As far as the benefits of temporary shelter, a little less might be a lot more. The city of Portland’s focus on new shelters may be eroding existing shelters’ ability to transition homeless ...

The starving artist is cliche. So is choosing between supporting the arts and paying your bills. The broad art world still has a reputation for being elitist and exclusionary. While plenty of the ...

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Founded in 1999, Street Roots is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to creating income opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. As a member of the International Network ...

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As deportations continue to increase under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, the likelihood of witnessing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents active in public spaces is also on ...

Zenith Energy's fossil fuel storage and transport facility located along the Willamette River faces criticism for potential environmental dangers, particularly in the event of an earthquake. Credit: ...

The Oregon Governor is a statewide elected position serving a four-year term. As Oregon’s chief executive, the governor is responsible for executing laws, leading and coordinating the executive branch ...

Attendees of Yakama Nation and Columbia Riverkeeper's May 8 event look southeast out into the Columbia River Gorge, where the John Day River pours into the artificial lake created by John Day Dam. The ...

Data shows Portland police have issued 61 citations for violating the camping ban — roughly 6% of the more than 1,000 “contacts” they recorded as part of enforcement efforts. Credit: Etta ...

Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence. In May, Willamette Week reported the Old Town homeless village was closing. One of the original C3PO (Creating Conscious ...