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In Portland, Violence Interrupters Struggle to Keep a Steady Foothold
Funding cuts have threatened the work of community groups that work outside of law enforcement to support crime victims and prevent more violence.
This story first appeared in Bolts, and is republished with permission. In 2020, when Fernando was shot twice in the street outside the old Portland Meadows Racetrack, where he was working as a construction flagger, it was actually fortuitous that he tore a tendon in his knee while trying to run away. He says that’s…
Portland Comedian Nariko Ott Has Died at Age 46
The Rose City’s comedy community is devastated by this shocking loss.
Test of Faith: Portlander Begins Federal Prison Sentence for Assaulting an ICE Officer
Jacob Hoopes is serving 30 months in federal prison for his actions at an anti-ICE protest last year. The case galvanized his family and community.
Judge Strikes Down Safer Portland Lawsuit
A lawsuit against elections officials over a failed ballot initiative won’t make the November ballot, after a judge denied a request for a mandatory signature recount.
“Worse Than Anything We’ve Ever Seen”: Toxic Algae in Ross Island Lagoon Troubles Scientists
A mechanism intended to prevent harmful algae blooms from seeping into the river may have caused the problem to proliferate.
Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors
The new, recently launched online coalition quotes local business owners and pushes for “progressive governance.” Its political ties raise questions over its true aims.
Faith Leaders, Mental Health Alliance Call For Release of Full Investigation Into Cops’ Response to 2020 Protests
After city leaders decline to uphold findings from independent review of Portland Police Bureau’s protest response, community leaders push for accountability
City Bids Adieu to Another Top Administrator
The city is expected to pay Priya Dhanapal nearly $222,000 in severance, the latest in a growing list of resignations.
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