmon
By
Melanie Henshaw
November 15, 2023
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An empty lot with a rusting overturned car. In the further end of the field are tires and an abandoned shelter that looks dilapidated.

Property planned for Temporary Alternative Shelter Site contaminated with hazardous chemicals

DEQ awaits a risk assessment from the city to inform the timeline for cleanup
By
Jeremiah Hayden
November 15, 2023
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Ted Wheeler sitting in the city council chamber. He has a nameplate in front of him and a rainbow flag next to his nameplate.

MultCo DA: Mayor didn’t notify DA of ‘daytime camping ban’ enforcement, hasn’t responded to DA’s questions about its role

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt told Mayor Ted Wheeler the district attorney’s office is not able to fulfill its role as described in the ordinance banning most sleeping in public in a Nov. 6 letter.
By
K. Rambo Jeremiah Hayden
November 9, 2023
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Portland Public Schools teachers striking for smaller class sizes, higher pay

Portland Public Schools workers, represented by the Portland Association of Teachers went on strike Nov. 1 after several rounds of mediation sessions for the union’s next three-year contract
By
Aurora Biggers
November 8, 2023
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