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June 22, 2022

Culture

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People sitting in the audience look to the stage as one person asks a question into a mic. Some attendees have their dogs in their lap. The people in the photo are smiling and laughing.

The Freadom Festival celebrates revolutionary history of Black literacy

On Juneteenth weekend, Portland had its first Black book festival
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
June 22, 2022

Environment

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In the foreground is a thermometer showing temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a bright sun shining in the background.

Heat Week is coming to Portland

One year removed from the deadly 'heat dome,' Portlanders will gather to mourn those who died — and call for better outcomes in the future
By
Christine Menges
June 24, 2022

Housing

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City of Portland posts many homeless encampments at least twice before a sweep

The city extends the legal window for sweeps by posting and reposting encampments, which can cause distress and logistical issues for unhoused Portlanders
By
K. Rambo
June 22, 2022

Opinion

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Bronwyn poses for a photo. She is inside and wearing a mask and has one hand propped against a brick wall.

Opinion | Lessons from 7 years on the streets

Bronwyn Jones Carver has been homeless since a landlord tried to raise her rent by nearly 100% in 2015. Since then, she's learned to adapt and reach for new heights.
By
Bronwyn Carver
June 22, 2022
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A photo of two people smiling and standing next to each other on a sunny day.

Kaia Sand | 10 ways to support houseless neighbors

Opinion | While projections are nowhere near last June’s heat dome, sun exposure is always a challenge for people living outside. Here’s how to support your houseless neighbors through the heat, and in many other ways:
By
Kaia Sand
June 22, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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A photo of Street Roots vendor J Irish holding his cat and a newspaper. A quote from him in white text says, "I was tired of watching my own life and those around me completely tank. I realized I don’t deserve this trouble or this pain, so I got out of it

Street Roots vendor profile | 6 months sober, ‘J’ is proud of his journey

‘J’ found his place at Street Roots and has big plans for his future
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 22, 2022
A photo of Street Roots June 22, 2022 cover. Nanea Woods is smiling and posing for the photo and wearing a shirt that says
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