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August 3, 2022

Housing

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A bright orange collage. In the background is the pattern of an orange plastic fence, commonly associated with sweeps of homeless encampments. Above that and slightly opaque are piles of trash bags and a tent. In the foreground is a thermometer indicating

City contractors swept homeless Portlanders during state of emergency

Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency July 22 due to the impending danger of extreme heat, but city contractors continued sweeping homeless encampments until at least July 25 at noon
By
K. Rambo
August 3, 2022
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A face covering/mask and a gavel sit on a wooden table with a piece of paper that says "Eviction Notice. Notice to quit" and a letter starts below that says, "Dear Tenant"

Oregon eviction rates keep rising in a time of historic need

Pandemic-era rent assistance and eviction protections are dwindling. In a state with skyrocketing rent, tenants struggle to keep up.
By
Piper McDaniel
August 3, 2022

Opinion

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Kaia Sand | Climate change harms poor people and must be dealt with equitably

I'm proud that Street Roots received a Portland Clean Energy Fund grant
By
Kaia Sand
August 3, 2022

Social Justice

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A side view of a Portland Police Bureau vehicle. Text on the side of the car says, "Supervisor. Portland Police. Sworn to protect. Dedicated to serve." with an illustration of a rose.

Portland Police Bureau’s budget reduction was slight and short-lived

After a brief dip in PPB funding after 2020 protests, PPB budget reaches record $249 million
By
Piper McDaniel
August 3, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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A photo of Joseph Smits with a quote from him that says, "“My happiness is when I make other people happy or when I see someone show kindness and compassion for somebody else, no matter what background or what they’re going through.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Building community wherever he goes

Vendor Joseph Smits finds happiness in bringing others joy
By
Karly Quadros
August 3, 2022
Image of Street Roots August 3, 2022 cover. In the background is the imagery from the badge of the Portland Police Bureau which includes an eagle and two people beside the beard and a seal in the middle. Above that are 3 large stacks of money.
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