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Here’s how PPB can legally respond to protests, and the munitions in its arsenal
Portlanders are paying millions to resolve previous incidents of police violence at protests. Current events tee up a potential repeat. The city has paid over $9.1 million in legal fees and payouts for protest violence perpetrated by the Portland Police Bureau, or PPB, since May 2020. Most of that money settled incidents that took place…
PPB protest settlements cost the city over $9.1 million since 2020
The latest figures obtained by Street Roots from the city of Portland’s office of budget and finance show the city has paid over $9.1 million and counting for police violence during protests since widespread demonstrations began in May 2020. The total includes litigation costs, like outside attorneys the city hired, as well as staff attorneys…
Bid to sell millions of acres of public land sparks bipartisan conservationist movement
This summer, environmentalist organizations, hunters, hikers, birders and MAGA supporters united on something they are all passionate about — land. They formed a massive grassroots effort to defeat a bill that would have allowed the federal government to sell millions of acres of public lands. On June 28, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike…
Portland trio cranks out colorful comedy
“Did you know ants can carry 50 times their body weight?” asked Delaney Malone. Sitting in dining room chairs at Malone’s house in Northeast Portland, Rachelle Cochran and Ash Allen exchanged bits with Malone to practice for their upcoming “ROY G. BIV’s Comedy Show,” at the Siren Theater on July 17. “Have you ever thought…
Environment
Bid to sell millions of acres of public land sparks bipartisan conservationist movement
This summer, environmentalist organizations, hunters, hikers, birders and MAGA supporters united on something they are all passionate about — land. They formed a massive grassroots effort to defeat a bill that would have allowed the federal government to sell millions of acres of public lands. On June 28, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike…
Opinion
Last Month in Oregon Labor | June 2025
Oregon saw a continued blitz of health care organizing in June, plus actions involving immigration, health care and the state legislature. “Last month in Oregon labor” is a monthly installment by Aurora Biggers covering all things Oregon labor. Health care workers in Lebanon, Hillsboro, Bend and Portland led representation and election filings for June, with…
