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January 20, 2021

Seattle protesters oppose Biden and police, vandalize buildings, cause other damage: reports

Rioters gathered in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, causing damage to the city following the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

January 20, 2021

On Biden's Inauguration Day, cities big and small prepared for potential unrest

American cities big and small have prepared for any potential unrest during Wednesday’s inaugural events amid threats of armed protests from extremist groups.

January 19, 2021

Car thief finds 4-year-old in backseat, returns to scene to scold mother

An Oregon carjacker allegedly swiped an idling SUV, drove down the street and discovered a 4-year-old inside – so he turned around, drove back to the scene and scolded the mother for leaving her child unattended.

January 14, 2021

Protesters target Portland lawmaker's home after voting against defunding police

A Portland city commissioner said this week that far-left protesters have vandalized his home at least seven times since late October for his vote against defunding the police.

January 13, 2021

Portland reporter presses mayor on whether inaction on city violence inspired Capitol Hill rioters

A Portland, Ore. TV reporter pressed Mayor Ted Wheeler Tuesday about whether his ineffectiveness at quelling the violence in his city over the past year played a role in last week's riots on Capitol Hill.

January 12, 2021

Oregon man who trespassed at state Capitol arrested days later for firing at Portland federal courthouse

An armed man who was released on bail after allegedly attempting to breach Oregon’s state Capitol during a pro-Trump rally last week was arrested a second time after he was allegedly caught on camera firing several rounds into the side of a federal courthouse in Portland.

January 11, 2021

Portland retail chain announces it will not sell Andy Ngo's book in its stores amid leftist uproar

A Portland bookstore announced on Monday that it will not sell journalist Andy Ngo's new book on its shelves after the local retail chain came under pressure by leftist protests. 

January 8, 2021

Portland suburb's police declare riot after protest following officer-involved shooting

Police in a suburb of Portland, Ore., declared a riot Thursday night after around 100 protesters smashed windows and sprayed graffiti in a downtown business area.

January 7, 2021

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler attacked, cursed at while dining out: reports

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was accosted – and allegedly punched – by protesters Wednesday night while he was dining out.

January 7, 2021

Portland rioters smash courthouse window, damage businesses before police declare unlawful assembly

While the nation was still reeling from unrest in the nation’s Capitol on Wednesday, a group of protesters roamed through downtown Portland where they managed to damage property and smash a window at the county courthouse before police declared the demonstration an unlawful assembly.