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Multnomah County Commissioner D2 candidates share their approach to funding gaps and housing

by Street Roots Staff October 28, 2026October 30, 2026

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Meet the 3 candidates running for Multnomah County Chair

by Street Roots Staff October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

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Multnomah Dems Chair says party must end ‘kidnapper’ relationship with Black voters

by Bruce Poinsette October 14, 2026October 15, 2026

An illustration of rows of computer servers glowing pink. A silhouette of a person is looking at them from a distance.

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How revelations like $450M tax breaks created a powerful opposition movement against Oregon data centers

by Henry Brannan September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

A hand holds an upturned building and money is being shaken out from it and flags of various countries.

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Harsh rules frighten and discourage Oregon’s international students

by Tom Henderson September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A BIKETOWN e-scooter in the middle of the sidewalk in front of Albina Library. A rack to lock bikes is just a couple of feet to the left.

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Rented e-scooters, e-bikes increasingly threaten blind Portlanders as safeguards fail

by Henry Brannan September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

What’s at stake with diverting Portland Clean Energy Fund money?

by Bruce Poinsette September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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Officials point to shelters as a step toward reducing homelessness, but fail to consider the factors pushing people away

by Mikayla Mesko September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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Black mayors in Oregon encourage the next generation to take their place

by Bruce Poinsette August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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Despite success, homelessness funding could collapse without new voter support

by Henry Brannan July 22, 2026July 23, 2026