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An Unexpected Leader: Marissa Madrigal chairs Multnomah County through changing times

Marissa Madrigal remembers the first time a television camera was thrust in her face. She remembers a reporter coming to her house. She remembers the day the spotlight was shone on her and a hefty responsibility thrust on her shoulders. She never thought ...

15 Jan 2014 - Jake Thomas
Local Voices: Suburban poverty

What people are saying around Portland about suburban poverty “We are seeing more and more calls coming to City Hall. Our staff get three to five phone calls a week from people seeking help of various kinds. Prior to the recession we did not get any calls ...

26 Jun 2013 - Joanne Zuhl
County chair: Community can’t afford cuts to crisis center

By Jeff Cogen, Contributing Columnist Recently, I hosted a screening in the Multnomah County boardroom of “Alien Boy” — the powerful film about the life and death of James Chasse Jr. Watching that incredibly poignant film was a tragic – and all-too-topica ...

13 May 2013 - Jeff Cogen
Some refreshing dialogue around mental health

Street Roots editorial Street Roots has worked in and around the issue of mental health since our inception, some 14 years ago. We’ve watched many individuals and families struggle with the issue of mental health, both through the services we offer at Str ...

27 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
Best quotes from Street Roots interviews in 2011

Best quotes from Street Roots interviews in 2011 "I don’t think we’re in the buggy whip business just yet. But I sometimes wonder if we’re going to be the last. I’m not nostalgic, but I enjoy, and still think most people do, the printed book. It’s a ...

29 Dec 2011 - Street Roots
A talk with Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen on what’s wrong, what’s right, and what could be

A talk with Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen on what’s wrong, what’s right, and what could be By Israel Bayer, Staff Writer From “Shakedown Street” at Grateful Dead shows to creating the first certified organic bakery in Portland with the Portland Pre ...

15 Sep 2011 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra!

Extra! Extra! Don’t let the cool breezes make you give up on summer. There’s hot stuff coming your way this weekend — and that includes Street Roots! Your friendly neighborhood vendor will be stocked up come Friday morning, so have your dollar and a frien ...

1 Sep 2011 - Street Roots