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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
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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.

Kaia Sand | Sweeps are traumatic, expensive and a facade of progress

OPINION | Sweeps force people out of sight, but do nothing for long term housing options
By
Kaia Sand
May 18, 2022
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A photo of the back view of a police car with it's siren lights flashing in the nighttime.

MCSO reviews challenge coin, refuses to release findings

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office did not confirm if the coin violated the office's policy or professional standards
By
K. Rambo
May 18, 2022
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Ga lo Vann poses for a photo. He is wearing a button up top and has his hair in two braids.

Opinion | Reckoning with history

The historical impact of sexual violence in Native communities explains why some are not welcome in our spiritual spaces
By
Ga lo Vann
May 18, 2022
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Photo of Gary Barker sitting outside the Street Roots office with a cup of coffee in his hand

Opinion | ‘Bigger than me and larger than life’

With lessons learned from time unhoused, Gary Barker strives to support others
By
Gary Barker
May 18, 2022
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Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

COVID-19 protocols, high death rates prompt concerns about Oregon Department of Corrections

After deadliest year in recent history in Oregon prisons, a legal nonprofit was granted class action status for an ongoing lawsuit about COVID-19 protocols. The ODOC says the suit justifies their lack of transparency.
By
Melanie Henshaw Piper McDaniel
May 18, 2022
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A cutout of Street Roots vendor Sharon is on the left. Sharon is smiling and holding up while holding up a copy of the newspaper. A quote from her next to her says, "Street Roots has become kind of like a family — I love it here."

Street Roots vendor profile | Exploring what nature has to offer

Sharon cherishes experiences and travel
By
Jessica Hamilton
May 18, 2022
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Photo of Street Roots vendor Daniel Tool smiling and holding up a newspaper. His image stands next to a quote by him that reads, "“If you learn to cultivate something and make it grow, you see the rewards and also the power of hard work.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I’m getting better every day’

Daniel believes in radical acceptance and aims to be his best self
By
Emily Emanuel
May 11, 2022
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An image of the envelope containing an official voter ballot for Multnomah County.

Editorial | Street Roots contacted every candidate in city, county, Metro races

Not every candidate responded, but they got at least two emails from us
By
SR editorial board
May 11, 2022
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Dramatic photo of Themis statue, symbol of law and justice

Opinion | 8 ways district attorneys can transform justice

By
Shannon Wight
May 10, 2022
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A photo of vendor Diamond Howard. She is smiling and wearing a black sweatshirt. A quote by her reads, "Nature is my church — it's where I do my best healing."

Street Roots vendor profile | Championing independence

Diamond aims to see every state in the country
By
Kat Wasula
May 9, 2022
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An illustration of the portland skyline shows a mountain, bridges and building in colorful colors.

2022 Elections | Metro President and Council

May 7, 2022
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2022 Elections | Portland City Council and City Auditor’s race

May 7, 2022
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Q&As with 23 candidates running for Oregon governor

Gubernatorial candidates answer questions on climate, housing, homelessness and more
May 5, 2022
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A photo of the Oregon State Capitol building surrounded by cherry blossoms. An illustration of the outline of Oregon with text that says "vote" is atop the image.

Editorial | Oregon Media Collaborative covered ground for gubernatorial primaries

Journalists throughout the state worked to bring you the answers in this issue
By
SR editorial board
May 4, 2022
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2022 Elections | Multnomah County Board Chair, District 2 Commissioner

May 4, 2022
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Street Roots vendor, Mouse holds up a newspaper. Mouse is wearing rainbow striped knit top and cap. A quote by them reads, "remember to be love and be happy if you can."

Street Roots vendor profile | Mouse spreads positivity to those around her

Dubbing herself the ‘Energizer Bunny,’ Mouse brings enthusiasm wherever she goes
By
Dylan Jefferies
May 4, 2022
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Robert smiles holding up a copy of the collaborative comics issue. "I appreciate your generosity and willingness to engage in conversation."

Street Roots vendor profile | Robert has sold Street Roots for over 15 years

Robert advises everyone to engage with others
By
Emily Emanuel
April 27, 2022
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Welcome back to the Spring Anthology

By
K. Rambo
April 27, 2022
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Street Roots Logo with Photos of DeVon Pouncey and Senator Ron Wyden

Street Roots Podcast | Sen. Ron Wyden on mental health, CAHOOTS bill and more

Episode 22: The senator discusses the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
By
DeVon Pouncey
April 22, 2022
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Welcome to the Spring Anthology

A collection of impactful and important stories from a 12-month period
By
K. Rambo
April 20, 2022

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