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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.

October 22, 2020

NYC joining Portland, Seattle to sue Trump admin over defunding for 'anarchist jurisdictions'

New York City is joining Seattle and Portland, Ore., to file a complaint against the Trump administration in a Seattle court.

October 21, 2020

Portland man accused of civil disorder in injury to police officer, flag theft

A Portland man has been federally charged with civil disorder for his actions during protests that included the theft of an American flag and injury to a police officer, the Justice Department said Wednesday. 

October 21, 2020

Portland NAACP chapter president resigns amid sexual abuse allegations

The president of the Portland chapter of the NAACP resigned Tuesday, effective immediately, amid allegations of sexually abusing three men years ago.

October 20, 2020

Portland protesters march on PPA building, set fire to pro-cop billboard

Roughly 100 protesters marched towards a Portland Police Association Office building on Monday night, before setting fire to a billboard, according to authorities.