Here’s Why Prominent Black Activists Say They Fear Opening Their Mailboxes

Portland City Council responded this week to a “kill list.”

Two Fires at a Westside Jewish Community Center in a Week Raise Questions

Eugene Man Charged With Bias Crime After Attacking 70-Year-Old Indian Woman

A Eugene man was charged with bias crime, attempted murder, and strangulation after assaulting a 70-year-old Indian motel owner on New Years Eve.

Portland Man Who Shouted Slurs and Shoved Gay Men Is First Person Convicted Under Oregon’s New Bias Crime Law

Two Queer Portlanders Describe Downtown Attack: Punches and Kicks Followed Slurs

“We were creatures to them that were going against what they thought women look like.”

“I’m The Victim,” Declares MAX Stabber Jeremy Christian in Courtroom Rant

He interrupted the testimony of Demetria Hester, a black woman who had a confrontation with Christian the night before the stabbing.

Russell Courtier Sentenced to Life in Prison For Murder of Teenager Larnell Bruce, Jr.

Russell Courtier, a member of a white supremacist prison gang who killed a black teenager by running him over with his Jeep in August 2016, was today sentenced to life in prison will a 28-year minimum before he is eligible for release.

Murmurs: Russell Courtier Guilty of Murder and Hate Crime in Death of Larnell Bruce, Jr.

In other news: Ted Wheeler splits with his political consultant.