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News – September 4, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 4, 2020

Today’s news summary: March to Penumbra Kelly building, some arrests, shooting suspect Michael Reinoehl killed in Washington state, government leaders condemn violence, calls for Ted Wheeler to resign, comments from protestors.

Oregonian: Police respond without broad force to Portland protests Thursday: Key takeaways (Penumbra Kelly building march, some arrests)

Oregonian: Police shooting of Michael Reinoehl: What we know about fatal encounter with fugitive task force in Washington

Vice News: Man Linked to Killing at a Portland Protest Says He Acted in Self-Defense (video from Vice News 9/3/2020 broadcast appears below)

Oregonian: Sister of Portland murder suspect Michael Reinoehl urges peace after his fatal shooting by police in Washington

Oregonian: Man under investigation in fatal shooting after pro-Trump rally in Portland admits he fired shots in interview with Vice News

Oregonian: Gov. Brown addresses Portland protest violence, coronavirus in news conference (video appears below)

Oregonian: Pointing lasers at officers during Portland protests now leads to federal civil disorder felony allegations

Oregonian: Vancouver police, Clark County Sheriff’s Office not sending officers to Portland

Daily Beast: Oregon’s ‘Unified’ Plan to End Portland Unrest Isn’t Unified at All

KGW: ‘When will protests stop?’ | Portland activist says that’s the wrong question – Portland activist Cameron Whitten says Portlanders should instead be asking when the suffering of their Black neighbors will end.

The Skanner: Editorial from the Publisher: Should Ted Wheeler Resign?

Ecclesio: A Pastor in the Portland Uprising by Aric Clark (first person account of attending protest)

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Oregon leaders condemn acts of violence ahead of Labor Day weekend protests (city/county/state leaders)

Facebook: Ted Wheeler responds to protests, violence

News – September 3, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 3, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protesters march to PPB’s North Precinct, 3 arrested, Trump review of funding to Portland, federal charges against protesters, several commentaries from activist/leaders on protests, several police oversight board members resign

KOIN.com: Night 97: Protesters march to PPB’s North Precinct, 3 arrested

KGW: Small group marches to North Precinct, police make 3 arrests (includes video)

How the fatal shooting of Patriot Prayer supporter in downtown Portland unfolded

Oregonian: Oregon State Police deputized by feds; unclear how many will assist with Portland protests

Oregonian: Trump orders review of federal funding to Portland, other ‘anarchist’ cities

Oregonian: Feds start leveling rare civil disorder charges against demonstrators for alleged violence at Portland protests

Oregonian: Medics must comply with lawful police orders to disperse during protests, judge rules

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Federal authorities signal a change in approach with new protest charges

Willamette Week: Eric Ward Feared Someone Would Be Killed in Portland’s Street Battles. He’s More Worried by What’s Next. (leader of local progressive non-profit)

Willamette Week: Major Downtown Property Owner Urges City Council to Address “Lawlessness You Are Endorsing Downtown”

Willamette Week: For Ted Wheeler’s Birthday, Protest Support Group Snack Bloc Released an “Infomercial” About Ending White Supremacy—and Called for His Resignation

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Activist’s worry: Trump, Wheeler rhetoric distracts from purpose of Portland protests (includes audio)

CNN: Portland police oversight board members resign over escalating tensions in the city

The Guardian (UK): Breadth of rightwing Portland protest network reveals energized Trump base

New York Times: What a 16-Year-Old Learned in Three Months of Portland Protests

News – September 2, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 2, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protests quiet, police chief challenges elected leaders, comments from Trump, Ted Wheeler to move, calls for widespread change and peace, paintball attacker sued for $250,000, issues with sending federal law enforcement to US cities.

Oregonian: Portland protests quiet Tuesday as demonstrations, response remain in spotlight

Oregonian: Portland police chief challenges elected leaders to ‘draw line in sand’; mayor condemns senseless violence

Oregonian: Trump says “Portland has been burning for decades”, excuses supporters who fired paintballs at counterprotestors

Oregonian: Pro-Trump supporter who fired paintballs into downtown Portland crowd is sued for $250,000 (refers to August 22 Proud Boys rally)

Oregonian: Portland mayor Ted Wheeler says he’ll move after protest outside his condo build draws arrests, calls for widespread change (see September 1 report for more info)

Oregonian: Man under investigation in fatal shooting of Patriot Prayer supporter was wounded in July after trying to grab gun from stranger (photographer has come forward with story)

CNN: Portland mayor calls for peace as protest near 100 days and state officials move to prosecute demonstrators

CNN: Federal law enforcement drawn deeper into Trump’s political ambitions (discusses sending federal law enforcement to Kenosha, Portland, and other cities)

News – September 1, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 1, 2020

Today’s news summary: Pushback on Oregon governor’s plan to address protests, protest at Portland mayor’s condo turns violent, riot declared, DHS sends warning to Portland, fact checks on fire claims by Trump, analysis of Trump/Wheeler relationship.

Oregonian: Clackamas, Washington County sheriffs rebuff Governor Kate Brown’s request to staff Portland protests

Oregonian: Oregon, political leaders feud over who will aid Portland as protestors dispute that more cops are the answer

Willamette Week: Suburban Sheriffs Refuse Governor’s Request to Aid in Policing Portland Protests

Oregonian: March to Portland mayor Ted Wheeler’s home declared riot Monday as burning debris thrown into building: key takeaways

Oregonian: Officer repeatedly punches protestor after police declare riot, watch viral video embedded in article

Portland protests continue for 96th consecutive night as police declare riot, arrest several

Oregonian: Livestreamer capture video of shooting on Saturday 8/29/2020 (see video below)

A Portland livestreamer captured a fatal shooting near downtown protest

Oregonian: Friends remember Aaron ‘Jay” Danielson, killed after Trump rally, as “proud American and proud Portlander’

Oregonian: Man under investigation for Portland shooting at mayor’s condo the night before the shooting

CNN: DHS warns Portland mayor that feds ‘will have no choice but to protect our American citizens’ if unrest continues

CNN: FACT CHECK – “We are not ablaze”, Portland Fire Department says after Trump falsely claims ‘entire city’ is on fire

CNN: Trump refuses to denounce violent actions by right-wing supporters

CNN: Understanding the battle between Donald Trump and Portland mayor Ted Wheeler

News – August 31, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 1, 2020

Oregonian: Subdued Portland protest draws forceful police response Sunday, one day after fatal shooting: Key takeaways

Oregonian: Oregon governor Kate Brown to send state troopers to help police protests after fatal shooting

Oregonian: Man fatally shot after pro-Trump caravan was Patriot Prayer “friend and supporter” Aaron Davidson

Portland Mayor Wheeler and Police Chief Lovell address shooting homicide near downtown protests

Oregonian: Portland mayor Ted Wheeler to Donald Trump: ‘support us’ or ‘stay the hell out of the way’

Oregonian: Photos show frantic but futile attempts to save victim of shooting near Portland protests

Oregonian: Progressive community groups call for Portland mayor, police chief to resign following deadly shooting

Oregonian: Portland shooter appeared with gun at earlier protests (long article)

Oregonian: What is Patriot Prayer? Portland shooting victim wore hat with group’s insignia

CNN: Video prior to Portland shooting, includes Joe Biden statement on Portland shooting

CNN: One person is dead after shooting during protests in downtown Portland (summary of coverage)

CNN: Victim in Portland shooting identified, Governor Kate Brown announces plan to quell protests

CNN: Quick summary of Portland shooting and reaction from officials

Welcome to Portland Protest News!

By Andy Sylvester on September 1, 2020

This site contains links to news coverage and analysis of the ongoing protests in Portland, Oregon.