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Aurora Biggers

Articles by Aurora Biggers

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    Large black text says, "2022 Street Roots election coverage. State senate."

    2022 Elections | State House

    Candidates running in districts 33, 38, 41, 43 and 49
    By
    Aurora Biggers Piper McDaniel K. Rambo
    October 12, 2022
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    Two men hold signs that say "Gaylor electric out of state contractor"

    Unions picket Amazon site

    Lost jobs and labor violations — local union workers hope to caution the community for next time “Amazon comes into town
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    March 24, 2022
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    Photo of a two tiered sign that reads "AYCO. African Youth & Community Organization. Roots to inspire."

    AYCO faces displacement, worries about community impact

    The African Youth & Community Organization's bid to permanently reside at the former Trinity Broadcasting site rejected by the Portland Housing Bureau
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    November 10, 2021
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    Photo of an alarm clock over a page of a monthly calendar.

    Federal rent relief may be short-lived

    After months of delays, OERAP is steadily distributing rental assistance funds, but the state may run out of money without more federal funds
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    October 20, 2021
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    Woman holding a sign that urges Kaiser Permanente to support their employees

    Thousands of Kaiser workers on the verge of strike

    Kaiser Permanente workers say the healthcare company declined proposed contract changes, now prepared to strike due to a lack of safe staffing, saying it puts the health and safety of patients and workers at risk.
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    October 6, 2021
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    Photo of Portland Community of Christ church that will serve as a rotating shelter location for Family Promise Metro East.

    Empty churches to serve as family shelters in East Portland

    More than four years after Daybreak closed, an interfaith group plans to reopen family shelters at various churches
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    September 22, 2021
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    Image of Nabisco workers on strike holding signs

    Workers at Nabisco's North Portland cookie plant rally as strike continues

    12-hour work days and reduced healthcare coverage, here's why Nabisco workers are on strike
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    September 8, 2021
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    Eviction notice

    Multnomah County unsure when thousands will receive federal rent assistance

    County officials say it will take until March to review all rental assistance applications, unsure when federal money will dispense
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    September 1, 2021
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    Photo illustration showing notebook with "rent relief" written on it, a set of keys and a jar with some money in it.

    Oregon emergency rental assistance in disarray, increasing risk of eviction

    Oregon rental aid program flounders while clock on eviction protections for renters runs down, putting thousands at risk of eviction
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    August 11, 2021

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