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.
October 28, 2020 Violent protests erupt in NYC, Portland holds vigil after Walter Wallace shooting Protests erupted in New York City and Portland on Tuesday night in response to a police shooting in Philadelphia that left a Black man dead.
October 27, 2020 Portland official proposes additional $18M in police budget cuts to go to community assistance A Portland city commissioner is proposing an additional $18 million be cut from the police department’s budget and reallocated to support public relief programs that benefit those in need of food security and rent assistance amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
October 26, 2020 Portland reportedly secures courthouse ahead of election after rioters damaged it Officials in Portland are not taking any chances ahead of next month's presidential election by reinforcing a federal courthouse that has been a flashpoint between demonstrators and federal authorities amid months of unrest.
October 26, 2020 Portland sees homicide spike as 3 people killed in burning car, shooting and stabbing over weekend Portland has seen a rise in homicides over the past few months amid ongoing civil unrest, as police investigate the latest three this weekend, including one person apparently killed in a car fire.
October 25, 2020 Antifa member infected with coronavirus hands out food at Portland popsicle party: report An Antifa member unknowingly infected with coronavirus took part in protests and handed out food during a popsicle party in Portland, Ore., last week, according to a report.
October 22, 2020 Now-retired Portland police officer indicted for reportedly hitting alleged looter with police van A now-retired Portland police officer has been indicted in connection with allegations he struck a man while driving an unmarked police vehicle in June during a night of protests in the Oregon city, according to a union official and a recent report.
