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A lone chair sits on a path in Forest Park. Evidence of people living in the park is strewn about.

Is Forest Park a fire hazard?

Some houseless campers remained in Forest Park despite thick smoke and fire risk this past week
By
Henry Latourette Miller
September 19, 2020
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A homeless encampment along North Rosa Parks Way is pictured amid wildfire smoke.

Portland’s houseless face health risks amidst toxic air, trouble accessing resources

As the air quality remains 'very unhealthy,' many people experiencing homelessness remain outdoors, choking on smoke
By
Jessica Pollard
September 16, 2020
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Heatwave on the desert with dead trees and glowing sun in the background

Climate 2020: The good, the bad and the OMG

We continue to break record temperatures and hurtle toward disaster, but there have been some notable victories, too
By
Tom Henderson
September 17, 2020
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The sun sets in a smokey sky

Paradise lost? Oregon faces a natural — and political — climate crisis

Is the state poised to abandon Tom McCall’s environmental legacy?
By
Tom Henderson
September 15, 2020
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Person holds up the cover of All Rise magazine

A magazine from Oregon prisoners seeks to humanize their experience

All Rise, a new publication based in Portland, gives current and former prisoners a voice in a marketable format
By
Emily Green
September 9, 2020
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Fresh foods at William Temple pantry

Photos | How Portland food pantries have adapted to extraordinary demand

‘We are experiencing what may be a hundred-year flood of hunger,’ says Oregon Food Bank's CEO
By
Celeste Noche
September 9, 2020
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A person holds different varieties of squash

Oregon groups are stepping up in the fight for food justice

The COVID-19 pandemic is shining a spotlight on inequities in the food system
By
Jessica Pollard
September 9, 2020
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Groceries are delivered in front of someone's apartment door

Opinion | SNAP is a blessing for vulnerable Oregonians — if they can use it

As COVID-19 keeps some folks at home, grocery delivery and pickup should be available to people who receive food benefits
By
Michael Hopcroft
September 18, 2020
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Heatwave on the desert with dead trees and glowing sun in the background

Climate 2020: The good, the bad and the OMG

We continue to break record temperatures and hurtle toward disaster, but there have been some notable victories, too
By
Tom Henderson
September 17, 2020
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A homeless encampment along North Rosa Parks Way is pictured amid wildfire smoke.

Portland’s houseless face health risks amidst toxic air, trouble accessing resources

As the air quality remains 'very unhealthy,' many people experiencing homelessness remain outdoors, choking on smoke
By
Jessica Pollard
September 16, 2020
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The sun sets in a smokey sky

Paradise lost? Oregon faces a natural — and political — climate crisis

Is the state poised to abandon Tom McCall’s environmental legacy?
By
Tom Henderson
September 15, 2020
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Kaia Sand | Housing crisis spreads as people flee fires and toxic air

Opinion | Street Roots suspended our print edition this week because of the air quality
By
Kaia Sand
September 12, 2020
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A red sky in Salem

Opinion | Fire. Evacuations. What next?

As we confront our new normal, we’re still searching for a society designed to protect people
By
Paul K. Haeder
September 11, 2020
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A person holds different varieties of squash

Oregon groups are stepping up in the fight for food justice

The COVID-19 pandemic is shining a spotlight on inequities in the food system
By
Jessica Pollard
September 9, 2020
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Fresh foods at William Temple pantry

Photos | How Portland food pantries have adapted to extraordinary demand

‘We are experiencing what may be a hundred-year flood of hunger,’ says Oregon Food Bank's CEO
By
Celeste Noche
September 9, 2020
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A "Have a safe trip" sign is displayed in front of a TriMet bus

Portland’s busiest bus line: What it looks like during a pandemic

We rode TriMet’s Line 72 to find out if services have suffered and if COVID-19 safety measures are working
By
Henry Latourette Miller
September 9, 2020
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Person holds up the cover of All Rise magazine

A magazine from Oregon prisoners seeks to humanize their experience

All Rise, a new publication based in Portland, gives current and former prisoners a voice in a marketable format
By
Emily Green
September 9, 2020
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Three photos of vendors

Street Roots vendors tell us what it’s like to be back

After a five-month hiatus, vendors returned to selling the weekly paper on Aug. 26
By
Pat Zimmer
September 9, 2020
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A peace sign hangs on a chain-link fence. Tents are on the other side of the fence.

Kaia Sand | We must counter lies about the C3PO camps with facts

OPINION | Extremists' 'antifa' allegations are cruel and dehumanizing. Here's the truth about these Portland communities.
By
Kaia Sand
September 9, 2020
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Opinion | Oregon is poised to reduce incarceration

It’s time to divest in prisons and invest in BIPOC crime survivors and communities instead
By
Shannon Wight Amy Davidson
September 2, 2020
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Dustin Dandliker

Opinion | The last turn of my crooked path

A CROOKED PATH FORWARD | In his final column, Dustin reflects on small acts of kindness and their place along the paths that move us forward
By
Dustin Dandliker
September 2, 2020
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A house nearly topples off a cliff

The evictions are coming — and Wall Street is ready

Thousands of Portlanders are barely hanging on to housing, and their losses could be another opportunity for investors to gobble up properties
By
Chris May
September 2, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Daniel

Street Roots vendor profile | I’m an explorer

Daniel has enjoyed his adventures in Portland since he moved here four years ago
By
Jessica Hamilton
September 2, 2020
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Kids march with adults, carrying a banner that says "Kids March For Black Lives"

Opinion | I am a mother and a teacher. Tear gas and bulletproof vests are not my normal.

I’ve been to scores of protests. I've experienced violence by police. And I’m terrified. The mayor and police chief aren’t hearing Portland's BIPOC voices.
By
Marcelle Donehower
September 2, 2020
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Xander Almeida with an American flag

Right-wing extremists have adopted the American flag. These BLM protesters want it back.

To some of the people marching in support of Black lives, the same flag represents very different values
By
Ellena Rosenthal
September 2, 2020
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Ted Wheeler sits at a table

Editorial | Portland needs clear leadership on police reform

The mayor's response to the protests is underwhelming. It's time for city leaders to unite for meaningful change.
By
SR editorial board
September 2, 2020
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Portraits of Juan Chavez, Viktoria Safarian, Michael Fuller and Athul Acharya

Agents of change: Four Portland attorneys driving reform

Beneath the waves of protests, these lawyers are challenging police and policy
By
Jessica Pollard
August 26, 2020

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