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Unnatural conflict in Klamath Basin

Conflicting interests in ongoing Klamath Basin water crisis force difficult choices
By
Melanie Henshaw
February 1, 2023
Street Roots
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
Street Roots
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
Street Roots
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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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
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Winter Resource Guide | Where to give help

Volunteer and donation opportunities in Multnomah County
By
Sophie
November 16, 2022
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A tan wall with words on it that say, "District Attorney Victim Assistant and Service. Mike Schmidt."

Multnomah County District Attorney supports changing Ervin Jones’ death certificate

By
Melanie Henshaw
October 5, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Local Ballot measures. Measures 26-224, 26-227, 26-229"

2022 Elections | Local Ballot Measures

The Portland Community College Bond Measure, David Douglas School District Bond Measure and a Parkrose School District 5-year Operating Levy will be on this year's ballot. Read more about them:
By
Melanie Henshaw Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022
Street Roots
Large black text says, "2022 county Charter Reform. Measures 26-230, 26-231, 26-232, 26-233, 26-234, 26-235, 26-236"

2022 Elections | County Charter Reform

Seven reforms packaged in individual measures would bring ranked choice voting to county elections, increase transparency
By
K. Rambo Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Portland Charter Reform. Measure 26-228"

2022 Elections | Portland Charter Reform

Portland Measure 26-228 brings Portland's city government into the new millennia, but opponents say it's too complicated and will limit a mayor
By
Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022
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Vendor Velma Carter holds a Street Roots newspaper and her cat on her shoulder. A quote next to her by her says, "My reason is to put a smile on at least one person’s face every day. You never know what’s going on in someone’s life, so just smile.”

Street Roots vendor profile | A smile goes a long way

Vendor Velma Carter has newfound confidence after selling the paper
By
Emily Emanuel
October 5, 2022
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2022 Elections | Portland City Commissioner (Position 3)

Incumbent Jo Ann Hardesty and Renee Gonzalez on their plans to address housing and homelessness in Portland
By
K. Rambo
October 5, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 election. Betsy Johnson (I) on housing and homelessness.

2022 Elections | Independent candidate Betsy Johnson on housing and homelessness

Unaffiliated candidate for governor, Betsy Johnson favors deregulation as a tool to create more affordable housing, but doesn't get into specifics
By
K. Rambo
October 3, 2022
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2022 Elections | Oregon’s 6th Congressional District

Democrat Andrea Salinas faces Republican Mike Erickson to represent Oregon’s newest congressional district
By
Melanie Henshaw
September 28, 2022
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2022 Elections | US Senate

Democratic incumbent Sen. Ron Wyden faces Republican challenger Jo Rae Perkins to represent Oregon in the U.S. Senate
By
K. Rambo
September 28, 2022
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Street Roots vendor profile | Finding wholeness in wellness

Nettie Johnson uses her addiction counseling skills to help people on the streets
By
Robin Havenick
September 28, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Elections. Oregon's 3rd congressional district"

2022 Elections | Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District

Democratic incumbent Rep. Earl Blumenauer is running against Republican Joanna Harbour in Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District
By
Piper McDaniel
September 28, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Elections. Oregon's 1st congressional district"

2022 Elections | Oregon's 1st Congressional District

Democratic incumbent Rep. Suzanne Bonamici is running against Republican candidate Chris Mann
By
Piper McDaniel
September 28, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Elections. Oregon's 5th congressional district"

2022 Elections | Oregon’s 5th Congressional District

Polling for the race shows Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Jamie McLeod-Skinner are in a highly competitive race for Oregon's newly redistricted 5th Congressional District
By
Melanie Henshaw
September 28, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 election. Tina Kotek (D) on housing and homelessness.

2022 Elections | Democratic candidate Tina Kotek on housing and homelessness

Democrat Tina Kotek, the prohibitive favorite to become Oregon’s next governor, is placing a premium on new development in her plans to address housing affordability and homelessness in Oregon — a common thread for almost every candidate in almost every race
By
K. Rambo
September 23, 2022
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Large black text over a black and white image of the Oregon state capitol building says, "2022 Street Roots elections coverage governor"

2022 Elections | Oregon Gubernatorial candidates on housing and homelessness

By
K. Rambo
September 23, 2022
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From the editor: It's the most wonderful time of the year

Over the next four weeks, expect to learn a lot about what candidates plan to do about housing and homelessness
By
K. Rambo
September 21, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Street Roots election coverage. Commissioner of labor and industries."

2022 Elections | Commissioner of Labor and Industries

Cheri Helt and Christina Stephenson vie for the nonpartisan Commissioner of Labor and Industries seat, a role that oversees all programs of the Bureau of Labor and Industries
By
Melanie Henshaw
September 21, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 election. Christine Drazan (R) on housing and homelessness.

2022 Elections | Republican candidate Christine Drazan on housing and homelessness

Save for a few exceptions, Drazan’s platform to address housing and homelessness embodies the pro-business, rugged-individualism law-and-order principles part and parcel for Republican politicians
By
K. Rambo
September 21, 2022
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Large black text on a black and white photo of the Oregon state capitol building says, "2022 Oregon Ballot Measures. 111, 112, 113, 114"

2022 Elections | Oregon Ballot Measures

Measures 111, 112, 113 and 114 propose changes to the Oregon Constitution, a permit-to-purchase system for purchasing firearms and more
By
Piper McDaniel Mia Ryder-Marks Melanie Henshaw
September 21, 2022
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Vendor Marlon Crumpton holds up a copy of Street Roots. Next to his image is a quote from him that says, "“This is why I love Street Roots so much: They brought me back to my own humanity and my own humility."

Street Roots vendor profile | Turning tragedy into triumph

Poet and vendor Marlon Crump says writing keeps him motivated
By
Dylan Jefferies
September 21, 2022

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