Portland Protest News

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 protest day 100 pic.twitter.com/aQw3sGEyYT

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/TheRealCoryElia/status/1302547014333337601

Protesters are choosing to March despite police warnings. There are police vehicles waiting in the the crowd's path. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/lScpJDMnox

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 6, 2020

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

What Portland needs is truth and reconciliation. We need new leadership and a new direction. We need to prove that in the city of Portland, Black Lives Matter.

We need justice. Then we will have peace. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/6HAyoQXtJf

— Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty (@JoAnnPDX) September 5, 2020

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

Portland protest day 99 pic.twitter.com/rqTpBYL41s

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 5, 2020

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)

100 Days. 100 Nights.

That’s how long Portlanders have taken to the streets.

Because we can't expect peace when there is no justice.

Full statement attached and continued in this thread. pic.twitter.com/osxcvQl4UU

— Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty (@JoAnnPDX) September 5, 2020

Just got thrown to the ground by PPB while documenting an arrest. pic.twitter.com/j3ga3NsJVy

— Mathieu Lewis-Rolland (@MathieuLRolland) September 5, 2020

I am still upset by an #officer laying hands on me and another escalating the situation by joining in and moving me backwards physically.
I was already on the sidewalk, per LEO orders.

I was not impeding any lawful activity by officers.

There was no reason to push me.#PDX #PPB https://t.co/bGGJtP07kW

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) September 5, 2020

This is what Portland Police and Oregon State police are doing to nonviolent protesters. pic.twitter.com/glmAnBt6iM

— doug brown (@dougbrown8) September 5, 2020

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

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)

Portland protest day 98 pic.twitter.com/HspuQG1mpx

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 4, 2020

Night 98. Protesters marching from Laurelhurst Park have just arrived at the Penumbra Kelly Building. Portland Police has just warned the crowd & members of the press to stay off the building property. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/PDxqFPyR8T

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 4, 2020

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

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)

Portland protest day 97 pic.twitter.com/2ly8wYBDwf

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 3, 2020

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

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

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