Portland November 11, 2020 Antifa planning Portland meetup in defiance of COVID-19 rules, online posts reportedly reveal Demonstrators allegedly aligned with Antifa are expected to meet up at a downtown Portland business zone Wednesday night in a continuation of nightly protests, according to posts made on social media.
Police and Law Enforcement November 10, 2020 Portland city commissioner who wants to defund the police called 911 on Lyft driver Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, who has pushed for large cuts to the Portland Police Department, called 911 on a Lyft driver Nov. 1st after he cancelled the ride she was in and asked her to get out of his car.
CRIME November 9, 2020 'Hundreds' in Portland, Atlanta taking to streets for illegal in drag racing Police departments in some parts of the country are cracking down on street racing – otherwise known as “laying drag” – in the wake of a spurt of such crimes in recent days.
Portland November 9, 2020 Biden target of profane graffiti in Portland, as crowd smashes windows at Democratic campaign office Portland demonstrators identifying themselves as Antifa targeted a Democratic campaign office Sunday, shattering windows and spray-painting messages like “F--- Biden” and “no presidents” on the building.
Portland November 8, 2020 Portland celebrates Biden win with illegal street racing, crowds outside ICE chanting 'come out and fight' Crowds in Portland participated in illegal street racing and someone fired a gun into the air Saturday night during celebrations that broke out across the city after Joe Biden was projected as the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
Portland November 7, 2020 Portland commissioner opposes $18M in police cuts, has home targeted by protesters The home of a Portland, Ore., city commissioner was targeted by protesters this week over his refusal to support $18 million in cuts to the police budget.
Portland November 6, 2020 Portland police union moves to block creation of voter-OK'd civilian oversight board The union that represents Portland, Ore., police officers filed a grievance Thursday challenging a voter-approved measure to create a civilian oversight board.
Voting November 5, 2020 Voters approve measures overhauling police in areas across the country Police reform was a hot button issue leading up to the election, and on Nov. 3, voters in dozens of municipalities across at least six states passed measures to implement stricter oversight of police boards and allow for more public access to camera recordings.
Portland 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.
Live Coverage 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.
Portland 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.