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Nov. 23, 2022

Culture

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A driftwood structure built on sand.

The Driftwood Castle at Kelley Point Park

A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake.
By
Aurora Biggers
November 23, 2022

Housing

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Ron Wyden talking. His image is overlayed over a photo of an outdoor encampment with an American flag.

Sen. Wyden says housing is a human right

Sen. Wyden's DASH Act languishes in committee, despite being among most comprehensive current proposals to address homelessness
By
Piper McDaniel
November 23, 2022

Opinion

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Two people smile for a photo in front of a mural.

Kaia Sand | Multnomah County offers constructive contrast to mayor’s plans for mass camps

OPINION | The Behavioral Health Resource Center adds drop-in, showers, laundry and shelter
By
Kaia Sand
November 23, 2022
Street Roots
Trimet 19 bus drives down the street on a rainy day.

Opinion | TriMet Should eliminate fares, not increase them

Street Smart Economics | TriMet is moving in the wrong direction when many other cities and countries are implementing free transit with success
By
Mary King
November 22, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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Image of Rick Davis holding up a newspaper. A quote next to him says, “I like to help people because there's times when I needed help and there was no one there to help me.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Good deeds come back around

Rick Davis has been keeps busy with work and volunteering
By
Dylan Jefferies
November 23, 2022
Cover image of Street Roots Nov. 23, 2022 issue. The background has a photo of a driftwood structure built on sand. Large text says, "Season's Leaving. The mysterious appearance — and disappearance — of the Kelley Point 'Driftwood Wizard.' Page 4."
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