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Tess Riski

Tess Riski covers cops, courts, protests and extremism. She joined Willamette Week in 2020.

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Portland Police Union Endorses Rene Gonzalez in Bid to Unseat Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

Portland Police Union Endorses Rene Gonzalez in Bid to Unseat Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

By Tess RiskiApril 25, 2022 at 3:31 pm PDT

District Attorney Mike Schmidt Endorses Jo Ann Hardesty in Portland City Council Race

District Attorney Mike Schmidt Endorses Jo Ann Hardesty in Portland City Council Race

By Tess RiskiApril 20, 2022 at 3:14 pm PDT

This City Council Race Could Be a Bellwether for Policing in Portland

This City Council Race Could Be a Bellwether for Policing in Portland

By Tess RiskiApril 20, 2022 at 6:20 am PDT

Multnomah County Corrections Union Endorses Sheriff Candidate Capt. Derrick Peterson

Multnomah County Corrections Union Endorses Sheriff Candidate Capt. Derrick Peterson

By Tess RiskiApril 14, 2022 at 10:59 am PDT

Portland City Auditor Candidate Dinged for Late Campaign Finance Filings

Portland City Auditor Candidate Dinged for Late Campaign Finance Filings

By Tess RiskiApril 13, 2022 at 7:31 pm PDT

Portland Police Lack Written Policy for Surveillance Tools Like Room X-rays and Robot Cameras, Audit Finds

Portland Police Lack Written Policy for Surveillance Tools Like Room X-rays and Robot Cameras, Audit Finds

By Tess RiskiApril 13, 2022 at 6:20 am PDT

Following 3-Year Suspension, Vance Day Seeks a Second Act on the Oregon Court of Appeals

Following 3-Year Suspension, Vance Day Seeks a Second Act on the Oregon Court of Appeals

By Tess RiskiApril 07, 2022 at 1:26 pm PDT

Mike Myers’ Massive Undertaking: Unifying Portland’s Fragmented Public Safety Systems

Mike Myers’ Massive Undertaking: Unifying Portland’s Fragmented Public Safety Systems

By Tess RiskiApril 06, 2022 at 5:25 am PDT

Portland Mayor Wants $2 Million From Feds for Body Cameras to Offset Costs for County Prosecutors and Public Defenders

Portland Mayor Wants $2 Million From Feds for Body Cameras to Offset Costs for County Prosecutors and Public Defenders

By Tess RiskiApril 05, 2022 at 5:58 pm PDT

District Attorney’s Office to Reimburse Portland Police Overtime Costs for Certain Weekend and Evening Calls

District Attorney’s Office to Reimburse Portland Police Overtime Costs for Certain Weekend and Evening Calls

By Tess RiskiApril 01, 2022 at 4:14 pm PDT

We Asked Mayor Ted Wheeler About His Plan to Hire 200 New Police Officers

We Asked Mayor Ted Wheeler About His Plan to Hire 200 New Police Officers

By Tess RiskiMarch 31, 2022 at 5:30 am PDT

The Curious Case of Malik Muhammad

The Curious Case of Malik Muhammad

By Tess RiskiMarch 30, 2022 at 5:30 am PDT

Portland Street Response Expands Citywide, With 24/7 Service Still on Hold

Portland Street Response Expands Citywide, With 24/7 Service Still on Hold

By Tess RiskiMarch 28, 2022 at 5:28 pm PDT

Prosecutors Use “Tiny” Toese’s Kmart Parking Lot Speech to Make Case He Should Remain in Jail

Prosecutors Use “Tiny” Toese’s Kmart Parking Lot Speech to Make Case He Should Remain in Jail

By Tess RiskiMarch 24, 2022 at 4:37 pm PDT

Should Portland Police Merge With the County Sheriff?

Should Portland Police Merge With the County Sheriff?

By Tess RiskiMarch 23, 2022 at 6:20 am PDT