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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
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
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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
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 photo cutout of Sonya holding her son. Next to their image is a quote from Sonya that says, “When I come to Street Roots, I sit back and breathe easier. It has a calming effect.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Rebuilding her life

Sonya found a new start as a vendor and ambassador
By
Meg Eberle
December 7, 2022
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Lil B Raps is rapping into a mic on stage while Talilo Marfil raps into a microphone, standing to the left of him.

New, innovative project offers lifeline to youths after foster care

Ascending Flow uses music and mentorship to support youth aging out of Oregon’s foster care system
By
Libby Dowsett
December 7, 2022
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Photo showing Commissioner Dan Ryan and Mayor Ted Wheeler flanked by staff and volunteers during Nov. 1 town hall at Blanchet House

Senior policy advisor for Commissioner Dan Ryan resigns in response to plan for mass camps

A resignation letter said the recently passed plan to ban unsanctioned encampments and construct mass camps will lead to 'irreparable trauma and unnecessary deaths'
By
Piper McDaniel K. Rambo
December 2, 2022
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Opinion | Wearing my heart on my t-shirt

Transforming Justice | Harm reduction practices and implementation take time and Oregonians are walking in the right direction
By
Andy Ko
November 30, 2022
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Maddy Brown-Clark is wearing a face mask and glasses while she poses for the photo. She is holding newspapers.

Kaia Sand | Funding Street Roots means funding hope

OPINION | Street Roots’ winter fund drive is a critical time for the organization, homeless Portlanders and local journalism
By
Kaia Sand
November 30, 2022
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Image of the Supreme Court of the United States building and a silhouette of a four-person family on the steps of the building.

Tribal sovereignty at stake in challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act before the Supreme Court

Altering or reversing the Indian Child Welfare Act would damage tribal sovereignty, but select states — like Oregon — may offer protection
By
Melanie Henshaw
November 30, 2022
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photo of vendor Rabbit and his dog Tucker. A quote next to them reads, "They’re giving us the tools to go out and do something for ourselves. That makes you feel so much better about yourself. If you use the tools properly, you can thrive."

Street Roots vendor profile | A job with purpose

Vendor Rabbit utilizes the resources and opportunities in his reach
By
Robin Havenick
November 30, 2022
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Two people smile for a photo in front of a mural.

Kaia Sand | Multnomah County offers constructive contrast to mayor’s plans for mass camps

OPINION | The Behavioral Health Resource Center adds drop-in, showers, laundry and shelter
By
Kaia Sand
November 23, 2022
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Ron Wyden talking. His image is overlayed over a photo of an outdoor encampment with an American flag.

Sen. Wyden says housing is a human right

Sen. Wyden's DASH Act languishes in committee, despite being among most comprehensive current proposals to address homelessness
By
Piper McDaniel
November 23, 2022
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A driftwood structure built on sand.

The Driftwood Castle at Kelley Point Park

A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake.
By
Aurora Biggers
November 23, 2022
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Image of Rick Davis holding up a newspaper. A quote next to him says, “I like to help people because there's times when I needed help and there was no one there to help me.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Good deeds come back around

Rick Davis has been keeps busy with work and volunteering
By
Dylan Jefferies
November 23, 2022
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Trimet 19 bus drives down the street on a rainy day.

Opinion | TriMet Should eliminate fares, not increase them

Street Smart Economics | TriMet is moving in the wrong direction when many other cities and countries are implementing free transit with success
By
Mary King
November 22, 2022
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A photo of Portland City Hall

Opinion l Mental Health Association of Portland tells City Council its plan for mass encampments is costly, inhumane and ineffective

The Mental Health Association of Portland opposes city of Portland’s camps for people who are homeless, as described in five resolutions passed by four of five City Council members
By
Mental Health Association of Portland
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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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.

New Seasons Labor Union makes it independently

NSLU may be part of a new tide in the labor movement — a network of solidarity between independent unions questioning the need for institutional unions
By
Aurora Biggers
November 16, 2022
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A cutout of Leo Rhodes. Leo is wearing a t-shirt that says, "Food, clean water, access to toilets, shelter from weather, sleep without harassment, life-saving health care. No matter who they are. No matter what they've done."

Street Roots vendor profile | Vendor, board member and advocate

Leo Rhodes offers advice to the next generation of community organizers
By
Jessica Hamilton
November 16, 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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One person dispenses coffee into a cup to serve the other person waiting on the other side of a table.

Opinion | Lending a helping hand in Multnomah County

Street Roots’ newspaper and Rose City Resource team up to produce a Multnomah County winter resource guide
By
K. Rambo Sophie
November 16, 2022
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A photo of vendor Nicole Pater next to a quote from her that says, "It’s given me the ability to earn an income and remain independent.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Acting with compassion

Vendor Nicole Pater is dedicated to helping others
By
Emily Emanuel
November 9, 2022
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A person speaks into a microphone addressing a crowd of seated people. A sign on the back wall of the room says "PCUN"

Opinion | A Black Oregonian looks back on the failure of ‘No On 9’ to address racism

While the ‘No on 9‘ committee successfully defeated the measure, it did not challenge the dominant white supremacy that persisted throughout the movement and society
By
Cecil Charles Prescod
November 9, 2022

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