January 1, 2021 Portland police declare riot as city’s unrest carries into new year Fireworks set off in downtown Portland, Ore., on Thursday night had little to do with New Year’s Eve celebrations – and more to do with continuing the unrest that has plagued the city for nearly a year, according to reports.
December 31, 2020 Portland marchers vandalize businesses, government property: police About 40 people damaged businesses and property in downtown Portland, Ore., on Wednesday night, police said.
December 30, 2020 Oregon mayor tells residents to ignore coronavirus restrictions Republican Oregon Mayor Stan Pulliam is encouraging business owners to defy the state’s coronavirus restrictions. The mayor of Sandy blasted Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s orders after a state of emergency was declared until March 3, 2021.
December 29, 2020 Protests, riots that gripped America in 2020 Protests ravaged parts of the nation in the days, weeks and months following the Minneapolis death of George Floyd and other Black individuals.
December 28, 2020 Portland police seeking community collaboration amid shooting, murder surges Portland police officials are pleading with the public to help "break the cycle of violence" in the Oregon city, where shootings and murders have skyrocketed, according to authorities and a local report.
December 26, 2020 Portland fires on Christmas morning lead to arrest in suspected arson: reports Fire investigators in Portland, Ore., had a suspect in custody and were seeking additional information Friday following a series of small suspected arson fires between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Christmas morning, according to a report.
December 24, 2020 Oregon mayor rips coronavirus lockdown orders: 'The double standards have to stop' A Republican Oregon mayor penned a letter to Gov. Kate Brown blasting the state’s coronavirus orders because “small communities across� the state are “tired of the double standard.�
December 24, 2020 Oregon salon owner sues governor for $100G over coronavirus fine An Oregon salon owner has filed a fresh lawsuit against Gov. Kate Brown over fines for opening her business during a coronavirus closure, according to reports.
December 23, 2020 Portland cops resigning at 'unprecedented' level midcareer to take low-paying jobs elsewhere: report An “unprecedented� number of police officers in Portland are leaving midcareer, opting to forego service time toward their retirement and take lower-paying jobs in smaller towns, citing poor working conditions in Oregon’s largest city, according to a recent report.
December 22, 2020 Oregon parents rally for kids to return to schoolhouses Roughly nine months ago, K-12 students across the state were forced to distance learn while state officials worked to curb the spread of the virus that has since resurged around the country.