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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
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
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A photo shows a tent and several people from the Rapid Resonse workers and Portland police conducting a sweep on West Burnside.

Opinion | Where Do People Go Once They’re Swept?

Access Denied | Sweeping Portlanders without viable alternatives isn’t a plan
By
Hanna Brooks Olsen
November 9, 2022
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A fire truck parked in front of the fire department building along the waterfront in Portland.

Despite classifying an increasing number of fires as ‘homeless related,’ Portland Fire and Rescue can’t determine what’s causing majority of fires

It’s unclear how many fires classified as ‘homeless related’ actually involve homeless Portlanders
By
Aurora Biggers Henry Brannan
November 9, 2022
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Many people are gathered at Blanchet House to testify on the camp ban

Kaia Sand | Camping bans, mass camps will worsen Portland’s problems

OPINION | Portland City Council’s camping-ban vote ignores concerns of unhoused Portlanders, undermines progress
By
Kaia Sand
November 7, 2022
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A cutout image of Kevin Robinson smiling and holding up a copy of Street Roots. A quote next to his image says, "“I love selling Street Roots. It makes me feel accomplished, I am doing something with my life.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Ice cream and newspapers go hand in hand

Kevin Robinson sells the newspaper outside of Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Southeast Division Street
By
Meg Eberle
November 2, 2022
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A group of people marching in the rain. The photo is black and white.

Opinion | Organizing across identity, community and the state against Ballot Measure 9

Opposition to the anti-LGBTQIA+ Measure 9 rallied support throughout Oregon to fight a shared cause
By
Melissa Lang
November 2, 2022
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Dams, drought and survival in the Klamath Basin

A major river restoration project is likely forthcoming, but fish and tribes in the basin face ongoing water and climate troubles
By
Melanie Henshaw
November 2, 2022
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Joint Office of Homeless Services reduces supply distribution, advocates concerned as colder weather approaches

JOHS reduced supply distribution to a single pickup per month, advocates say this decision has dire consequences
By
Tyler Walicek
November 2, 2022
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A cover page of an October 2000 issue of Street Roots. Large text says, |Camping ban overturned."

Kaia Sand | A quarter century of camping bans, sit-lie ordinances

OPINION | Wheeler, Ryan proposal joins a long line of city actions countered by protests and lawsuits
By
Kaia Sand
November 2, 2022
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A crowd of people in a black and white photograph showing a march against Ballot Measure 9.

Opinion | Remembering the fight against Ballot Measure 9

Oregonians came close to adopting one of the most regressive laws in the country, but activists and community members fought hard against Ballot Measure 9
By
Melissa Lang
October 26, 2022
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A laptop screen with speech bubbles, thumbs up-like symbols and hearts surrounding the screen.

‘Who Targets Me’ tells you which political campaigns bought your data

A free browser extension collects crowdsourced data to see how ads show up in users social media feeds and who paid for them to be there
By
Piper McDaniel
October 26, 2022
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Vendor Craig Preston smiles for a photo. A quote from him next to his photo says, "Street Roots has always been a great place for me. I love selling the paper. It’s so fun to interact with people on the street; my customers make me happy."

Street Roots vendor profile | 16 years of selling Street Roots

Craig enjoys interacting with his customers and encounters with people as he sells the newspaper
By
Robin Havenick
October 26, 2022
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A black banner with white text says, "house keys not handcuffs" on a red background.

Kaia Sand | Wheeler, Ryan, you are cordially invited to a town hall. Please RSVP.

OPINION | It is the best of plans, it is the worst of plans: Talk to those impacted before voting to change their lives
By
Kaia Sand
October 26, 2022
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Jeremiah Leggett smiles and holds a copy of street roots. Next to his photo is a quote from him that says, “Street Roots is an awesome thing. I feel like it really helped get me through treatment, and that changed my life. ”

Street Roots vendor profile | A path to stability and a path to recovery

Vendor Jeremiah Leggett values peace, rest and getting outside
By
Dylan Jefferies
October 21, 2022
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A blue sky in the background and in the foreground the Supreme Court of the United States building fills the photo. The building is white with tall pillars and stairs.

Opinion | The Supreme Court: Working hard to make a business-friendly America

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | Business needs and desires are promoted as consistent with American values and enshrined into law
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
October 19, 2022
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An art piece on a multi-folded board is on display atop a white table.

Portland museum hosts exhibit featuring art by descendants Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II

‘Resilience — A Sansei Sense of Legacy,’ is on display at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon
By
Jamie Arcelay
October 19, 2022
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An overpass stands above a green area with water running underneath it.

Medford City Council candidate stirs up anti-poor politics with environmentalism

As fire danger escalates in Southern Oregon, Medford City Council candidate Matt Roberts seeks to criminalize those living on the frontlines of climate change
By
Sam Becker
October 19, 2022
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Opinion | Street Roots endorsements for 2022 measures

Where SR stands on amendments to the state constitution, city and county charter reforms
By
SR editorial board
October 19, 2022
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Vendor Vince Masiello holding an issue of Street Roots with a quote next to him that says, "“I think it’s hard for people who are housed to sometimes see past the dirt or the fear, to really connect with the houseless.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Acting as a bridge builder and connector

Vendor Vince Masiello is grounded by community
By
Jessica Hamilton
October 14, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Street Roots election coverage. State senate."

2022 Elections | State House

Candidates running in districts 33, 38, 41, 43 and 49
By
Aurora Biggers Piper McDaniel K. Rambo
October 12, 2022
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2022 Elections | Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Chair

Sharon Meieran believes the Joint Office of Homeless Services should be ‘overhauled’ to fix the county's ongoing gridlock in addressing homelessness. Her opponent, Jessica Vega Pederson argues the office needs more investment.
By
Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022

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