November 14, 2020 Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns, other states consider options Other governors are hesitant to embrace widespread lockdown measures that saw pushback from citizens in a number of states.
November 14, 2020 Portland official who called 911 on Lyft driver blames fear of 'white supremacists' A Portland city commissioner who supported measures to "defund" the police says she reported her Lyft driver to 911 because she feared targeting by white supremacists if left alone after dark when he canceled her ride.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 4, 2020 Portland mayor Ted Wheeler wins second term Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler won a second term Tuesday as he narrowly fended off an opponent aligned with Antifa amid criticism of his handling of months of protests and riots.
November 4, 2020 Oregon becomes first state to decriminalize hard drugs like heroin and cocaine Oregon just became the first state to decriminalize hard drugs like heroin, cocaine, and meth in a 59-41% vote as of 12:30 AM ET Wednesday, according to The Associated Press.