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It's Been 31 Years Since Lloyd "Tony" Stevenson Was Killed by Portland Police at Age 31

Lloyd “Tony” Stevenson was 31 years old when a Portland police officer killed him. It’s been 31 years since he died. Stevenson, an off-duty security guard, father to five and a former Marine, was in a 7-Eleven store in Northeast Portland when it was robbed April 20, 1985. He helped two employees stop the thief, … Continue reading It’s Been 31 Years Since Lloyd “Tony” Stevenson Was Killed by Portland Police at Age 31

Jessie Sponberg Could Face Fine for Failing to Report Campaign Cash to State

Sponberg calls the oversight—punishable with a fine up to $265—an honest mistake made by an all-volunteer campaign whose treasurer is in the hospital.

Damian Lillard Celebrates Playoff Berth by Shopping in Old Town, Hugging a Portland Cop

On Wednesday, Damian Lillard led the Portland Trail Blazers to a wholly unexpected playoff berth. On Thursday, he celebrated by shopping local—and posing for a photo with a thrilled police officer. Portland Police Officer Rashida Saunders posted a photo of her and Lillard on Thursday evening. He’s holding a bag from Portland sneaker and skater … Continue reading Damian Lillard Celebrates Playoff Berth by Shopping in Old Town, Hugging a Portland Cop

Four Questions for Peter Horan, an Expert Witness in the Hulk Hogan Sex-Tape Trial

How much is a Hulk Hogan sex tape worth? That’s the question one Portlander had to answer in a Florida courtroom last month. Peter Horan, a Portland tech investor, was called as an expert witness in the civil trial of Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker Media for invading his privacy by posting the video. The jury … Continue reading Four Questions for Peter Horan, an Expert Witness in the Hulk Hogan Sex-Tape Trial

The 12 Lines That Put a Bird on Bernie Sanders' Second Portland Speech

Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders’ speech at the Moda Center on Friday had a pep-rally feel, complete with a wave by the entire arena and crowd surfing.

Zia McCabe: "As a Woman, a Mother and a Feminist, I Support Bernie Sanders"

Dandy Warhols keyboardist and environmental activist Zia MaCabe gave a rousing welcome to Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders this morning. “I’ve never donated to campaign before, and I’ve never voted in a primary before,” McCabe told a cheering crowd in the Moda Center. “But I’ve donated to Bernie five times.” McCabe reminded the crowd … Continue reading Zia McCabe: “As a Woman, a Mother and a Feminist, I Support Bernie Sanders”

Committee Recommends Portland Pull Investments From Caterpillar, Saying Its Bulldozers Support the Israeli Occupation of Palestine

The issue of whether Portland should divest from Caterpillar and other companies said to support the Palestinian occupation sparked controversy and division in October among members of another volunteer-led city committee, the Human Rights Commission.

Portland Ceramics Artist Hits the Campaign-Donation Limit By Selling Bernie Sanders Pipes

Portlanders are drawing national attention for their forays into presidential politics. Among them: Division Street ceramics artist Ariel Zimman, who is selling handmade pipes embellished with the campaign logo and face of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont). Zimman, 29, runs Southeast Portland company RELM Studios. Through her side project Stonedware, Zimman sells the marijuana pipes for … Continue reading Portland Ceramics Artist Hits the Campaign-Donation Limit By Selling Bernie Sanders Pipes

Portland Organizer Founds "Trump Has Tiny Hands PAC"

A Portland political organizer is drawing national attention for founding a political action committee mocking the size of Donald Trump’s hands. Henry Kraemer formally registered the “Trump Has Tiny Hands PAC” with the Federal Election Commission yesterday. The PAC has drawn national attention, including a write-up on Time magazine’s website. Beltway news site The Hill … Continue reading Portland Organizer Founds “Trump Has Tiny Hands PAC”

Portland LGBTQ Soccer Team Drops "Isis" Name

“There was no controversy,” says Sammy Rodriguez, president of the club for LGBTQ players. “At first.”

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