On December 12, The Street Trust hosted a press conference with other bicycle advocacy groups to discuss safety, funding and Oregon’s declining bike-friendly status. Policy Director Ken McLeod from ...

All 12 new Portland city councilors and Mayor Keith Wilson were sworn into office Dec. 19, marking a new day for the city’s government. This is the first and only time all 12 city councilors will be ...

In November, Oregon saw a bit of a bump in union wins but a decline in new campaigns and labor actions. This shift is on par with prior years, as labor organizing can see a decline during the winter ...

A January 2024 ice storm brought lethal lessons. The county says more staff and volunteers could make all the difference this winter. Oregon’s ice storm in January 2024 wreaked havoc across the entire ...

Zenith Energy is quietly coordinating with the Port of Portland to bring what it calls “sustainable aviation fuel,” or SAF, to Portland International Airport, according to public records obtained by ...

A coalition of community groups and legal experts sent a letter to city officials demanding compliance with state law, commitment to transparency Story updated Dec.17, 7:38 p.m. Zenith Energy ...

Zenith has a storied history of flouting local regulations. The latest DEQ findings represent a significant setback for the Houston oil-by-rail company. Houston-based fossil fuel company Zenith Energy ...

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 ...

A seven-member grand jury spent five weeks inspecting four Multnomah County jails, revealing challenges of maintaining the local carceral system The three jails and one state prison inside Multnomah ...

Two years ago, Jasmine Werner moved to Oregon with her two young children to escape an unsafe situation on the East Coast. “This is my home, and I want to make a difference here,” Werner said. She is ...

This past August, creative agency Kamp Grizzly’s KAMP Gallery opened its doors to host an archival installation in honor of Street Roots’ 25th anniversary. The show cataloged a quarter-century of ...

Every Christmas tree comes with a story. Many stories go untold because the people who lived them fear this could be their last Christmas with their families. President-elect Donald Trump vows to ...