Murmurs: Sam Adams Is Back

In other news: A Proud Boy was sentenced to eight days in jail.

Portland Politicians Targeted In Racist Screeds

Metro Councilor Juan Carlos González and Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty both issued statements after receiving racist insults on their Facebook accounts and other social media platforms.

City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Condemns Use of Boulders to Expel Portland Homeless Camps

Portland’s Parks Are a Cherished Gem. But They Can’t Make Ends Meet.

Portland Parks & Recreation does a lot of things Portlanders love. Over the past five years, it has wanted to do even more.

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 City Council Will Urge City Attorneys to Advocate for Pro-Choice Court Rulings, From Afar

Murmurs: Black Women Now Lead Portland Fire and Police Bureaus

In other news: Portland school district says more housing improves outcomes.

Mayor Ted Wheeler Has Received Just One Campaign Donation Since Jan. 2

The slow fundraising raise fresh questions about his campaign for reelection.