Opinion
Opinion | 8 ways district attorneys can transform justice
Oregon’s 36 district attorneys are some of the most powerful actors in the public safety system, and about half of them are running for reelection in the May 17 primary election. Whether or not your district attorney’s name is on your ballot, this is an opportunity to understand how dramatically prosecutors can influence our public…
Editorial | Oregon Media Collaborative covered ground for gubernatorial primaries
In terms of covering elections, newspapers traditionally sift through expansive pools of candidates (particularly during primaries) and narrow the field to a small group of ‘serious’ candidates. Often, this practice is in acknowledgment of how small most newsrooms are (Street Roots has a four-person staff, for instance) and the inability to cover every inch of…
News
Q&As with 23 candidates running for Oregon governor
These Q&As were conducted in collaboration with the Oregon Media Collaborative comprised of more than 40 news organizations across the state. Read about the collaborative effort here. DEMOCRATS Julian BellAshlandMedical Doctor The Oregon governor’s office is usually reactive when it comes to dealing with drought. What specific steps would you take to provide long-term solutions…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile | Mouse spreads positivity to those around her
Street Roots vendor Caroll French, or “Mouse,” clad in a tie-dye t-shirt and rainbow shoes, describes herself as "the Energizer Bunny," and she’s not exaggerating. Always enthusiastic and vibrant, Mouse puts her energy to use. She plays the harmonica. She experiments with photography. She curates colorful outfits. And she devours mystery novels, Stephen King being…
