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April 13, 2022

Housing

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A photo shows a key placed in a lock. The key has a keychain hanging on it in the shape of a house.

Independent homebuyers can’t compete with investors

Amid tight housing market, investors snap up homes in record numbers. Portland renters and prospective non-investment homebuyers are feeling the impact.
By
Melanie Henshaw
April 13, 2022

Opinion

Street Roots

Welcome to the Spring Anthology

A collection of impactful and important stories from a 12-month period
By
K. Rambo
April 20, 2022
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A photo shows a street sign that says "W. Burnside" and below it a tarp-covered tent with a daffodil propped up on the tent. In the background the sun is shining and a barren tree is on the left side.

Kaia Sand | We are responsible for giving our unhoused neighbors good options

OPINION | People need agency in their own lives, and options when it comes to housing and shelter
By
Kaia Sand
April 13, 2022

News

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A stack of money sits in the center of the image with a tiny red plastic house sitting atop the pile of money.

Oregon doesn’t evaluate vast majority of tax breaks, costing billions in lost revenue

Gov. Kate Brown says special tax treatment amplifies racial inequity
By
Piper McDaniel
April 13, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of the front and back sides of the challenge coins. The coin in question is emblazoned with an illustration of the Justice Center engulfed in flames on one side, encircled by the phrases “this we’ll defend,” and “remember the Alamo.”

Law enforcement coin related to Portland protests under review by sheriff’s office

By
K. Rambo
April 13, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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A photograph of Street Roots vendor is to the left. She is wearing purple. A quote next to her reads, "Street Roots got me out and made me employable again. It helped me clear things up. I am clean and my record is clean."

Street Roots vendor profile | Josephine dreams for herself and her grandchildren

Josephine is focused on bringing her family together
By
Jessica Hamilton
April 13, 2022
Cover of Street Roots April 13, 2022 issue. Text reads, "HOME SWEET HOME. REAL ESTATE INVESTORS BUYING UP HOUSING STOCK, CONTRIBUTING TO RISING HOUSING SCARCITY, COST PAGE 8." with a large "for sale" sign in the background.
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