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 ...

After a long public process and promises of transparency, city approves controversial land use statement as City Council resolution waits The city of Portland approved a controversial land use ...

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.

The city of Portland cannot produce records showing Zenith had its permission for construction, which the complaint says is grounds for investigation. Zenith Energy may have violated Portland city ...

When state representatives and senators come to Salem to begin the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly Tuesday, Jan. 21, they bring a wide range of aspirations and agendas. Trinidad, a man who lives in ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 — ...

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, ...