Marissa Madrigal remembers the first time a television camera was thrust in her face. She remembers a reporter coming to her house. She remembers the day the spotlight was shone on her and a hefty responsibility thrust on her shoulders. She never thought ...
15 Jan 2014 - Jake Thomas
What people are saying around Portland about suburban poverty “We are seeing more and more calls coming to City Hall. Our staff get three to five phone calls a week from people seeking help of various kinds. Prior to the recession we did not get any calls ...
26 Jun 2013 - Joanne Zuhl
A talk with Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen on what’s wrong, what’s right, and what could be By Israel Bayer, Staff Writer From “Shakedown Street” at Grateful Dead shows to creating the first certified organic bakery in Portland with the Portland Pre ...
15 Sep 2011 - Street Roots