The public housing community of Riverton Park serves residents that are mostly refugees from Somalia and Sudan. Ted Hornick explores how the Portland Public Housing Authority and local police are working together to address concerns regarding gang violence within the community, and what they are doing to help the youth in the area.

Front cover for the May 1988 Salt Magazine.

At the age of 15, Grover Morrison began a logging career. Morrison shares experiences and happenings from his 52 year career in the logging business.

Joshua Gallant captures a photograph of Don Norton, the Post Commander of the Harold T. Andrews American Legion Post Number 17 in Portland.

Salt offers their respect to individuals who were close to them who have passed away.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Front cover for the December 1990 Salt Magazine.

Andrea Silenzi highlights the final weeks of Laurie Williams, a woman who suffers from Lou Gehrig's Disease, and considers herself to be a witch. Emily Bender captures the final days of Williams' life.

The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

Order form for a Salt Magazine subscription.

With one room schools falling into obscurity, Salt travels to Cliff Island to investigate if these schools serve a need in today's world.

Charles Reitze documents the history of the Davis Family. Reitze explores how the family attempts to be self-sufficient and as independent as American society allows.