News
The economy is tough on millennials, so they fight back
A lot has been written and said that is critical of millennials. The business press has been tough on their spending habits. As a recent Federal Reserve Board study of millennial economic well-being explained: “In the fields of business and economics, the unique tastes and preferences of millennials have been cited as reasons why new-car…
Life on the Streets: Sick with nowhere to go
For those who are housed, feeling the first tinges of a winter cold or flu means settling in on the couch with hot tea and soup, a warm comforter and a list of Netflix movies to watch. Rest, fluids and access to a warm shower and a clean toilet let the immune system eventually kick…
Father and son reunite after 23 years
Every six months or so, Rob and Rebekah George type the name “Cesil George” into an internet search engine. Each time, the Bremerton, Wash., couple hope the search might render a clue leading to the whereabouts of Rob’s father. They hadn’t seen or heard from him in 23 years. Rob assumed the search would eventually…
Environment
Crude awakenings: Fossil fuel projects ramp up along the Columbia
Climate change advocacy is experiencing an unprecedented level of urgency nationwide, but on the lower Columbia River, critics say that several fossil fuel export projects continue to move forward with little public oversight and little review of the combined impacts they might have on the river, local communities or the climate. These include the world’s…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile: A wave of emotion
In an early episode of “Star Trek,” Capt. Kirk and his crew meet an empath named Gem. Empaths are deeply affected by emotions. They even take on others’ wounds. Terra Johnson said she relates to Gem. She reflected on a recent photo session in the Street Roots office, when a photographer snapped her photo and…
Housing
SR editorial: Police trust, efficiency all the more reason for better street response
Without the political will to comprehensively address Portland’s houseless crisis, the Portland Police Bureau will continue to serve as first responders to Portland’s houseless community. This role as first responder requires a different skill set than is currently recruited and trained for. Those aren’t our words; that’s from the Portland Police Bureau, as published in…
Opinion
SR editorial: Police trust, efficiency all the more reason for better street response
Without the political will to comprehensively address Portland’s houseless crisis, the Portland Police Bureau will continue to serve as first responders to Portland’s houseless community. This role as first responder requires a different skill set than is currently recruited and trained for. Those aren’t our words; that’s from the Portland Police Bureau, as published in…
