On Sunday, protest organizers called for a creative countermeasure to the possibility of National Guard troops patrolling its streets: an “emergency” World Naked Bike Ride. Thousands answered the call ...

Amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown, local community networks are the first line of defense. Here’s what Oregon advocates say you should do if you see agents detaining someone. As ...

The legislature cut funding for housing and homeless services, while establishing a statewide shelter system and expanding some tenant protections The number of Oregonians experiencing homelessness ...

On the streets of downtown Portland on June 18, masked federal agents pulled over and arrested a Colombian man who had just left immigration court. The incident, caught on video and first reported by ...

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network. As the city of Portland clawed its way out of the pandemic, it faced a new set of crises: The city’s homeless population was growing ...

Portland would normally collect up front from developers unwilling to meet the city’s affordable housing standards. Block 216’s switcheroo delayed its payment. Now, it may never pay. When developers ...

The order comes as the city seeks to hire former Trump homelessness czar as a consultant, stoking fears of a more destructive approach to crisis The legality of Grants Pass’ homelessness policies is ...

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 ...

The Oregon Legislature is currently in its 2025 session, and Street Roots is publishing regular updates throughout its duration. For more of this ongoing coverage, visit streetroots.org. Only 34 ...

Disability Rights Oregon letter could be the first step toward legal action if the city does not honor reasonable accommodations requests. The Oregon Department of Justice could ultimately intervene.

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 ...