The Indictment of One Portland Riot Cop May Be Just the Start

The Portland Police Bureau has referred three cases of Rapid Response Team officers to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office this year.

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Along Southeast Division Street. (Sam Gehrke)

The Oregon Department of Transportation Can’t Hit Its Targets for Fewer Traffic Deaths. So the Agency Wants to Change the Target.

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Commissioner Loretta Smith speaks after finishing second in the primary vote for Portland City Council in May. (Walker Stockly)

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The Indictment of One Portland Riot Cop May Be Just the Start

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