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  1. 2 hours ago

    "Oregon PERS: Lawmakers successfully stanch pension cost increases but leave system’s funded status at risk"

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    4 hours ago

    things! that are happening! tonight!

    Just a few of the scheduled Black Lives Matter protest events around the city later tonight:
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  3. 4 hours ago

    Independent journalist Rosie Riddle captured some viral footage at a Portland Black Lives Matter protest. Here's what happened when the mainstream media came knocking to let them use it.

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  4. 7 hours ago

    "That brings the state’s total infections to 18,817 and the state's total death toll to 325."

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  5. 7 hours ago

    "Oregon Legislature to convene Aug. 10 to close [$1.2 billion] budget hole" Bills related to policing and shielding employers from COVID-19 lawsuits could also be on the table.

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    9 hours ago

    Bloody wounds. Seared skin. Broken bones. Weeks of restive demonstrations in Portland are leaving an indelible mark on protesters as the nightly cries against police violence and racism have often ended with an aggressive show of force by local and federal officers. (1/12)

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  7. 10 hours ago

    "Sam Robinson tells the story of the Chinook People"

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  8. 12 hours ago

    "Thursday’s protests, for the first time in weeks, were largely peaceful. KGW’s crews on the ground saw zero state or federal officers on the scene all night. That was the case again Friday night. "

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  9. 12 hours ago

    The State of Oregon's eviction moratorium extends through September 30th— and renters / mortgage holders have until March 31, 2021 to pay back what's owed. Help with food and utilities is also available from the State.

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  10. Jul 31

    Free food in Parkrose, daily BLM, a peaceful transition, and more... this weekend in East Portland.

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  11. Jul 31

    "All of the rescue efforts ended in success, with no one badly injured or dead."

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    Jul 31

    "Portland protests draw thousands Thursday, no state, federal police in sight"

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  13. Jul 31

    Portland Police Bureau is cooperating with City environmental services staff to help them know which chemical compositions to look for— but federal agencies are not cooperating.

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  14. Jul 31

    An excellent look at the challenges of indie journalism as Portland's protests continue to attract national attention.

    So journalism in Portland's gotten real weird the last few weeks. It's probably gonna get worse. Wrote a thing about it. The Feds are coming to your city. The Parachutes will follow.
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  15. Jul 30

    "The Portland Police Bureau [is] temporarily enjoined from collecting or maintaining audio or video of protesters demonstrating in public spaces," the temporary restraining order states, with exceptions for investigations into criminal activities.

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    Jul 30

    Lawyers who've fought police unions suggest the oversight measure will be tied up in litigation for years if approved in Nov. says the measure could be a catalyst for needed change of state law & the city's police union contract

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    Jul 30

    Portland Chief Lovell said that “OSP and PPB will work jointly”—and indicated that OSP will serve as a link between Portland police and federal officers who will remain in Portland after the speciality team leaves.

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  18. Jul 30

    More violence towards media:

    This is the kind of round that hit my collarbone and it was pepper balls that struck my press badge and lower. (Powder was evidence enough) After assessing everything it appears I was hit four times total.
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  19. Jul 30

    "Portland police clear parks across from federal courthouse in early-morning sweep"

    Portland police clear parks across from federal courthouse in early-morning sweep
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  20. Jul 30

    Wheeler apologizes for using gas on non-violent protesters:

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    Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler addressed his nickname — "Tear Gas Teddy" — during a press call today Wheeler called it a "mistake" that local police used tear gas against nonviolent protesters: "It should never have happened, I take personal responsibility for it, and I'm sorry."
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