Oregon Lawmakers Punt on a Bill That Sought to Reduce Criminal Sentences for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Grammy-Winning Musician John Legend Once Again Weighs In on Oregon’s Criminal Justice Policies

Indiana Man Charged With Attempted Murder of Portland Police Officers to Be Extradited to Oregon

Man Who Stole Catalytic Converter From Prius Parked at Portland Library Is Sentenced to 366 Days in Prison

District Attorney Mike Schmidt Testifies Against Minimum Sentences

“We’ve learned that much of what we believed was true nearly three decades ago was not only untrue but actively harmful.”

Murmurs: Secretary of State Opens Investigation of Police Commander

In other news: Mike Schmidt testified March 23 in support of ending mandatory minimum sentences.

Secretary of State Opens Investigation Into Portland Police Commander who Suggested Residents Should Vote Out the District Attorney

The city’s Independent Police Review, which investigates allegations of police misconduct, says it will not probe Hurley’s action.

Multnomah County Prosecutors Announce Hard Line on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

Mike Schmidt’s announcement comes in the wake of a killing spree at massage parlors in Atlanta.