By now it is doubtful that many people—regardless of whether they reside within or without the city of Portland—have illusions about the authenticity of Ted Wheeler’s portrayal as a progressive….
A race for the future of Portland
On May 19, during Portland’s mayoral primary election, no candidate was able to secure an absolute majority to win outright. As a result, on Nov. 3, Portland will be deciding…
Remembering Patrick Kimmons
Protests calling for the end of police brutality and advocating for racial justice continued in Portland on the evening of Sept. 30 to commemorate the second anniversary of Patrick Kimmons’…
Diverse voices join resurgence in Portland protests
While protesters continue to decry police brutality and racism, calls of “feds go home” attracted a greater number and variety of protesters than Portland’s downtown area has seen in weeks. …
What a Week July 15-22
This week: Federal officers in Portland, the passing of representative John Lewis, and more!
As federal law enforcement occupies Portland, protests regain momentum
Protesters filled 3rd Avenue between Southwest Main and Madison for a candlelight vigil and multiple speakers addressed the crowd on the steps leading to a boarded-up Multnomah County Justice Center…
Decriminalizing houselessness
City council approves hiring first responders for houseless individuals The Portland City Council approved a new initiative to hire a team of first responders trained to work with houseless individuals…
Hill to Hall Nov. 4–8
Nov. 4: U.S. formally begins process to leave Paris Agreement The Trump administration notified the United Nations that the United States has formally begun the process to leave the Paris…
Hill to Hall Oct. 7–11
Oct. 7: Supreme Court hears case on non-unanimous juries The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on Louisiana v Ramos, a case which questions a state’s usage on non-unanimous juries….
Hill to Hall Aug. 26–30
Aug. 26 Oregon grocery store workers strike over gender pay gap and low wages Oregon and southwest Washington grocery store workers joined the United Food and Commercial Workers to vote…
Mayor Ted Wheeler assembles coalition to denounce violence at Portland protests
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler held a coalition at 10 a.m. on Aug. 14 at Pioneer Courthouse Square to denounce the violence at recent protests between far-right and far-left groups. The…