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February 3, 2021

Portland principal sparks uproar, says education system was built on oppression, White supremacy

Parents are reportedly upset after a Portland school principal told school board members that the education system was built on oppression and White supremacy.

February 2, 2021

Portland riots caused at least $2.3M in damage to federal buildings in city, state's US attorney says

Left-wing protests in Portland have caused roughly $2.3 million in damage to federal buildings since they broke out over the summer, according to local media.

February 1, 2021

Oregon mayor slams ‘culture of criminality’ in Portland amid riots: ‘This is defund the police’

Mayor Stan Pulliam of Sandy, Ore., says Portland is “starting to look like a completely different city” after recent riots in the area, which he claims are the result of calls to defund the police.

January 28, 2021

Man charged in Portland deadly vehicle rampage

The man accused of going on a deadly vehicular rampage in Portland, Ore., in which he allegedly struck multiple people, including a woman in her 70s who died, over 15 blocks has been charged, authorities said. 

January 28, 2021

Portland lawyer pepper-sprayed by mayor says he is 'remorseful'

The Oregon lawyer who was pepper-sprayed by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler over the weekend has released a statement saying he is "remorseful" after his confrontation with the official, according to a report.

January 27, 2021

Man pepper-sprayed by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is a lawyer, heir to dairy company: reports

Police have identified the man who was pepper-sprayed by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler over the weekend as being a partner at a local law firm and the heir to a Seattle-based dairy company, according to police and reports.

January 27, 2021

Oregon state lawmaker 'likely' created 'hostile' work environment for former romantic partners: investigation

An Oregon state lawmaker "likely" tried to pressure former romantic partners -- over whom he had professional sway -- to become involved with him again, a nine-month-long independent investigation found, according to reports.

January 26, 2021

Portland driver accused of murder after rampage leaves 1 dead, 9 hurt

A driver who went on a deadly rampage in Portland, Ore., on Monday afternoon -- killing one person and striking nine others -- has been charged with murder and other offenses, according to media reports. 

January 25, 2021

Portland Mayor Wheeler pepper-sprays man who confronted him as he left pub

Ted Wheeler, the mayor of Portland, Ore., pepper-sprayed a man Sunday who confronted him for not wearing a mask while dining at a pub.

January 25, 2021

Portland driver goes on deadly rampage, Good Samaritans pin suspect down for cops

A Portland, Ore., driver was arrested Monday after striking multiple pedestrians across several blocks, killing one and hospitalizing five others, police said.