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August 9, 2023

Housing

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A cutout of Oregon with a bright yellow eviction notice filling the state.

Shortcomings of Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program have long-term consequences

The program ended in August 2022, but tenants are still in the throes of a rental emergency
By
Aurora Biggers
August 9, 2023

Opinion

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A group of 12 people stands outside Portland City Hall holding up a giant check showing the amount of signatures on the petition.

Kaia Sand | Friends of PSR delivers petition to City Hall

Opinion | Petition for PSR amasses more than 10,000 signatures
By
Kaia Sand
August 9, 2023

Poetry & Art

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Portland’s DIY music scene creates safe spaces for queer, sober and youth audiences

Local shows aim to create cost-inclusive spaces and embrace queer youth of all backgrounds to build community
By
Miles Silvey
August 9, 2023

News

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Portland’s DIY music scene creates safe spaces for queer, sober and youth audiences

Local shows aim to create cost-inclusive spaces and embrace queer youth of all backgrounds to build community
By
Miles Silvey
August 9, 2023
Street Roots
A cutout of Oregon with a bright yellow eviction notice filling the state.

Shortcomings of Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program have long-term consequences

The program ended in August 2022, but tenants are still in the throes of a rental emergency
By
Aurora Biggers
August 9, 2023

Vendor Profiles

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Street Roots vendor Frankie smiles for a photo while holding up a newspaper.

Street Roots vendor profile | A people person at heart

Frankie enjoys roles where he can socialize and interact with people in the community
By
Robin Havenick
August 9, 2023
Cover of Street Roots August 9, 2023 issue. A stack of VHS tapes with text atop the tapes. The text says, "OERAP REWIND. How Oregon's COVID rental assistance left some out to dry, helped others, highlighted an existing crisis."
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