Willamette Week

City Declines to Retract Misleading Tweet, But Urges People Receiving Threats Related to June 29 Protest to Contact Police

“We strongly encourage any Pop Mob members who have received such threats to report them to the Portland Police Bureau.”

Proud Boy Donovan Flippo Pleads Guilty to 2018 Assault

Flippo attacked Ledwith on a city sidewalk outside the context of a political brawl.

Assaulted by a Homeless Man at Poet’s Beach in 2017, Couple Is Suing Portland for Negligence

The federal suit, filed Tuesday, alleges that city police knew the man was dangerous, but failed to remove him for camping on public property or threatening other park users.

The Furniture and Equipment Bill Grows for Multnomah County’s New Courthouse

At least one lawmaker has sticker shock.

Murmurs: Pearl Residents Organize Against Hotel Tower

In other news: Antifascists demand police retraction.

Portland Antifascists Demand Police Retraction of Milkshake Tweet

“The city’s irresponsible statement has resulted in many death threats,” organizers say.

Suspicious Package Leads to Second Evacuation of Portland City Hall This Month

Portland city government has been inundated with complaints, threats and trolling messages after violence at a June 29 protest made national headlines.

City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Fears Vision Zero Traffic Stops Will Be “Weaponized” Against People of Color

The City Council member came under fire in June for suggesting that distracted pedestrians were to blame for traffic incidents. She apologized in a string of tweets Tuesday, but reiterated she didn’t want policies that might “further criminaliz[e] and punish” people of color.

Portland Murderer Larry Hurwitz Arrested in California With Cocaine and Cash

Hurwitz pleaded no contest in 2000 to the murder of Tim Moreau, who had worked for Hurwitz at the Starry Night, a downtown Portland nightclub.

Portland Police Arrest Man For Threatening Anti-ICE Protesters with a Knife

“Say something when I’m walking away, and I will stab every one of you motherfuckers,” he shouted in video of the incident.

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