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Portland revives police department protest response team amid skepticism stemming from 2020 protests

Mar. 21, 2024 15:56 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A revamped protest response team is being launched in Portland's police department, despite skepticism from some residents who said their confidence was eroded by the police response to 2020 racial justice protests in the city. The Portland City Council on...

Oregon TV station apologizes after showing racist image during program highlighting good news

Feb. 16, 2024 17:12 PM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A television station in Portland, Oregon, apologized Friday for inadvertently showing a racist image during a program aimed at highlighting positive stories. KGW-TV displayed the image Thursday evening during “The Good Stuff," which includes a “Throwback...

Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon

Jan. 30, 2024 20:06 PM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several elected leaders in Oregon declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega...