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June 29, 2022

Environment

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A highway is closed off with two signs. One sign says, “wildfire” and the other says “road closed.” The air is thick with smoke and two workers stand next to the trucks blocking off the road.

Threats of heat waves, wildfires and smoke loom over Oregon’s summer

After a wet spring, Portland is drought-free, but that’s not the case for the rest of the state
By
Melanie Henshaw
June 29, 2022

Housing

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Tape that says "police line do not cross" sections off an area. In that area, three police officers are standing watch. People behind them are gathering possessions and tents on the sidewalk.

Police know arrests won’t fix homelessness. They keep arresting people anyway.

By
Melissa Lewis
June 29, 2022

Opinion

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A street sign says "NW Third Ave" and the cross street sign says "W Burnside St." Below, on the sidewalk are three police officers and a man smoking is standing beneath the sign.

Kaia Sand | When policing is more important than housing, the unhoused are over-policed

Opinion | Stable housing is vital, but remains underfunded compared to policing
By
Kaia Sand
June 29, 2022

Social Justice

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A photo of a physical monument of the Oregon state seal

Secretary of State investigating People for Portland for possible election law violations

A complaint argues the nonprofit acts as a political committee
By
Piper McDaniel
June 30, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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A cutout photo of Jim McRae smiling is next to a quote from him that says, "I’ve watched the paper change over the years, and I’m really happy that it’s expanding the way it is.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Working as a vendor for 6 years, Jim is a community staple

Jim says when you try to help yourself, others will help too
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 29, 2022
Cover of Street Roots June 29, 2022 issue. A black and white illustration shows Earth with smoke rising above it. Large text says, “Feeling the heat. Oregon stares down a smoky summer. Page 4”
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