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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
Street Roots
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
Street Roots
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 man on an orange background looks like a puppet being held by marionette strings. The man is wearing a suit and holding a briefcase. He is leaping above houses.

Oregon property managers oversee large share of evictions

Landlords send property managers to court in their stead while tenants struggle to represent themselves
By
Piper McDaniel
September 14, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of Street Roots vendor Danny Ciudin, smiling and holding up a newspaper. His cutout is next to a quote from him that says, "“I feel part of the community. Once people get to know you, life gets a lot easier.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Building community in Concordia

Danny says the paper keeps him out of trouble and puts him in a good mood
By
Jessica Hamilton
September 14, 2022
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What you need to know about new COVID-19 'omicron booster'

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered, and where to get the shot near Portland.
By
Prakash Nagarkatti Mitzi Nagarkatti
September 14, 2022
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A group of Street Roots vendors, staff and volunteers post for a photo wearing new green Street Roots shirts and blue Street Roots hats.

Editorial | Vendor issue highlights integral Portlanders

A ubiquitous feature in the Portland landscape, Street Roots vendors make the city better
By
Raven Drake Gary Barker K. Rambo
September 7, 2022
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A photo of Stephen Holladay holding a copy of a Street Roots newspaper. His cutout is next to a quote by him that says, "I love selling the Street Roots. I love having the conversations that go along with it, and I certainly love the people."

Street Roots vendor profile | Stephen brings optimism to his art, poetry and his role as a vendor selling papers

“Gentleman-Poet-Sinner-Saint, a Warrior Angel for those who ain’t”
By
Dylan Jefferies
September 7, 2022
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Logan Lynn is wearing a black tank top and is wearing large sunglasses with a large chain.

‘Rich and Beautiful’ and COVID-Safe

Musician and activist Logan Lynn on Gucci, “gay joy,” thriving and surviving during lockdown and touring — or rather, not touring — in the time of COVID
By
Jason Cohen
August 31, 2022
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An art piece hangs on a white wall.

Brenda Mallory breathes new life into discarded materials

Exploring themes of connection and disruption through art and sculpture
By
Melanie Henshaw
August 31, 2022
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NAYA’s Mammon Tokatee affordable housing apartment building. People are standing in front of the entry of the building.

Affordable housing for Native Americans offers community, stability and support

NAYA, which already maintains three affordable development projects in the Cully neighborhood, plans to begin construction on a new project in the Portsmouth neighborhood next year
By
Melanie Henshaw
August 31, 2022
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Street Roots vendor Makavalie next to a quote from him that says, "“I want to serve as an example, to turn conversations into actions.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Fashion with a purpose

Makavalie designs his own clothes — with a message for others
By
Jessica Hamilton
August 31, 2022
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White, black and yellow graffiti underneath a freeway overpass.

ODOT spends millions removing freeway graffiti

Painting overpasses in an endless loop costs millions — and there's no end in sight
By
Piper McDaniel
August 31, 2022
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Street Roots vendors Charlie Lindsey, DJ Husar and Wendy Mustacci stand next to each other with orange Biketown bikes on the corner of a sidewalk.

Kaia Sand | Bringing housed and unhoused communities together is vital

OPINION | Two cycling events show how simple it is to be considerate, inclusive of unhoused neighbors
By
Kaia Sand
August 31, 2022
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Brittney Griner on a basketball court in an orange Phoenix Mercury jersey.

Street Roots’ Pouncey speaks with Sen. Wyden about Griner, WNBA in PDX

By
DeVon Pouncey
August 26, 2022
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4 people sit in a circle outside talking while seated around a table.

HUD's 'House America' initiative takes housing-first approach to homelessness

Street Roots talks with key official about the program’s aims to alleviate homelessness by year’s end
By
Piper McDaniel
August 26, 2022
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An upside down city hall building is at the top of the image with money spiraling out of the building on top of two vehicles. one is a Portland Police Bureau vehicle and the other is a firetruck.

PPB and Fire Bureau have one of the most expensive pensions in the country

Funded almost exclusively by property taxes, the program and will cost taxpayers billions
By
Piper McDaniel
August 25, 2022
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A photo of Robert Thuemler smiling next to a quote from him says, "I love Street Roots. They became my family. I have met so many good people along the way at the office."

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘We always appreciate feeling human’

Robert finds fulfillment helping others
By
Kat Wasula
August 24, 2022
Street Roots
Several matchsticks are burning and aflame.

Kaia Sand | Oregon Health Authority reports deaths of unhoused Oregonians in 2022

Director’s Desk | These deaths are the horrible outcome of inequitable access to housing and other healthcare necessities
By
Kaia Sand
August 24, 2022
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Cyclists bike down the street adjacent to an outdoor dining area while people are eating and drinking. The dining area has a rope separating it from the road and some of the tables have umbrellas.

Opinion | As Healthy Businesses permit program enters phase two, business owners envision a new Portland

Moving Forward | What the second phase of Healthy Businesses permit program will look like
By
Henry Latourette Miller
August 24, 2022
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Cameron Whitten poses and smiles for a photo. He is smiling and wearing a hat and a striped shirt. He is standing among greenery.

Guaranteed basic income program promotes healing, resilience among Black Portlanders

Brown Hope aims to support Black communities through basic income programs
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
August 24, 2022
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Jason stands for a photo outside on the sidewalk. He is wearing a Street Roots hat and holding a copy of the newspaper.

Kaia Sand | How Street Roots found its new space

Opinion | Spurred by need and creativity, Street Roots' growth demands more space
By
Kaia Sand
August 17, 2022
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Mat Randol and Donovan Scribes stand on the side of a sign that says “George Park.” Donovan is holding his baby and Mat’s kids stand next to him in front of the sign.

The Kidz Outside festival brings community in

The Kidz Outside festival organizers want the community to decide the future of George Park
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
August 17, 2022

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