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Off the saddle: Portland's mounted patrol on the chopping block
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May 1, 2013 at 11:05 PM PDT
Having officers on horseback is a safety resource that's a rare sight in cities across the country. But here in Portland the mounted patrol is out daily.

Off the saddle: Portland's mounted patrol on the chopping block
May 1, 2013 at 11:05 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. – One of the items on the mayor's list of cuts is the Portland Police Bureau's mounted patrol.

It's something police officers say is useful for controlling large crowds.

Having officers on horseback is a safety...
Portland City Center

Workers' rights supporters march downtown for May Day
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May 1, 2013 at 4:55 PM PDT
Advocates for higher wages, equality and safer working conditions are marching downtown this afternoon on this May Day.

Workers' rights supporters march downtown for May Day
May 1, 2013 at 7:22 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. – Advocates for higher wages, equality and safer working conditions marched downtown on Wednesday afternoon in honor of May Day.

Hundreds of people gathered for a rally at O'Bryant Square on Southwest and Stark at about...
Portland City Center

'Occupy Portland' seeks 1% office solution
Apr 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM PDT
Occupy Portland is looking to move into office space that is, ironically, owned by one of Portland's wealthiest investors.

Woman says cop robbed her of her rights after taking phone
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Feb 14, 2013 at 12:01 AM PDT
Minutes after Carrie Medina began recording, a Gresham Transit officer can be seen in the video walking over and demanding to see her phone so he can check for evidence.

Woman says cop robbed her of her rights after taking phone
Feb 14, 2013 at 12:01 AM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. – A police officer confiscated a woman's phone after she recorded them making an arrest in Southwest Portland.

Carrie Medina said she's recorded more than 10 arrests in the past to keep police accountable, including...
Gresham, Southwest Portland

Judge fines protester who got a mouthful of pepper spray
Dec 21, 2012 at 9:51 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. - An Occupy Portland protester who was blasted in the face with pepper spray was found guilty this week of ignoring police orders and will now have to pay a fine.

Liz Nichols gained worldwide notoriety when an Oregonian...
Portland City Center

Judge fines protester who got a mouthful of pepper spray
Dec 21, 2012 at 9:49 PM PDT
An Occupy Portland protester who was blasted in the face with pepper spray was found guilty this week of ignoring police orders and will now have to pay a fine.

Arrest made at local Walmart
Nov 23, 2012 at 2:32 PM PDT
A 33-year-old man ended up behind bars after police say he created a disturbance at a Walmart store Thursday night.

Arrest made at local Walmart
Nov 23, 2012 at 2:33 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. - A 33-year-old man ended up behind bars after police say he created a disturbance at a Walmart store Thursday night.

Justin Alexander Kerston of Southwest Portland is facing charges of second-degree criminal trespass,...
Southeast Portland

Police clash with protesters during march near Lloyd Center
Nov 4, 2012 at 5:47 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. – Police and protesters clashed Saturday afternoon during a march in Northeast Portland.

Police said officers arrested one protester and used pepper spray on at least 12 others when they confronted officers with wooden...
Northeast Portland

Police clash with protesters during march near Lloyd Center
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Nov 3, 2012 at 3:28 PM PDT
Police and protesters clashed Saturday afternoon during a march in Northeast Portland.

Woman facing eviction: 'I will not let them take my home'
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Oct 25, 2012 at 11:11 AM PDT
A local woman involved in a long fight against eviction is facing a deadline on Thursday and demonstrators have gathered outside her home in a show of support.

Woman facing eviction: 'I will not let them take my home'
Oct 25, 2012 at 7:10 PM PDT
Northeast Portland