News – September 23, 2020

Today’s news summary: Kelly building protest, children’s protest, interviews with DA Mike Schmidt, JoAnn Hardesty, police preparations for September 26 protests, charges dropped for protesters

KGW: Police arrest 3, investigate nearby shooting after group marches to Kelly Building for 2nd straight night

Portland Police Bureau: Group Gathered outside Penumbra Kelly Building Blocked Traffic for Several Hours, Trespassers Arrested

Portland protest day 109 pic.twitter.com/Y7ePPHWdgV

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

Jenna here at Sunnyside Elementary on day of 119 of #PortlandProtests at the Kids Centered March for Black Lives. 100+ people here. We just listened to a story about animals helping one another. Speaker says “No matter how small you are, you are powerful.” pic.twitter.com/kiH7bWTrP4

— KBOO News (@kboonews) September 23, 2020

KBOO: Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty on reducing police terror (19 minute interview)

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt on approach to protests, police (17 min interview on “Think Out Loud” program)

KOIN: Portland police preparing for protest, counterprotest this weekend

KOIN: Court drops charges against more Portland protesters