East Portland’s violent little secret: A special report on the alarming rate of domestic violence in the city’s least served communities By Anthony Schick, Contributing writer Maria spent one week in Portland with her abuser. Her husband, who had controll ...
15 Sep 2010 - Street Roots
Jefferson Smith’s view from the east By Israel Bayer, Staff Writer Jefferson Smith? Don’t know the name? You soon will. Smith is an Oregon representative for the House District 47 that encompasses East Multnomah County. His working-class district has seen ...
8 Jul 2010 - Street Roots
East Portland deserves a fresh look It may not have the refinement of the Pearl or Boise neighborhoods, or the earthy vibrancy of the city’s downtown, or even the modern quaint feel of Northeast Portland’s creative districts. It isn’t blessed with the cov ...
8 Jul 2010 - Street Roots
Street Roots preps new office in East Portland Street Roots new office on NE 81st & Halsey will open in December thanks to Visions Into Action and the United Way of Columbia-Willamette and our partners at JOIN. Twenty new sales locations for vendors ...
25 Sep 2009 - Street Roots