Kaia Sand, Author at Street Roots - Page 2 of 26

An illustration of a person's silhouette and a tent, narcan, a knife and handcuffs.

Kaia Sand | Media portrayals sloppily conflate homelessness with crime

by Kaia Sand June 26, 2024July 2, 2024

Robert Allison and Ken Lebal survey a broken window. Shattered glass surrounds the windowpane.

Kaia Sand | What is broken can be built into something more beautiful

by Kaia Sand June 19, 2024June 21, 2024

An illustrated venn diagram shows a Street Roots vendor at the center. The three circles have text that say "Community Media, Civic Engagement & Education, and Rose City Resource & Systems Navigation

Kaia Sand | Street Roots vendors’ essential role in journalism and democracy

by Kaia Sand June 12, 2024June 19, 2024

A scale where the left side is weighed down by a portrait of Donald Trump and the right side has a tent on it that is outweighed by Trump's image.

Kaia Sand | Trump’s conviction is a victory. It’s also a reminder that the justice system is rigged against the poor.

by Kaia Sand June 5, 2024June 12, 2024

The wooden sign outside the First Methodist Church. The sign is surrounded by trees and greenery and a ramp.

Kaia Sand | Low-income Portland State students face difficulties in this rental market

by Kaia Sand May 22, 2024May 27, 2024

The facade of Street Roots new building. The building is painted a light blue and has a neon sign that says "Street Roots."

Kaia Sand | Doors are opening at Street Roots

by Kaia Sand May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

A photo of the back of someone's shirt and head. They are wearing a "Portland Street Response" t-shirt.

Kaia Sand | Mayor proposes stabilizing PSR funding, but more needed for expansion

by Kaia Sand May 8, 2024May 16, 2024

Jeremiah Hayden stands outside the Supreme Court holding up an issue of Street Roots.

Kaia Sand | Street Roots offers important voice on national story

by Kaia Sand May 1, 2024May 6, 2024

A rendering of Street Roots new building with text on the left stating how each floor will fulfill the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs. The rendering shows a newsroom, basement with washer and dryers, a classroom and more.

Kaia Sand | ‘Shop’ our Dream Office Catalog to help us open the Street Roots building

by Kaia Sand April 3, 2024April 8, 2024

Hannah Rusnac wears a hard hat and safety vest standing in what will be the Street Roots building.

Director’s Desk | Holst Architecture’s commitment to Street Roots

by Kaia Sand March 20, 2024March 21, 2024