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September 27

Trump vows 'full force' as he plans to send troops to Portland amid anti-ICE protests

President Donald Trump directs Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deploy troops to protect ICE facilities in Portland from Antifa and domestic terror threats.

September 23

Portland moves toward further cementing its sanctuary status

Portland is set to consider new legislation that would further strengthen the city’s sanctuary policies and limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

September 18

Portland ramps up pressure on ICE building with land use violation notice

Portland will issue a land use violation notice to a local ICE building, accusing it of repeatedly holding detainees longer than permitted.

September 5

Man wanted in $78K ICE building firebombing may be posing as a woman: FBI

Georgia fugitive Ronald Scott Watson faces federal arson charges for attacking an ICE building during 2020 riots, with FBI warning he may disguise himself in women's clothing.

September 4

Portland mayor warns city to fix homeless problem before Trump 'deploys bulldozers'

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson wrote an email to thousands of recipients warning President Donald Trump might deploy "bulldozers" to the city if it doesn't address homelessness.

September 3

Portland mayor doubles down on sanctuary status after violent anti-ICE riot

Portland Mayor Wilson is reaffirming his commitment to sanctuary policies in the wake of another night of violence outside a local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.

September 2

Anti-ICE Portland rioters with guillotine clash with police in war-like scenes

Anti-ICE protesters displayed a guillotine and clashed with police outside a Portland immigration facility, with officers firing munitions to disperse the crowd.

August 17

Blue-city pastor sees signs of revival after tens of thousands attend Christian crusade

Portland pastor Brett Meador said the city is ripe for a religious revival after successful evangelism crusade this month and years of turmoil in the city.

August 11

Deep blue city attracts tens of thousands for largest Christian revival event in decades

A Portland megachurch's revival event attracted 35,000 attendees, according to the church, in region where non-religious residents outnumber Christians.

August 6

Portland murder suspect hit with fourth homicide charge as victims' families demand justice

Grand jury indicts Jesse Lee Calhoun for murder of Kristin Smith, adding to three previous homicide charges with trial expected to begin in 2027.