Today’s news summary: Call for input on police use of force, report released on BLM protest violence, panel discussion later this month with Portland protest journalists
Oregonian: Black Lives Matter protests undercut by ‘disinformation;’ violence risk is high in run-up to election: U.S. Crisis Monitor report (Portland mentioned in report and this article)
Portland Mercury: Eyes on the Ground: A Conversation with Portland’s Protest Journalists (Sept 22)
Today’s news summary: Protest at Portland Juvenile Justice Center, reports on Donald Trump approving of extrajudicial killings of suspects, podcast interviews with photographer Justin Yau and Oregonian video producer Brooke Herbert.
KOIN: Protest at juvenile detention center in Portland ends peacefully, smoke from wildfires puts damper on Black Lives Matter protests in recent days
Oregonian: President Trump on fatal police shooting of Portland homicide suspect Michael Reinoehl: ‘That’s the way it has to be. There has to be retribution’
Rolling Stone: Trump Calls for ‘Retribution,’ Not Justice, in Portland Shooting
KBOO: TRIPP-P podcast interview with Independent Journalist Justin Yau. Yau is a photographer and journalist, has covered protests in Hong Kong and has been documenting the Portland Protests which began after the death of George Floyd in late May.
Oregonian: Beat Check podcast on putting together the 100 days of Portland protest video (interview with producer Brooke Herbert)
Today’s news summary: First person undercover account of Trump rally in Salem, Oregon, followup on Portland shooting suspect, comments on effect of Oregon wildfires on protest efforts.
Medium: Highway to Inferno: On the Road with the Oregon Proud Boys
Oregonian: Michael Reinoehl died from gunshot wounds to head and upper torso, autopsy found
Today’s news summary: Response to new poll on protests, info on review of videos of federal law enforcement actions in Portland, Portland police bureau objects to recent action by Mayor Ted Wheeler to ban use of CS gas by Portland police
Oregon Public Broadcasting: Oregon voters say Portland protests now do more harm than good, new poll says
Portland Mercury: Portland Police Decry Mayor Wheeler’s Decision to Ban Tear Gas
Portland Police Bureau: Press release objecting to Wheeler’s decision on banning use of CS gas
Today’s news summary: Protest at Portland ICE building, Mayor Ted Wheeler bans use of CS gas at protests by Portland police, legislative director for Oregon House speaker arrested in protest, survey/letters on reaction to protests, August protest statistics
Oregonian: Portland protests return to ICE building Wednesday after top DHS official criticizes city
City of Portland: Statement from Mayor Ted Wheeler banning use of CS gas by Portland police
Oregonian: Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler orders police to immediately stop using type of tear gas on protest crowds
Portland Mercury: After Months of Protests, Mayor Wheeler Bans CS Gas
Oregonian: Arrest of Oregon political figure for ‘interfering’ with Portland police calls new attention to the nebulous nature of that crime
Willamette Week: Most Oregonians Think Portland Protests Are Violent and Counterproductive (survey) – What’s more surprising is that support isn’t much greater in the Portland metro area, where 61% of voters disapprove.
The Skanner: Both the suspect and victim in Portland killing had gun (AP story)
The Skanner: A Reflection on the Police and Nighttime Protestors (letter from Portland resident)
KOIN: Record arrests, repeat offenders, dropped charges: August protest stats
Today’s news summary: Kid friendly march in afternoon, downtown protest at night with arrests (no coverage by mainstream media – ?), profile of photographers covering the Portland protests, 3 Portland police put on administrative duty by mayor Ted Wheeler due to actions taken during protests.
Willamette Week: A Cadre of Helmeted Guerrilla Filmmakers Is Coming to You Live From Portland’s Flaming Streets – Amid a heated atmosphere, two different storylines compete for Portlanders’ acceptance. Both are driven by video footage.
Oregon Public Broadcasting: Portland police officers placed on administrative duty under new protest direction from Mayor Ted Wheeler
Today’s news summary: Peaceful protest in North Portland, Proud Boys rally in Clackmas/Salem turns violent, several arrests, thoughts from JoAnn Hardesty on Labor Day, interviews with Oregonians outside Portland, response to effects of tear gas on neighborhood, response to recent editorials
KOIN: BLM supporter on Night 102: ‘Timing is ripe’ for real change
KOIN: Pro-Trump protesters and counter-protesters clash in Salem
New York Times: 100 Days of Protest: A Chasm Grows Between Portland And The Rest Of Oregon
Oregon Public Broadcasting: When Portland police use tear gas, protesters aren’t the only ones breathing it
Portland Mercury: Good Morning, News: Smokey Skies, Police Overtime Costs, and 100 Days of Portland Protests
We Out Here Magazine: Editorial in response to Oregonian editorial from last week, suggesting that Oregonian editorial board resign
We Out Here Magazine: Stay for the revolution (first hand account of protests)
Today’s news summary: Protest at NE Portland police precinct, 15 arrested, more calls for Ted Wheeler to resign, city council not able to meet due to vacations, families of police shootings talk about grief, community and next steps
Oregonian: Protest at NE Portland police precinct stays mostly calm Sunday as officers strike conciliatory tone: Key takeaways
KATU: Portland Police arrest 15 at Portland’s North Precinct where several fires started
KOIN: Night 101: Protests persist at North Precinct, 15 arrested
Street Roots: Editorial | Portland needs clear leadership on police reform – The mayor’s response to the protests is underwhelming. It’s time for city leaders to unite for meaningful change
Don’t Shoot PDX: 100 Days of Protest: We Thank You All
Oregonian: Portland City Council fractured and on vacation
Willamette Week: After Four Years of Attempting to Engage With Ted Wheeler About Police Accountability, Bobbin Singh Has Come to a Hard Conclusion: He Must Go – The executive director of the Oregon Justice Resource Center explains why he wants the mayor to resign, and what he and others mean when they say Portland is under the thumb of a “rogue police force.”
Oregon Public Broadcasting: Family members of Oregonians killed by police discuss grief, community and next steps (episode of the show “Think Out Loud”)
Today’s news summary: Sit-ins and protest marches on day 101 of protests, 59 arrests, several reviews/retrospectives of the past 100 days of protest in Portland, Ted Wheeler interview, more calls for Wheeler’s resignation, statement by commissioner JoAnn Hardesty.
Oregonian: Park sit-ins on Saturday kick off 101st consecutive day of Portland protests
Oregonian: Tensions at Portland protest flare Saturday night after Molotov cocktails tossed near police blocking march route
KOIN: Night 100: Riot, Molotov cocktail, injuries, 59 arrests
Portland Police Bureau: UPDATE: 59 Arrested During Riot (Photo) (list of people arrested, police statement/description of events)
Oregonian: 100 Days of Protests in Portland – How one of America’s whitest major cities became the center of the national conversation over systemic racism and police brutality. (pictures/timeline info, see related video below)
Portland Mercury: Photo Essay: The 100th Day of Protests in Portland
Oregonian: Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on city protests, police violence, lack of clarity about his stance: Q&A (long interview with Ted Wheeler, discussion of how he cannot comment on police performance publicly due to union contract)
Oregonian: Portland mayor facing resignation calls, questioned leadership as election looms
Oregonian: Editorial: In this overheated moment, stand down on nightly protests
Today’s news summary: Protests at police union building, 23 arrests, Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty issues statement on first 100 days of protests, more video of police attempting to control protests, reflections/videos on history of current protests
Oregonian: Oregon troopers respond to Portland protests Friday as Gov. Kate Brown calls for calm: Key takeaways
KPTV: Unlawful assembly declared outside Portland police union; 27 people arrested
KATU: Unlawful assembly declared outside police union headquarters on 100th day of protest
KPTV: North Portland community bands together as Portland nears 100 days of protests
KATU: WATCH | Portland protests reach 100th day (45 minute video of 99 days of protest)
KATU: Commissioner Hardesty issues statement after 100 days of protests (also in tweet below)
Oregonian: 6 more people intend to sue city of Portland over police actions, injuries at protests
Oregonian: Michael Reinoehl appeared to target right-wing demonstrator before fatal shooting in Portland, police say
Oregonian: Oregon governor disputes sheriffs’ accounts of plea for Portland protest help