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August 17, 2022

Culture

Street Roots
Mat Randol and Donovan Scribes stand on the side of a sign that says “George Park.” Donovan is holding his baby and Mat’s kids stand next to him in front of the sign.

The Kidz Outside festival brings community in

The Kidz Outside festival organizers want the community to decide the future of George Park
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
August 17, 2022
Street Roots
The photo is focused on Lehuauakea's hands. They are tattooed and wearing rings as they work with bark cloth.

Lehuauakea uses art to say Native Hawaiians are still here

Lehuauakea, kapa maker and cultural practitioner, finds community in both the Northwest and Hawai'i
By
Melanie Henshaw
August 16, 2022

Housing

Street Roots
4 people sit in a circle outside talking while seated around a table.

HUD's 'House America' initiative takes housing-first approach to homelessness

Street Roots talks with key official about the program’s aims to alleviate homelessness by year’s end
By
Piper McDaniel
August 26, 2022

Opinion

Street Roots
Jason stands for a photo outside on the sidewalk. He is wearing a Street Roots hat and holding a copy of the newspaper.

Kaia Sand | How Street Roots found its new space

Opinion | Spurred by need and creativity, Street Roots' growth demands more space
By
Kaia Sand
August 17, 2022
Cover of Street Roots August 17, 2022 issue. The photo shows Mat Randol holding his sun as they laugh and smile sitting on a play structure at George Park.
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