Current and former County Commissioners, Shannon Singleton, Julia Brim-Edwards and Sharon Meieran vie for the seat ...

Street Roots general election coverage is online now. Read what Portland City Council's District 4 candidates had to say.

For Rochard Clay, Street Roots is all about the people.  Clay has been vending with Street Roots for about three years, and he’s a big proponent of the paper and the way it serves the community. “I ...

Oregon’s general election takes place Nov. 3, 2026. The voter registration deadline has now passed, but you can find information on how to check your ballot or voter registration status here. Ahead of ...

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The Oregon Legislature convenes for its odd-year regular session on Jan. 12, 2027 Credit: Etta O'Donnell-King / Street Roots It’s barely even October, but Jimmy Jones is already making out his wish ...

Anthony Hudson's new book, “Lamp Back: Plays and Other Grievances” explores his performance art, the impacts of the pandemic, childhood grief and more. Credit: Photos courtesy of Anthony Hudson When ...

Portland joined more than 50 jurisdictions nationwide using ranked choice voting in 2024. Voters approved the change in 2022 as part of the broader Portland City Charter reform initiative updating ...

Street Roots spoke with Multnomah County Democrats Chair Salomé Chimuku about the upcoming midterm elections and what they mean for Black Oregonians. Chimuku is a longtime political strategist and ...

Waymo, a driverless ride service, began mapping Portland this spring, though humans currently pilot them. Credit: Henry Brannan / Street Roots In April, Portlanders may have noticed a fleet of custom ...