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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 of the outside of a hotel from the parking lot.

Kaia Sand | Central City Concern transformed a hotel into housing

Opinion | Portland should build a local Project Turnkey Program
By
Kaia Sand
June 15, 2022
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A cutout of vendor, Johnny Rottin, is next to a quote from him that says, “I’m trying to help take care of others because others have helped me.”

Street Roots vendor profile | More stability means more time for creativity

With housing and a new job, Johnny has more time to pursue his art
By
Robin Havenick
June 15, 2022
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A yellow document titled "Multnomah County Sheriff's Office professional standards/internal affairs unit. Below it says, "incident information" and beneath that "complainant information"

‘No pu**ies, no bedwetters’

Internal Affairs declines to investigate complaint by high-ranking official alleging sexist language on 2020 protest challenge coin
By
K. Rambo
June 15, 2022
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Stacks of coins with tiny plastic figurines depicting a family.

Opinion | Abortion is an economic issue

Three-quarters of abortion patients are poor or low-income and cannot afford another child
By
Mary King
June 15, 2022
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Trauma’s Long Reach: The Homicide of Ervin Jones

The 1945 police killing of Ervin Jones left an impact on his family for generations. Now, his relatives hope to change the record surrounding his death.
By
Melanie Henshaw
June 15, 2022
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A cutout of Tony Boone holding his dog in his arms is next to a quote from him that says, "To all Street Roots readers: Thank you for your support."

Street Roots vendor profile | Consistency and building community

Tony has been a vendor since 2013 and he's invested in the community he's built
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 8, 2022
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A map of the U.S. with the states outlined. Skull and crossbones are within 27 states indicating that they have the death penalty. 3 of the states have an asterisk indicating that the state has a current gubernatorial moratorium on the death penalty.

Opinion | After 27 years as a mitigation specialist in death penalty cases, Ellen Rogers is retiring

A collection of essays bolsters Rogers’ reflective framework exploring Oregon's history of capital punishment
By
Ellen Rogers
June 8, 2022
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Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

Questions remain as COVID-19 transmission increases in Oregon prisons

Anomalies in public data regarding COVID-19 protocols cause concern
By
Melanie Henshaw
June 8, 2022
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A row of bike racks on a sidewalk, installed closely together.

Kaia Sand | Sweeps deter progress

Opinion | On the verge of investments in shelter, housing and services, city sweeps only serve to impede improvement
By
Kaia Sand
June 8, 2022
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Editorial | Street Roots launches independent Sweep Tracker

Street Roots’ independent Sweep Tracker will use crowdsourced information to provide accountability
By
SR editorial board
June 1, 2022
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A blue and white RV on a white bacground.

Opinion | People need a safe space to park their RVs

By
Eileen Hager
June 1, 2022
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A cutout of Street Roots vendor Elizabeth Bodenstab is next to a quote by her in white text. She is smiling and holding up keys on a lanyard. The quote says, "If it wasn’t for Street Roots, I wouldn’t be getting my housing."

Street Roots vendor profile | Newly housed and focusing on her health

After 22 years of being housing insecure, Elizabeth has the keys to her new place
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 1, 2022
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4 people smile and pose for a photo on a rooftop. The people are surrounded by chairs and in the background are trees and tall buildings in downtown Portland.

Opinion | ‘Friendship is a concrete act of care’

Developing a deeper understanding of the benefits of building long-lasting relationships
By
Shira Feinberg
June 1, 2022
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Illustrations of a house with a chimney, front door and a hammer and dollar bills atop the roof. The illustrations are on a blue background.

Half of Oregon renters spend more than 30% of their income on rent

The housing shortage plays a role, but building more homes won't fix the affordability crisis.
By
Piper McDaniel
June 1, 2022
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Miniature figurines depict workers moving coins around while one figurine man is in nicer clothes sitting atop a large pile of coins. The image evokes the contrast between high earners and low wage workers.

Opinion | It’s past time for a $15 federal minimum wage

It's been nearly 13 years since the last federal minimum wage increase. A $15 minimum wage would raise the earnings of 32 million workers.
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
June 1, 2022
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Two signs hang on a fence outside the Queer Affinity Village. The signs say, "respect people's privacy" and "there's no place in portland for hate"

Neighborhood associations demand criminal background checks in Safe Rest Villages citywide, prompting discrimination concerns

City officials did not say if background checks are being considered
By
Piper McDaniel
May 25, 2022
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A blue Planned Parenthood sign on the side of a building is surrounded by green leaves on a tree.

Oregon abortion providers prepare for increased demand

As providers are dealing with increasing numbers of out-of-state patients, rural Oregonians also face a lack of access
By
Melanie Henshaw
May 25, 2022
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Opinion | ADUs aren’t enough. We need to build better neighborhoods.

ACUs, the commercial equivalent of ADUs can contribute to more walkable neighborhoods by working with what's already built
By
Henry Latourette Miller
May 24, 2022
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A cutout of Street Roots vendor Robin Douglas as he holds up a newspaper is next to white text of a quote from him that says, "I wanted to figure out a way I could still make a difference and do something that would support me."

Street Roots vendor profile | When the stars align

Robin is back in Portland selling the paper and hoping to make a difference
By
Robin Havenick
May 24, 2022
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Text on top of a green background says, "Society of Professional Journalists 2021 PNW Excellence in Journalism Contest." 3 photos beneath it. One photos is from "The Expendable" series showing the faces of those who died of COVID-19 in prison.

Editorial | Street Roots takes home top honor for small newsrooms in PNW

By
K. Rambo
May 24, 2022

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