ICE agents in Portland told 22-year-old Jorge Luis Reinaldo he needed to sign papers. When he arrived, they detained him, despite previously scheduled legal proceedings. Note: Street Roots’ interview ...

Extra! Extra! Posted Dec. 11, 2008 Give the gift of wisdom this holiday season with the latest edition of Street Roots! It’s a special section with wall-to-wall coverage that will make you look at ...

Oregonians use thousands of single-use beverage containers every day. Recycling them is a low-barrier job for Portlanders known as ‘canners.’ Scott Atkins started collecting and recycling cans and ...

Grants Pass faces a lawsuit over its homelessness ordinances after the city closed a designated site at J Street (pictured) in January 2025. Plaintiffs say homeless residents are left with ...

Two law firms filed a joint, emergency lawsuit in Josephine County Circuit Court Jan. 30, requesting a temporary injunction against the city of Grants Pass over its time, place and manner restrictions ...

A cutout image of Ronald. Ronalds gives a thumbs up and holds an issue of Street Roots in his other hand. Text next to the image says, "Ronald seeks what he wants — including natural beauty, personal ...

“We are shifting the food system from one of exploitation to one of care,” Rob Cato, Zenger Farm executive director, said. Zenger Farm invited local community members to celebrate its 25th anniversary ...

L iv Osthus promises to bring “an artist’s eye, an advocate’s heart and a dancer’s work ethic” if the iconic Portland stripper (known professionally as Viva Las Vegas) is elected mayor in November..

Cities blame state law for crippling efforts on homelessness, but as conditions deteriorate, even Gov. Kotek is staying quiet about homeless Oregonians’ rights Dr. Bruce Murray was livid. He sat ...

Gov. Kotek, environmental advocates demand clarity on Department of Energy’s plans for Hanford Site’s nuclear waste. Public comment is open until Sept. 1. Oregon is not home to the most contaminated ...

Your daily routine likely involves plumbing and hygiene. Perhaps you already showered today, shedding your sleep for a clean wakefulness. Maybe you will draw a bath in the evening, calming and ...

While it’s true PPB routinely had fewer sworn officers since 2020 — between 7% and 20% depending on the month and year — PPB made 44% fewer arrests in the last four years compared to 2016-2019, ...