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November 5, 2020

Portland election unrest reroutes emergency services as destructive crowds block street access

Emergency services in Portland had to be rerouted and were even temporarily blocked by crowds overnight, as hundreds of demonstrators left a trail of damage downtown following Election Day.

November 5, 2020

Live Updates: National Guard activated after widespread violence in Portland, NYPD arrests about 50 protesters

The Oregon National Guard was activated in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday night in response to widespread violence in the city, authorities said.

November 5, 2020

Riot declared, National Guard activated in downtown Portland; Denver police clash with protesters

At least nine arrests have been made Wednesday evening after authorities declared that a protest in Downtown Portland had turned into a riot. 

November 4, 2020

Portland mayor Ted Wheeler wins second term

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler won a second term Tuesday as he narrowly fended off an opponent aligned with Antifa amid criticism of his handling of months of protests and riots.

November 3, 2020

Protesters break windows, throw 'flammable liquid' into business at Portland State, 2 arrested

Police in Oregon reportedly arrested at least two after several protesters broke windows at Portland State University’s public safety office and a nearby Starbucks and threw a "flammable liquid" inside.

November 3, 2020

Oregon Gov. Brown to place National Guard on standby ahead of election

The Oregon National Guard was directed to place its members on standby ahead of potential election unrest in Portland, Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday. 

November 2, 2020

Portland's mayor blames 'white supremist organizations' for potential violence after election

Portland has already suffered months of protests and rioting, leaving it ripe for further violence in the coming weeks.

November 1, 2020

Portland anti-capitalism protest declared riot after windows smashed, cops targeted

Police declared a march against capitalism and police violence a riot in Portland, Oregon, after demonstrators smashed the windows of businesses and threw projectiles at cops.

October 30, 2020

Portland councilwoman now backs Mayor Wheeler's opponent in next week's election

Just days before the mayoral election in Portland, Ore., a former ally of Mayor Ted Wheeler has endorsed his opponent.

October 29, 2020

Portland delays vote on $18M in police cuts: report

More than 150 people addressed the city council of Portland, Ore., on Wednesday regarding the panel’s plans to slash $18 million more from the city’s police budget, according to a report.