News
City of Portland claims attorney-client privilege to shield Zenith Energy communications
A Portland deputy city attorney attempted to shield the city’s communications regarding Zenith Energy from public view in December, according to emails obtained by Street Roots. Lauren King, deputy city attorney, encouraged officials in an email to include someone from the City Attorney’s Office in communications regarding Zenith, saying the office’s inclusion would “keep the…
Zenith Energy positioning itself as region’s preeminent renewable fuels hub
Nancy Hiser can see the tanks from her home. Looking north, past a flag pole, through a smattering of trees at the edge of Forest Park, she can see a large tank operated by Houston-based fossil fuel company Kinder Morgan. To the south, a cluster of tanks appears on the horizon where the Willamette River…
Renters’ Bill of Rights could give stronger protections to Portland renters
Hopes are high for Portland’s new form of government, including its 12 new city councilors. The housing crisis is among the most pressing challenges the new City Council will face, and Portland renters may expect stronger protections designed to keep them in their residences — thanks to the Renters’ Bill of Rights. The Renters’ Bill…
A new year to volunteer in Portland
Among the other popular New Year’s resolutions of saving money and reading more books is the goal of volunteering and getting more involved in your community. Portland is home to thousands of nonprofits; within them, there are many volunteer opportunities. Beyond the nonprofit sector, many individuals have formed collectives and mutual aid groups offering material…
Environment
Zenith Energy positioning itself as region’s preeminent renewable fuels hub
Nancy Hiser can see the tanks from her home. Looking north, past a flag pole, through a smattering of trees at the edge of Forest Park, she can see a large tank operated by Houston-based fossil fuel company Kinder Morgan. To the south, a cluster of tanks appears on the horizon where the Willamette River…
Opinion
Last Month in Oregon Labor | December 2024
In December, Oregon saw a continued slump in movement around the winter holidays, with eight fewer election wins, the same number of campaigns, and five fewer labor actions than in November. Compared to December 2023, Oregon also saw a lag in the year-to-year monthly forecast, with an overall decline in labor movement by nearly 64%.…
Opinion | A mental health care journey
At this moment, my brother is lying on the sofa in the living room of my apartment. It is 7:30 in the morning, and he looks very peaceful. But underneath this appearance is the story of his struggle — or, I should say, our struggle — with his mental health. I firmly believe that if…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile | Finding kindness in Portland
“I don’t need much. Just bus passes, food and water.” Ronald J. Barnes knows what he needs. Having alerted the Street Roots staff that he had too much hip pain to walk up the stairs, he led the way to an office that served as a makeshift interview room. After sitting in the unpadded chair…
