News for September 10

Posted on by sal

Summary

With fires throughout Oregon, ongoing evacuations in cities near Portland, and smoke blowing into the area resulting in unhealthy air quality, there was no demonstration on the night of September 10th.

Scheduled Events

Media

Articles

Buzzfeed News

When They Came To An Oregon Town To Take Pictures Of The Fires, Armed Locals Thought They Were Antifa Arsonists

KOIN

Wheeler orders PPB to stop using tear gas immediately

OPB

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler bans use of CS tear gas in ongoing protests

The Oregonian

Arrest of Oregon political figure for ‘interfering’ with Portland police calls new attention to the nebulous nature of that crime (Subscriber Exclusive)

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler orders police to immediately stop using type of tear gas on protest crowds

Michael Reinoehl died from gunshot wounds to head and upper torso, autopsy found

Rumors about ‘antifa’ wildfires in Oregon are false, law enforcement says

Portland Mercury

After Months of Protests, Mayor Wheeler Bans CS Gas

Good Afternoon, News: Clackamas Biggest Wildfire Concern, Wheeler Bans CS Tear Gas, and Trump Reels from Disastrous Interview

Mother of Murdered Portland Anti-Fascist Activist Still Seeking Answers

The Washington Post

Swept up in the federal response to Portland protests: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to be seen again’

Willamette Week

A Cadre of Helmeted Guerrilla Filmmakers Is Coming to You Live From Portland’s Flaming Streets

An Embattled Mayor Ted Wheeler Says He Won’t Surrender the Portland Police Bureau to His Critics

Douglas County Sheriff Rebukes False Claims About Antifa Arsonists That Spread With Oregon Wildfire

Mayor Ted Wheeler Directs Portland Police Bureau to Stop Using Tear Gas at Protests

Most Oregonians Think Portland Protests Are Violent and Counterproductive

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Explains Why He’ll Defund the Police, But Only a Little

The Public Health Crisis of Racism Starts Early—With Who Gets Bullied at School

Protests for September 9

Posted on by sal

Summary

Despite much of the city’s attention pulled in the direction of the fires burning just southeast of Portland, the nightly demonstration proceeded as usual, just as it has for over 100 days. This event began at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in southwest Portland, the regular meeting spot for protesters that planned to demonstrate at the nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. At its height the event pulled around 100 – 120 protesters.

Just after 10 pm, the group arrived at the ICE facility. What followed was several hours of chanting and dancing by protesters. Despite the continued presence of a small group of federal officers at the front of the building and documented reinforcements at the back of the building, officers largely did not engage besides to make two announcements to protesters to not set fires near the building. By 12:30 am federal officers had gone inside the building and numbers in the ranks of protesters dwindled, signaling the end of the night.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Southwest Portland for the nightly demonstration.

For more information on the Attica Prison Riot click here.

At about 10:05 pm, protesters who marched from Elizabeth Caruthers Park arrived at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building.

Just after 11:05 pm, federal officers made an announcement on their loudspeaker to protesters.

Just before 12:25 am federal officers, who had been standing outside the ICE facility since protesters arrived, went inside the building.

Media

Present

Articles

The Hill

Donald Trump Jr. on alleged Kenosha shooter: He shouldn’t have been at the protests, but ‘we all do stupid things at 17’

KGW

Protests continue in Portland, PPB chief talks initiatives and training

KOIN

New riot charge for protester accused of hitting officer with shield

Night 104: Direct action march planned for Elizabeth Caruthers Park

Record arrests, repeat offenders, dropped charges: August protest stats

Newsweek

Portland Police Urge Protesters Not to Start Fires as Blazes Ravage Oregon

The New York Times

D.H.S. Downplayed Threats From Russia and White Supremacists, Whistle-Blower Says

OPB

Portland passes nation’s toughest restriction on facial recognition technology

Portland police officers placed on administrative duty under new protest direction from Mayor Ted Wheeler

The Oregonian

Acting DHS Secretary says elected leaders in Portland ‘played partisan politics with public safety’

Much-touted alternative first responder program now expected to launch a year late

Police confiscated .380-caliber bullet from Michael Reinoehl’s apartment — same kind used in fatal downtown Portland shooting after Trump rally

Witness says officers never gave commands before firing at Michael Reinoehl outside WA apartment

3 Portland police officers put on desk duty while misconduct allegations investigated

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Wildfires a Statewide Emergency, Bad News for Violent Portland Cops, and a Tsunami of Bad News for Trump

Portland Pays $975,000 Settlement to Family of Man Slain by Police

U.S. News

How Racist Policies Fostered Portland’s White Majority

Willamette Week

Department of Corrections Deploys Nearly 150 Prisoners to Fight Oregon Wildfires

Police

Agencies Present

  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Protests for September 8

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Tuesday evening, as wildfires kicked up across the state of Oregon, protesters marched from Waterfront Park to the TriMet transit police offices in Old Town. They were blocked at several points by police lines, and marchers diverted around them, then decided to march to the Central police precinct. Next they moved to City Hall nearby, dancing and some freestyle rap, before being dispersed again. Arrests happened at several points during the march and dispersals, including that of a reporter, and one arrest that led to a medical emergency for the protester (graphic video is marked below). Many protesters left after this disturbing arrest, and the night ended with no other significant activities.

Scheduled Events

Waterfront Park Direct Action March – 8 PM

Timeline

Protesters are gathered in Waterfront Park, near the Burnside Bridge. Smoke has returned, this time from wildfires to the south of us near Salem and Woodburn.

The protest is blocked again at NW Naito and Davis:

The protest continues to move to another location:

Graffiti on City Hall:

Portland police announce that a large section of downtown is closed:

CW for a medical emergency during an arrest:

Reporter @KohzKah was arrested tonight:

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

When Portland police use tear gas, protesters aren’t the only ones breathing it

The Oregonian

Nearly 2 in 3 Portland voters view Mayor Ted Wheeler unfavorably, even more favor new police oversight system, poll shows

Willamette Week

I Live in East Portland. Riot Police Threatened Me in My Yard.

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

Number of arrests

Eleven

Charges

  • Interfering with a Peace Officer 
  • Resist Arrest
  • Disorderly Conduct II 
  • Attempt Escape III 

Protests for September 7

Posted on by sal

Summary

September 7th in Portland saw the start of a windstorm that brought in smoke from fires in the Mount Hood and nearby Washington areas, making the air uncomfortable to breathe in some areas and dangerous for sensitive groups in others. Possibly as a result of this, there was no night demonstration in Portland. There were, however, an abundance of right-wing rallies to cover in the area.

In Oregon City, a caravan of Trump supporters rallied at Clackamas Community College. Hundreds of people gathered and listened to a few speeches before setting off in a caravan that drove along the freeways around the area before some of the group split off while the rest continued all the way to Salem, Oregon. In Salem, the group held a flag waving rally at the city’s capital building. This rally was met by some Salem community members coming out to counter-protest, although the group of counter-protesters appeared to be visibly smaller than the right-wing rally.

Members of the flag waving rally were noticeably aggressive towards both counter-protesters and press. Assaults on multiple individuals were caught on video by journalists on the ground. As a result of one of the assaults, two ring-wing protesters would arrested by Salem Police but were quickly released. It is unclear if these individuals were actually charged with a crime.

In Portland, a demonstration for Black Lives Matter was held around mid-day. Protesters in attendance listened to speeches and performances by community members. The group eventually left the park to march around the area, and by the time they returned for more speeches, the smoke blowing into Portland had gotten visibly more severe. Unlike in Salem, this event ended without any altercations or interference by police officers.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Oregon City to Salem

Trump supporters held a rally in Oregon City just outside of Portland.

The pro-Trump car caravan made their way to Salem for a flag waving rally.

CONTENT WARNING: The video below shows multiple individuals from the right-wing rally assaulting a leftist protester.

Two individuals who were assaulting a counter protester were arrested…

… And then quickly released.

Cathedral Park

In North Portland, protesters gathered at Cathedral Park for a demonstration and march.

Very important members of the community were in attendance of the march, seen below:

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

Hundreds gather for pro-Trump vehicle rally in Portland suburb

The Oregonian

Multiple arrests after Trump supporters, Proud Boys gather for Labor Day caravan, Salem rally

Portland City Council fractured and on vacation

Right-wing activists and supporters of President Donald Trump gathered in Oregon City (Video)

Wildfire smoke pours into Portland metro, threatening air quality; state warns worse could come

We Out Here Magazine

A LETTER TO THE EDITORS

Police

Agencies Present

  • Salem Police Department

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Protests for September 6

Posted on by sal

Summary

In the evening of September 6th, protesters gathered in North Portland for the nightly demonstration. Beginning at Alberta Park, the group marched to The Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) north precinct. Immediately upon arrival at the precinct, protesters were met with the sound of PPB’s loudspeaker making an announcement stating that the precinct was closed and that anyone that entered the property would be subject to arrest. As protesters stood at the front of the precinct, they chanted, performed music, and set multiple mattresses on fire. The last mattress fire prompted a response from Portland Fire, preceded by PPB advancing on protesters to push them away from the mattress. At least one arrest occurred before officers quickly retreated back into the precinct.

Later in the night, the group attempted to move to the back of the precinct and were met by more announcements from the PPB loudspeaker and a riot line of officers who did not immediately engage with protesters. An incident also occurred with an individual in a car driving aggressively in the vicinity of protesters. This individual reportedly got out of their car to yell at protesters, then eventually drove off without causing any injuries. A few more arrests were made by PPB officers before the night ended by about 1 am.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered at Alberta Park in North Portland.

As protesters were barely arriving at The Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) north precinct, they were immediately issued a warning from PPB’s loudspeakers.

For context, the Boys and Girls Club building is right next to the north precinct (seen in the video below with the Blazers logo on the front).

Around 10:20 pm, PPB officers emerged from the north precinct to move protesters away from the mattress on fire.

One journalist had a strange encounter with a live-streamer:

Context: Brent Taylor is an officer with PPB who has garnered a reputation for brutality during the protests.

Just before midnight, a car drove aggressively near protesters.

A little after midnight, PPB officers reemerged from the north precinct building and arrested protesters.

Media

Present

Articles

KOIN

Protests in Portland expected to continue into Night 101

Resident says ‘house filled with tear gas’ during riot

Summer of protest: Chance for change, but obstacles exposed

OPB

Jacob Blake shares bedside video from hospital: ‘Every 24 hours there’s pain’

The Oregonian

Editorial: In this overheated moment, stand down on nightly protests

Portland mayor facing resignation calls, questioned leadership as election looms

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on city protests, police violence, lack of clarity about his stance: Q&A

Portland police bought thousands of impact munitions in response to protests: What the invoices show (Subscriber Exclusive)

Readers respond: Stop the violence by Portland police

Readers respond: Write in Teressa Raiford for Portland mayor

Summer of protests exposes both opportunities and obstacles for racial justice movement

Willamette Week

Klamath Falls Lawmaker Uses Fiery Photo From 2017 French Protest to Criticize Portland Protests

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

None

Arrests

15

Charges

Resisting Arrest, Reckless Burning, Possession of a Destructive Device, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 

Protests for September 5

Posted on by sal

Summary

September 5th marked 100 days of protests in Portland, Oregon. In accordance with the milestone, there were many events planned around the city throughout the day. Starting midday at noon, two different sit-ins took place at public parks, one in north Portland and the other in southeast Portland. Both sit-ins drew crowds of at least 100 community members each, and provided space for community members to speak and perform music. Also present at both parks were community resources and free food provided for attendees.

In the evening, hundreds of protesters gathered at Ventura Park in southeast Portland. Ahead of the planned march, the group sat on the grass in the park listening to speakers and musical performers. As the demonstration prepared to begin marching, they were intercepted by Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers and their loudspeaker (LRAD), which came to Ventura Park and informed protesters that they would not be allowed to proceed to the nearby PPB east precinct. Despite this announcement, protesters began marching anyways. Protesters got a few blocks away from the park when they were met by a riot line of PPB and Oregon State Police (OSP) officers. During a brief standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement, multiple incendiary devices were thrown into the space between the two groups inadvertently setting a protester’s legs on fire, which was put out by other protesters. Following this occurrence, PPB declared a riot and immediately began pushing protesters out of the area.

What followed was several hours of law enforcement officers pushing protesters out of the area using physical force and high amounts of impact munitions and tear gas, despite pushing protesters through residential neighborhoods and gassing community members inside their homes as a result. The protesters were split into multiple groups several times, but managed to regroup and continue moving throughout the area despite the continued dispersals by officers. Both PPB and OSP officers also appeared to conduct arrests at random, grabbing whoever was nearest to them or in the back of the pack of protesters as they moved away from incoming officers.

After protest numbers dwindled, several explosions were heard throughout the neighborhood. Some reports indicate an individual in a red car was driving around the area throwing devices out of their vehicle. Information on this event is still developing.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Day – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School

One of two sit-ins during the day took place at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.

Day – Lents Park

The other sit-in during the day took place at Lents Park.

An unrelated incident brought a police presence to the park, although it was not near where community members gathered for the demonstration.

Night – Ventura Park

In the evening, protesters attended a demonstration at Ventura Park in Southeast Portland.

Anarchy reigned at the bathroom line in Ventura Park.

As the crowd prepared to begin the march, police arrived at Ventura Park and made an announcement to protesters that they would not be allowed to proceed to their destination.

Just before 9:20 pm, Portland Police declared the gathering a riot right after a protester appeared to throw some kind of incendiary device in the space between protesters and the line of officers.

Protesters formed a barricade between themselves and law enforcement officers after said officers stopped pursuing them down the street.

During another dispersal, protesters were pushed and separated in multiple directions.

At around 10:40 pm, the two large groups of protesters that had gotten separated earlier in the night had a joyous reunion.

While many members of the group continued marching elsewhere, protesters that had been detained remained behind waiting to be transported.

Back to the protesters that continued marching:

As protester numbers dwindled and the night appeared to be coming to an end, several explosions were reported around the area.

Media

Present

Articles

ABC News

BLM rallies, memorial for man killed in Portland shooting

Portland police declare riot on 100th straight night of protests as ‘fire bombs’ hurled at officers

CNN

Portland braces for its 100th night of protests

KGW

‘Many boats in distress,’ several sink during ‘Trump Boat Parade’ on Texas lake

Riot declared as protesters march to Portland police East Precinct on the 100th night of protest

Trump, Biden receive law enforcement endorsements for different reasons

100 days of Black Lives Matter protests in Portland

KOIN

Hardesty on 100 days: ‘Social movements complex, messy’

Night 100: Riot, Molotov cocktail, injuries, 59 arrests

Photos: Day/Night 100 of protests in Portland

Portland protest milestone: ‘Why stop at Day 100?’

The New York Times

At Least 4 Boats Sink During ‘Trump Boat Parade’ in Texas, Officials Say

OPB

Portland police crack down fast on protesters Saturday night

Portland protests for racial justice reach 100th consecutive day

The Oregonian

Park sit-ins kick off 101st consecutive day of Portland protests

Police arrest 59, a new peak, on 101st night of Portland protests

Portland protest declared riot soon after it begins in SE Portland (live updates)

‘Tracking down’ Portland shooting suspect Michael Reinoehl was ‘significant accomplishment,’ says U.S. attorney general William Barr

100 days of Black Lives Matter protests in Portland: Timeline and photos trace the arc of events

100 Days of Protests in Portland

Portland Mercury

Photo Essay: The 100th Day of Protests in Portland

Willamette Week

Actor John Malkovich’s Son Among Protesters Arrested Outside Portland Police Association Headquarters Last Night

After Four Years of Attempting to Engage With Ted Wheeler About Police Accountability, Bobbin Singh Has Come to a Hard Conclusion: He Must Go

Do I Have to Burn My Fred Perry Shirts Because the Proud Boys Adopted Them as Their Uniform?

Portland Outdoor Homeless Shelters Are the Subject of a “Ludicrous Conspiracy” Theory, Says Multnomah County Chair

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Oregon State Troopers

Munitions

  • pepper balls
  • flash bangs
  • tear gas
  • smoke grenades

Arrests

59

Charges

Assaulting a public safety officer, Riot, Disorderly conduct II, Interfering with a peace officer, Resisting arrest, Escape III, Criminal mischief III, Attempted assaulting a public safety officer, Unlawful use of weapon, Arson I

Protests for September 4

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Friday night, protesters gathered in North Portland at Kenton Park and marched to the Portland Police Association building. Oregon State Police were standing guard outside the building when the march arrived. Protesters gave speeches and chanted, with the front of the protest line moving toward the OSP officers. Some ordinary balloons (filled with air) were being batted around by the protesters in front of the police line, and an unlawful assembly was declared shortly after at about 11:40 PM.

At this point, PPB and OPB officers rushed the crowd and made several arrests. Multiple people were injured during this dispersal and arrests, including a graphic head injury that has content warnings below. Police retreated then rushed the protesters again multiple times to make more arrests, including medics with clear insignia and a marked vehicle. The protest ended around 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

  • Kenton Park Direct Action March – 8 PM

Timeline

Tonight protesters are gathering at Kenton Park in North Portland:

The march is off!

Protesters arrive at the Portland Police Association building:

Freestyle by @Noshu4me:

Trump made a comment about throwing soup because bricks are too heavy to pick up ? and well …

Unlawful assembly declared at about 11:42 PM:

Police rushed the protesters and made arrests: (CW for assault/injury/blood on many images below)

CW for injury/blood –




During the initial dispersal:

Also from earlier: (CW for flashing lights)

Earlier arrest:

Cell service in this part of town is terrible, so reporters are catching up on posting videos:

Media

Present

Articles

The New York Times

In His Last Hours, Portland Murder Suspect Said He Feared Arrest

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

Teenage Portlander Says an Officer Sexually Harassed Her During Arrest

The Seattle Times

‘All I heard was gunshots’: Neighbors, investigators provide details about officers’ fatal shooting of Portland homicide suspect 

VICE

Police Don’t Have Their Story Straight About the Killing of Michael Reinoehl

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Oregon State Police

Munitions used

  • Impact munitions / pepper balls
  • Smoke
  • Flash bangs

Number of arrests

27

Charges

  • Interfering with a Peace Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
  • Resisting Arrest 
  • Felon in Possession of Body Armor 
  • Riot 
  • Reckless Driving
  • Reckless Endangering 
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm, warrant 
  • Harassment 
  • Assaulting a Public Safety Officer 
  • Unlawful Directing of Light from a Laser Pointer 

Protests for September 3

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Thursday, protesters gathered at Laurelhurst Park for a self-care event organized by The Witches, a mutual aid group, followed by a march to the Penumbra Kelly building, where both Portland police and Multnomah County Sheriffs are stationed. Protesters blocked off a section of E. Burnside to shield the group from vehicles. The protest remained uneventful until about midnight, when police rushed the crowd and made a targeted arrest. Police then withdrew back inside the building. At about 12:20 AM a car raced through the protest, narrowly avoiding hitting anyone. PPB then made an announcement over the LRAD that the street was to remain open to traffic. At 1 AM, police came out again and marched a block west, looking at some parked vehicles. PPB and Oregon State Police then returned by vehicle (including OSP motorcycles) to ticket cars and arrest someone. The night ended without further incident around 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Before tonight’s march, mutual aid group The Witches are holding a self-care and gear resupply event:

Tonight’s destination is the Penumbra Kelly Building, which houses both a Multnomah County Sheriffs Office and a Portland police precinct.

“Black Trans Lives Matter!”

LRAD announcement:

First arrests of the night:

Attempted car attack:

Police emerge again:

Media

Present

Articles

Associated Press

Culture Study

living in someone else’s Portland narrative 

The New Republic

The Battle of Portland

The New York Times

OPB

The Olympian

Portland shooting suspect fatally shot by US Marshals task force near Lacey

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

Suspect in Aaron Danielson Shooting Reportedly Killed by Federal Officers in Washington

Portland Tribune

Suspect in deadly shooting at Portland protest has been killed

VICE

Man Linked to Killing at a Portland Protest Says He Acted in Self-Defense

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Oregon State Police

Munitions used

N/A

Number of arrests

Two

Charges

  • Criminal Mischief II
  • Disorderly Conduct II 
  • Interfering with a Peace Officer
  • Failure to Display Drivers License

Protests for September 2

Posted on by sal

Summary

The nightly demonstration in Portland began at Woodstock Park. Estimates by journalists on the ground put the numbers there around 100 people. Unfortunately, before a march or any type of event could begin, there was a lot of debate within the group about where the protesters should go. This infighting lasted for almost an hour. Even after consensus was reached, one small group of individuals appeared to continue trying to move everyone to a different location that the whole group hadn’t agreed on. Eventually the crowd split, some went home, others moved to a new location at Alberta Park, and others still, namely many press and legal observers, remained at Woodstock Park.

Those that moved to Alberta Park managed to draw another crowd of about 100 people, who began marching to The Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) north precinct by around 10:30 pm. Once there, protesters chanted and played music in front of the precinct. By 1 am, with no appearance by PPB yet, a crowd that had dwindled down to about 20 people, and many press members leaving the area, it looked like the night was ready to end. However at around 1:30 am, PPB made their first appearance of the night to clear some barricades that had been put in the road. Soon after they also made arrests of a few members of the very small group of protesters. By 2 am the night ended without any further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered at Woodstock Park for the nightly demonstration.

The group appeared to struggle to come to consensus about what the night’s demonstration would look like.

One journalist had a succinct question for the night’s demonstration:

Even after consensus was reached, a small group of organizers appeared to continue arguing about the plan.

Some protesters decided on changing the location of the demonstration to Alberta Park.

A number of press members decided that they would not be covering the night’s protest after all.

The protesters that broke off from Woodstock Park began the protest of the night around 10:30 pm in North Portland.

At about 11:15 pm, protesters arrived at The Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) North Precinct.

Some press members that had previously decided to remain at Woodstock Park eventually made their way to the North Precinct.

A group called Portland Protest Bureau, who had urged protesters to move to Alberta Park back at Woodstock Park earlier in the night, spoke to a mainstream media journalist near the protest site.

After finishing with their interview, members of Portland Protest Bureau left the demonstration.

Far-right public figure Brandon Farley, seen below, made an appearance at the demonstration.

A note on The Portland Protest Bureau’s interview:

Media

Present

Articles

The Columbian

Portland chief: Violent protests come ‘at increased cost’

The Daily Beast

Oregon’s ‘Unified’ Plan to End Portland Unrest Isn’t Unified at All

KGW

‘Deafening silence’: Former Portland police chief condemns inaction from city council on nightly violence

OSP troopers have been deputized by the federal government. Here’s what that means

KOIN

Court date pushed back for Portland protest assault suspect

The New York Times

Trump Moves to Cut Federal Funding From Democratic Cities

OPB

‘Failed system … failed leadership’: 3 resign from Portland’s police oversight board in 24 hours

Injured protest medic waited for medical treatment after being tackled, punched by Portland police

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler finds himself politically squeezed by months of protests

The Oregonian

Feds start leveling rare civil disorder charges against demonstrators for alleged violence at Portland protests

Medics must comply with lawful police orders to disperse during protests, judge rules

Oregon State Police deputized by feds; unclear how many will assist with Portland protests

Trump orders review of federal funding to Portland, other ‘anarchist’ cities

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Chief Lovell Comments on Punchy Cops, Violent Trumper Sued, and the Return of Baby Yoda

Willamette Week

Eric Ward Feared Someone Would Be Killed in Portland’s Street Battles. He’s More Worried by What’s Next.

Federal Prosecutors Say Portland Man Rammed His SUV Into Car of Uniformed Officers on Interstate 84

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

None

Arrests

3

Charges

Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Peace Officer

Protests for September 1

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Tuesday night, a late-announced direct action march at Alberta Park failed to attract many protesters. After waiting until 10 PM for numbers to increase, the group voted to relocate to the Justice Center downtown, though many seem to have decided to call it a night instead. There were widespread concerns about safety, given calls for retaliation for Saturday’s shooting, national attention on the protests again, and the large number of recent arrests. The night ended with no interactions with law enforcement.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters are gathering at Alberta Park this evening for a direct action march. There’s a lot of potential attention on this gathering, between the shooting on Saturday and last night’s brutal assaults by Portland police officers.

This was announced fairly last minute and not through the usual groups, so it may be low turn-out. The people lurking earlier are also a concern.

Protesters decided to move to the Justice Center instead, after concerns about the size of the group and safety issues.

The night ended uneventfully, with only small groups of protesters remaining downtown.

Media

Present

Articles

KOIN

OSP troopers federally deputized amid renewed Portland protest response

The New York Times

As Guns Get Drawn at Protest Sites, Demonstrators Fear a Volatile New Phase

The New Yorker

The Inevitable Tragedy of a Summer on Edge in Portland

OPB

The Oregonian

Police

Agencies present

N/A

Munitions used

Number of arrests

Charges