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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
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
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
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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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 cutout photo of Justine Morby is next to text of a quote from her that says, “Street Roots is a welcoming place where I could feel safe, feel a part of a team and feel that I’m accepted.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Expanding and growing in Portland

Coming from Idaho, Justine chose Portland as her new home
By
Robin Havenick
July 13, 2022
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Wearing a blue Seattle Seahawks hoodie, Elizabeth smiles for a photo holding up a set of keys on a key ring in her hands.

Kaia Sand | Street Roots vendors move into housing

Director's Desk | At least 9 Street Roots vendors have moved from homelessness into housing in the last 3 months
By
Kaia Sand
July 13, 2022
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A photo of the ornate gateway arch that leads into Portland's Old Town/ Chinatown neighborhood. The arch is flanked by two bronze lion stratues.

Homeless people are more likely to be victims of violence than housed people

For many housed people, there is a tendency to conflate unhoused populations with violent crime and danger, but crime rates tell a different story.
By
Piper McDaniel
July 13, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of Chloe after their surgery. The photo shows their torso with a button down shirt opened up and their stomach exposed. Drains hang from their chest.

Changing bodies, saving lives: The euphoria of gender affirmation surgery

By
W. Barnett Marcus
July 6, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of the White Stag building. The "Portland Oregon" sign sits atop the building. The sign has an outline of the state of Oregon and a deer leaping over the words. Black text says, "swept away" on the right side of the image.

Old Town’s 90-day ‘reset’ yields sweeps with little notice, no advance postings

Unhoused Portlanders swept using the tactic say it undermines safety, stability and human dignity
By
K. Rambo
July 6, 2022
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Jared Coffey is wearing a blue tie-dye shirt and a green hat. His silhouette is cut out next to a quote from him that says, "I have some of the best customers on earth."

Street Roots vendor profile | A natural storyteller

Jared Coffey shares his stories of hope and healing with his customers
By
Jessica Hamilton
July 6, 2022
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Opinion | Melanie Henshaw joins Street Roots as new Indigenous affairs reporter

Henshaw (Mvskoke) is a skilled multimedia reporter who has covered a variety of topics, she's poised to make an impact in her new role.
By
Melanie Henshaw
July 6, 2022
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A photo of a tent with the on the eastside esplanade of Portland's waterfront with tall city buildings in the background

Editorial | Interviewing unhoused neighbors requires care

Street Roots maintains an internal set of criteria and considerations regarding interview practices for unhoused Portlanders. Compassion and consent lead the way.
By
SR editorial board
July 6, 2022
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Opinion | History of Portland’s Homeless Alcohol and Drug Intervention Network

A carceral response to public inebriates — once narrowly focused on low-income people downtown — caused people to search for a better way, fueling the creation of HADIN
By
Jason Renaud
July 6, 2022
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A photo of a physical monument of the Oregon state seal

Secretary of State investigating People for Portland for possible election law violations

A complaint argues the nonprofit acts as a political committee
By
Piper McDaniel
June 30, 2022
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A cutout photo of Jim McRae smiling is next to a quote from him that says, "I’ve watched the paper change over the years, and I’m really happy that it’s expanding the way it is.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Working as a vendor for 6 years, Jim is a community staple

Jim says when you try to help yourself, others will help too
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 29, 2022
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Tape that says "police line do not cross" sections off an area. In that area, three police officers are standing watch. People behind them are gathering possessions and tents on the sidewalk.

Police know arrests won’t fix homelessness. They keep arresting people anyway.

By
Melissa Lewis
June 29, 2022
Street Roots
A highway is closed off with two signs. One sign says, “wildfire” and the other says “road closed.” The air is thick with smoke and two workers stand next to the trucks blocking off the road.

Threats of heat waves, wildfires and smoke loom over Oregon’s summer

After a wet spring, Portland is drought-free, but that’s not the case for the rest of the state
By
Melanie Henshaw
June 29, 2022
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A street sign says "NW Third Ave" and the cross street sign says "W Burnside St." Below, on the sidewalk are three police officers and a man smoking is standing beneath the sign.

Kaia Sand | When policing is more important than housing, the unhoused are over-policed

Opinion | Stable housing is vital, but remains underfunded compared to policing
By
Kaia Sand
June 29, 2022
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In the foreground is a thermometer showing temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a bright sun shining in the background.

Heat Week is coming to Portland

One year removed from the deadly 'heat dome,' Portlanders will gather to mourn those who died — and call for better outcomes in the future
By
Christine Menges
June 24, 2022
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City of Portland posts many homeless encampments at least twice before a sweep

The city extends the legal window for sweeps by posting and reposting encampments, which can cause distress and logistical issues for unhoused Portlanders
By
K. Rambo
June 22, 2022
Street Roots
People sitting in the audience look to the stage as one person asks a question into a mic. Some attendees have their dogs in their lap. The people in the photo are smiling and laughing.

The Freadom Festival celebrates revolutionary history of Black literacy

On Juneteenth weekend, Portland had its first Black book festival
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
June 22, 2022
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A photo of Street Roots vendor J Irish holding his cat and a newspaper. A quote from him in white text says, "I was tired of watching my own life and those around me completely tank. I realized I don’t deserve this trouble or this pain, so I got out of it

Street Roots vendor profile | 6 months sober, ‘J’ is proud of his journey

‘J’ found his place at Street Roots and has big plans for his future
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 22, 2022
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Bronwyn poses for a photo. She is inside and wearing a mask and has one hand propped against a brick wall.

Opinion | Lessons from 7 years on the streets

Bronwyn Jones Carver has been homeless since a landlord tried to raise her rent by nearly 100% in 2015. Since then, she's learned to adapt and reach for new heights.
By
Bronwyn Carver
June 22, 2022
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A photo of two people smiling and standing next to each other on a sunny day.

Kaia Sand | 10 ways to support houseless neighbors

Opinion | While projections are nowhere near last June’s heat dome, sun exposure is always a challenge for people living outside. Here’s how to support your houseless neighbors through the heat, and in many other ways:
By
Kaia Sand
June 22, 2022

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