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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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Jan. 31 Sam Adams Memo (full text)

February 11, 2022
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A photo of Street Roots vendor Wendy Mustacci next to a quote by her that reads, “Everybody who works here, from the vendors to the staff, is open to new ideas whether they’re good or bad. People stop and listen to you.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Street Roots feels like home’

Wendy sells newspaper and brings her art to the Street Roots office
By
Robin Havenick
February 9, 2022
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An illustration of someone standing in a maze. They are wearing a purple hoodie and black pants.

Opinion | It’s tough to be old and poor

By
Michael Hopcroft
February 9, 2022
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A photo outside Sisters of the Road Cafe with tents on the sidewalk in front of it.

End of the road for Sisters?

Sisters of the Road may be closed for now, but through this closure the organization hopes to emerge a stronger operation
By
Bronwyn Carver
February 9, 2022
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In the background a crowd of people is on strike at Nabisco and an illustration of picket signs in the foreground reads, "JOIN THE UNION... BUT HOW?"

Why is it so hard to unionize? Because the rules favor employers

Even when employers break the law, not much happens.
By
Piper McDaniel
February 9, 2022
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Talilo Marfil stands outside a building on grass. The building is colorful with murals painted on it.

Reflecting on his own youth, Talilo Marfil wants to give back to the next generation

The renowned Portland rapper combines mentorship and mental health
By
Latisha Jensen
February 9, 2022
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"Hope" is displayed above a tent

Kaia Sand | Mayor’s emergency order displaces unhoused people

Opinion | The order lacks constructive measures. Where are people expected to go?
By
Kaia Sand
February 9, 2022
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A photo of Donovan Scribes holding a Pan-African flag with the Oregon sky in the background. The sky and sun are bright in the background.

Opinion | ‘Why Scribes?’ The long, ancestral journey that led me to change my name

A story of family, history and reimagination of tradition
By
Donovan Scribes
February 9, 2022
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A colorful image from Arantza Pena Popo's comic showing a family dancing with palm trees in the background and they're at a party.

Arantza Peña Popo wants to tell your story right

How Peña Popo served as the ‘middleman’ to bring someone else's story to life in comic form
By
Kanani Cortez
February 2, 2022
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A photo of Street Roots vendor Marla Duby smiling with her dog in her arms. A quote next to her reads, “You will reach your goal. Just believe in yourself. It does help to keep your head up. Just be kind, and smile when you can.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Marla loves making people smile

Marla enjoys helping others get back on their feet
By
Dylan Jefferies
February 2, 2022
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A cracked pink piggy bank is held together by two bandages.

Opinion | Using austerity to fight inflation falls short

New policies that better support workers and employ more people are needed
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
February 2, 2022
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A photo of a piece of paper that reads, "eviction notice" and a mask and gavel rest on top of the paper.

As eviction crisis looms, tenant unions offer support

Rising unemployment, financial instability and pandemic uncertainty prompt uptick in renter organizing
By
Piper McDaniel
February 2, 2022
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Inside the new Rose Haven shelter space. A poster hangs on the other side of the window reading "Coming in 2022 Rose Haven"

Rose Haven finds a new home

NW Portland day shelter for women, gender-diverse people moving and growing
By
John McDonald
February 2, 2022
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Raven Drake speaks with ambassadors outside the Street Roots office.

Kaia Sand | Unhoused people must have a voice in policy

Opinion | Knowledge from the unhoused provides critical insight
By
Kaia Sand
February 2, 2022
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A paved road undeneath a concrete overpass with an informational wooden sign and to the left of the sign barren trees and a creek.

Divisions continue around Medford’s anti-camping ordinances

A Facebook group, gaps in service and the death of a young man: How a battle about homelessness is enveloping a Southern Oregon town
By
Hanna Merzbach
January 26, 2022
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A bright blue block print profile image of a person.

Cartoonist McKensi Payne embraces comics’ unique ability to tell a complicated story

‘Alana’s Guide to Getting By’ illustrates how one person navigated homelessness in Portland
By
Kanani Cortez
January 26, 2022
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Photo of a street on the right is a construction of a MAX train that people can enter and it says "AfroVillage PDX." To the left are people talking in a group.

LaQuida Landford's innovative vision for her community

Landford was already distributing resources in her community, but now she hopes to expand her reach with a hub where people can go to receive vital resources
By
Latisha Jensen
January 26, 2022
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A row of houses painted vibrants colors.

Kaia Sand | Imagining a right to housing for all

OPINION | Public education is a right in this country. Why not housing?
By
Kaia Sand
January 26, 2022
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Photo of a cutout of Oregon filled with rows of masks and in the background glass vials labeled "COVID-19 Vaccination"

Long-term effects of Oregon’s early COVID-19 response

Community leaders and health officials point to distrust, an incompetent early pandemic response and the predictable results of longstanding systemic inequities
By
Henry Brannan
January 26, 2022
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An excerpt from a larger comic shows three panels. The first panel reads "I could tell something was off." The second panel shows someone turning off their alarm clock and the third panel shows people sitting on a bus.

Accessibility and intimacy through comics

Christina Tran explores tender topics and the human experience of larger societal issues
By
Sarah Hansell
January 19, 2022

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