The coalition has already defeated politicians and pushed the state to take action against the exploding industry

The coalition has already defeated politicians and pushed the state to take action against the exploding industry

Street Roots tests found the apps’ safe parking verification tools from parking e-scooters and e-bikes entirely blocking the sidewalk

The new documentary screens at Clinton Street Theater on Sept. 12. Using interview footage with Lynn and his two dogs, Pretty Baby and Barbara Cheeseburger, he tells his story as a young, gay man in P...

Oregon Trail Card holders can find free or low-cost film, theater, and music events through September. Read our top picks for this month's arts events.

I think the song of summer has fractured from the cultural to the individual. My song may not be yours and I may not even have heard of yours.

The competition inspired copy-cat vandalism around the city as people targeted the surveillance infrastructure.

The competition inspired copy-cat vandalism around the city as people targeted the surveillance infrastructure.

NOTE: If you are experiencing trafficking, sexual violence or domestic violence, you can get help by contacting Call to Safety’s 24/7 phone line at 503-235-5333 to talk with a confidential and…

Last month, the Trump administration dealt what to some seemed like a near-deadly blow to one of the most successful legal tactics environmentalists use: showing in court that a proposed project…

Right now, there are three Black mayors in Oregon. By January 2027, there may be none. With midterm elections coming up in November, many are focused on the bigger picture: specifically, U.S. Senate…

Street Roots spent an hour talking with the new director about his strategy to house people despite the challenges

NOTE: If you are experiencing trafficking, sexual violence or domestic violence, you can get help by contacting Call to Safety’s 24/7 phone line at 503-235-5333 to talk with a confidential and non-jud...

Street Roots spent an hour talking with the new director about his strategy to house people despite the challenges

Street Roots checks in on what lawmakers have planned to address housing affordability issues.

Summer nights are officially getting shorter (this will be easier to believe in late August than early). Portland’s theater and dance scenes are largely still on break until the 2026–27 season starts ...

Big Brother may be watching you, but for whatever comfort it brings, Bre Irish is giving that authoritarian thug the stink eye right back — at least in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. One in a wave…

Y2K nostalgia has gripped the youth. We are seeing all the hallmarks: layers and layers of lace camis down to mid-thigh, low-rise jeans (with far higher inseams than their 20-year-old counterparts),…

Metro's Supportive Housing Services tax has far exceeded its goals. But records show voters are unlikely to support a new measure.

Metro's Supportive Housing Services tax has far exceeded its goals. But records show voters are unlikely to support a new measure.

Tell Street Roots about your summer jam and what makes your choice THE song.

The trips highlight the histories of former sundown towns in the state, and offers insights into present-day community building efforts

The problem is getting worse but researchers have a plan to address it via changes to the Ross Island lagoon

Two natural science experts aim to make hiking less intimidating while building queer community outside of traditional settings

Everyone’s trying to stay cool this summer, literally and figuratively. Air conditioning is incentive enough to go see plays, movies, dance shows, concerts and visual art exhibitions across the…

The 450 million year old fish are a key part of regional native nations’ lives but face regional extinction

The festival hosts staged readings of eight new plays with a mission to expand queer storytelling, organizers say. The festival takes place July 10-12 at The Back Door Theatre.

The festival hosts staged readings of eight new plays with a mission to expand queer storytelling, organizers say. The festival takes place July 10-12 at The Back Door Theatre.

The 450 million year old fish are a key part of regional native nations’ lives but face regional extinction

Everyone’s trying to stay cool this summer, literally and figuratively. Air conditioning is incentive enough to go see plays, movies, dance shows, concerts and visual art exhibitions across the…

Two natural science experts aim to make hiking less intimidating while building queer community outside of traditional settings

The 450 million year old fish are a key part of regional native nations’ lives but face regional extinction

Street Roots’ art director steps in to help you queer your bookshelves, TV habits and playlists with queer media recommendations.

Pride Northwest's executive director, Debra Porta, gives her take on past performers

Street Roots’ art director steps in to help you queer your bookshelves, TV habits and playlists with queer media recommendations.

Pride Northwest's executive director, Debra Porta, gives her take on past performers

There’s only a few days left for low-income households to apply for a free air conditioner from the city

Oregon’s founding fathers were enslavers, and dozens of people were enslaved in the state.