Your Thursday, May 16 Daily Primer: ICE Contractor Posts Bail For Proud Boy — Amazon Briefly Drops Powell’s Books

WHAT TO KNOW:

A contractor for ICE is under investigation by his employer for posting bail in March to free a member of the right-wing men’s fraternity the Proud Boys from the Multnomah County Jail.
Powell’s Books was dropped by Amazon—a major blow to the Portland bookseller. After WW asked questions, Amazon said it restored Powell’s account.
Yesterday, Rep. Earl Blumenauer called Oregon’s support of removing the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act a “death sentence.” Later in the day, Gov. Kate Brown pulled back that support, saying it was misguided and incorrect.
The Oregon Department of Justice has decided to appeal a ruling by federal Magistrate Judge John Acosta that would have made Frank Gable a free man.
In a new U.S. News ranking of states based on how well they perform for their citizens, Oregon ranks number 27 and Washington ranks number 1.
A designer thinks his Trail Blazers tribute T-shirt that says “Rip City” was ripped off. A local apparel company called Portland Gear is selling a similar design that says “Rain City.”

WHERE TO DRINK:

Lovejoy Tea Room is a delightful homage to English tradition in Northeast Portland. Naturally, there’s no shirking on the tea menu, which has more than 40 options.

CHILL WITH THE PICKLES:

You’ll be able to buy CBD products at Portland Pickles games this summer. Lazarus Naturals will begin a sponsorship deal with the local collegiate baseball team when its season kicks off.

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