The fund is also intended to keep Sotelo’s small business afloat throughout this ordeal. Sotelo’s protégée, Victoria Reader, is currently running Novo Start, according to Hoffman. Reader came to ...

Street Roots is an award-winning weekly investigative publication covering economic, environmental and social inequity. The newspaper is sold in Portland, Oregon, by people experiencing homelessness ...

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Scott Atkins started collecting and recycling cans and bottles about 15 years ago to supplement his income. In a 10-hour work day, he says, a canner can make a couple hundred dollars. However, doing ...

The legality of Grants Pass’ homelessness policies is once again under fire. A judge halted enforcement of the city’s latest rules on March 28 while a lawsuit to toss them permanently moves forward.

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 ...

Street Roots is an award-winning weekly investigative publication covering economic, environmental and social inequity. The newspaper is sold in Portland, Oregon, by people experiencing homelessness ...

In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, human rights organizations and mutual aid groups are bracing for impact. Across social media, organizations shared their disappointment and fears ...

Mingus Mapps Portland’s next mayor will have an important role in ensuring Portland’s smooth transition to a new form of government. Why are you the right person for that job? I bring proven ...

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, ...

All of this is a daily rejuvenation, allowing you to be clean enough to walk into work, a market or a case manager's office without prompting a second glance. It’s also part of your preventative ...

The city of Portland began enforcing its updated anti-public sleeping ordinance July 1, threatening to fine and arrest homeless Portlanders who choose not to move to a shelter when offered. July 1 was ...