September 18, 2020 Portland murder suspect 'pointed the handgun' at police during fatal shooting, officials say The Portland murder suspect who was killed in a police-involved shooting in Washington at the beginning of September had pointed his gun at law enforcement during the confrontation.
September 17, 2020 Portland riots: Justice Department considered pursuing charges against city officials in violent unrest The Justice Department looked at possible criminal or civil charges against local officials in Portland, Ore., after weeks of clashes between federal law enforcement and violent protesters, spokeswoman Kerri Kupec told Fox News.
September 17, 2020 Portland man allegedly set dumpster on fire alongside police building with 19 people inside Gavaughn Gaquez Streeter-Hillerich, 22, faces federal criminal arson charges in connection with the June 26 incident.
September 17, 2020 Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler hires 3rd campaign manager in 9 months Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler hired a new campaign manager this week – his third such hire in nine months.
September 15, 2020 Portland protester charged with pointing 'high-powered laser' into officer's eye A grand jury indicted a man for allegedly shining a powerful laser into the eye of a Portland police officer during a protest last month, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced Tuesday.
September 14, 2020 Oregon man arrested twice in 12-hour span for starting 'multiple' fires near Portland freeway A man in Oregon was arrested early Monday for setting "multiple" fires along a freeway in Portland, hours after he was released from custody for setting another brush fire along the same roadway, according to police.
September 14, 2020 Portland cops: Man started small brush fire with Molotov cocktail A 45-year-old man was arrested on Sunday in Portland, Ore., after police said he used a Molotov cocktail to start a small brush fire along the I-205 freeway.
September 11, 2020 Portland declares state of emergency as 500,000 flee wildfires across Oregon Oregon’s largest city declared a state of emergency Thursday as 500,000 residents across the state – more than 10% of the population -- have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires spread across the state.
September 10, 2020 Portland mayor banning use of CS gas Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler directed the Police Bureau to halt the use of CS gas as a crowd control tool amid ongoing protests that have routinely gotten out of hand.
September 10, 2020 Suspected Portland shooter's death reportedly ruled a homicide The Portland murder suspect who was fatally wounded during a confrontation with law enforcement earlier this month was struck several times in his upper body and head.
