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 ...

The red needle points southwest, standing out against the black background and gray letters on the compass. Handwritten words in red and black ink surround this photo. “I think of my grandfather who ...

Street Smart Economics | Driven by profit — and requiring an unbelievable amount of resources — artificial intelligence isn’t a public good Are you one of those loudly demanding that companies create ...

Criminal justice reform movements are built on a shared belief: the system must change so everyone can access community safety, accountability and justice. Thankfully, many people share this value, ...

Oregon State Rep. Zach Hudson (D-49), House Higher Education Committee chair, has introduced legislation related to oversight of public university campus security officers. House Bill 2551 requires ...

The Oregon Legislature convenes for its regular session Tuesday, Jan. 21, with Democrats holding supermajorities in the state House and Senate. Democrats outnumber Republicans 36 to 24 in the House ...

Nancy Hiser can see the tanks from her home. Looking north, past a flag pole, through a smattering of trees at the edge of Forest Park, she can see a large tank operated by Houston-based fossil fuel ...

Bob has been a vendor with Street Roots for only a short while, but his presence is already making an impression. Born and raised in Portland, he’s deeply familiar with the city and its challenges, ...

Hopes are high for Portland’s new form of government, including its 12 new city councilors. The housing crisis is among the most pressing challenges the new City Council will face, and Portland ...

At this moment, my brother is lying on the sofa in the living room of my apartment. It is 7:30 in the morning, and he looks very peaceful. But underneath this appearance is the story of his struggle — ...

Ronald J. Barnes knows what he needs. Having alerted the Street Roots staff that he had too much hip pain to walk up the stairs, he led the way to an office that served as a makeshift interview room.

A Portland deputy city attorney attempted to shield the city’s communications regarding Zenith Energy from public view in December, according to emails obtained by Street Roots. Lauren King, deputy ...