Portland
Who Is Really In Charge On Portland’s Streets?
US Marshals deputized 56 Portland police officers earlier this year and won’t release them despite official requests. Now Portlanders are wondering if the police will answer to the city or the Trump administration if there are protests on Election Day.
Fear Of Election Unrest Is Driving A Boom In Private Security
“Regardless of who wins, they’re concerned about rioting, attacks on their CEOs or their facilities.”
Fires Are Bringing Portland’s Summer Of Discontent To A Terrible End
“What is happening to the world and to Oregon?”
Trump Defended The Alleged Kenosha Protest Shooter But Criticized The Portland Protest Shooter
Trump claimed the Kenosha shooting suspect “probably would’ve been killed” if he had acted differently.
Portland's Mayor Slammed Trump After A Person Was Killed Following Clashes Between His Supporters And Protesters
"Do you seriously wonder, Mr. President, why this is the first time in decades that America has seen this level of violence?" Mayor Ted Wheeler said.
Portland And Kenosha Could Be America's Violent Future
“What happened in Kenosha was entirely predictable. Unfortunately, I think we’ll see more of it.”
The ACLU Is Suing The Trump Administration Over Its Repression Of Portland Protests
The civil liberties group says protesters were brutalized by federal agents.
I Was Abducted By Federal Agents In Portland
Now I’m suing.
A Boat On The Willamette River Sank After Being Swamped By Waves During A Trump Boat Parade
A viral video showed people screaming for help as their boat sank after being swamped by waves during a Trump boat parade in Oregon. No injuries were reported.
15 US Foodie Cities Anyone Who Loves To Eat Should Add To Their Travel Goals List
Anyone else want to eat their way across America?
Podcast: Why Have Hundreds Of Women Vanished From This One City?
“These women who worked in the factories in Juarez, many of whom had migrated from elsewhere in Mexico for the promise of work, were being murdered and dumped in the desert with absolute impunity, within sight of the US.”
Federal Officers Are Leaving Portland — But Heading To Other Cities
The Justice Department announced Wednesday it would send officers to Milwaukee, Detroit, and Cleveland to fight violent crime. Detractors say the federal crackdown is political.
Videos Appear To Show Federal Officers Shooting And Macing Reporters And Legal Observers, Despite A Judge's Order
Reporters and legal observers provided videos of federal agents targeting them. Their lawyers are asking a judge to hold the federal government in contempt of court.
Listen: Facebook Employees Are Standing Up To Mark Zuckerberg
“They’re not happy with what he’s saying, and they’re starting to vote with their feet. Some are leaving.”
8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
A Judge Won’t Force Federal Officers In Portland To Identify Themselves When Making Arrests
The judge found the Oregon attorney general’s office could not bring a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the federal presence in Portland.
Multiple Government Watchdogs Are Investigating The Use Of Force By Federal Officers In Portland And DC
More than 100 federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to respond to protests in Portland, according to the Justice Department.
The Photos From Portland This Week Look Pretty Dystopian
Oregon is trying to put a restraining order on the federal government against its use of force after a week of protests where Portland moms and the mayor were teargassed.
Podcast: Portland Is Pushing Back On Federal Officers In Their Streets
“People who I would never have expected to see at a protest or an action are showing up, and showing up specifically being like, ‘I am going to get tear-gassed tonight, and I'm going to participate in a federal crime.’”
A Photographer Says He's Traumatized By What He's Captured In Portland
"Last night was the most horrifying thing I have ever experienced in my life."
Joe Biden Says Donald Trump’s Use Of Federal Force In Portland Is "Egregious"
“They are brutally attacking peaceful protesters, including a U.S. Navy veteran,” Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, said in a statement to BuzzFeed News.
Donald Trump's Portland Rhetoric Doesn't Match Reality
The right-wing media portrays a city under siege — but the city's real siege is from the federal government.
Listen: Former “Ellen” Staffers Have Broken Their Silence
“Former employees told me that they want to see Ellen held accountable for having that public brand that does not match their behind-the-scenes experiences — and, according to what they said, quite the opposite, actually.”
Listen: Gloria Allred On Her Career, Epstein, Prince Andrew, And NDAs
“Women are finding their courage now in a way and in numbers that perhaps I didn't see at the beginning of my career. And they are understanding that they have more strength and courage to win justice than they ever realized."
Only People Who Grew Up In The Pacific Northwest Can Pass This Quiz
Home to the other Vancouver and the other Portland.
A White Supremacist Was Convicted Of Killing Two Men Who Stood Up To Him On A Portland Train
Ricky John Best and Taliesin Namkai-Meche were stabbed to death after they stood up for two teen girls who were being harassed by the white supremacist.
Which American City Should You Move To?
Are you about the hustle and bustle or the laid-back life?
Design Your Dream Brunch And We'll Tell You Which City To Move To
Sipping away the Sunday scaries.
Andy Ngo Has The Newest New Media Career. It's Made Him A Victim And A Star.
“A single man standing there with a camera who never got hit and never hit back before in his life.”
Shop At Forever 21 And We'll Tell You Where You Should Travel Next
Hit the road in style.
A Hotel Has Fired Two Employees After They Called The Police On A Black Guest Who Was On The Phone With His Mom
"DoubleTree by Hilton has zero tolerance for racism," the hotel chain said on Twitter.
Housing Is Unaffordable. Here’s How People Voted To Solve The Crisis.
Voters around the country wanted more action from the government on housing affordability.
Right-Wing And "Anti-Fascist" Protesters Clashed In Portland
The protests in Oregon followed a similar clash in New York, where members of “Proud Boys” violently beat apparent protesters.
Here's Why You Should Book A Trip To Portland, Oregon ASAP
West coast, best coast.
“How To Murder Your Husband” Writer Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Her Husband
Nancy Crampton-Brophy was arrested in Oregon on charges of murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
At A Far-Right Rally In Portland, Police Clashed With Anti-Fascist Counterprotesters
One counterprotester was seriously wounded after a projectile allegedly shot by the police pierced his helmet.
13 Photos Of Rowdy Far-Right And Far-Left Protesters Facing Off In Portland
Police used flashbangs and other devices on protesters allegedly throwing bottles and rocks. Some demonstrators said authorities used excessive force.
22 Reasons I'm Obsessed With The Pacific Northwest And I've Never Even Been There
TBH I google Airbnbs in Oregon and Washington every night.
How Nashville Became One Big Bachelorette Party
Over the last decade, Nashville has become one of the nation’s leading non-Vegas bachelorette party destinations. The bachelorettes are a vivid symbol of the city’s rapid gentrification — and the pitfalls of a new, “experience”-driven brand of tourism.
What Do You Do When You Run Into That One Ex?
When young artist Andrea Morales runs into her ex-girlfriend at a music show, she witnesses the unthinkable. (An excerpt from Chelsey Johnson's novel Stray City.)
Oregon Is Recalling More Than 22,000 Pounds Of Donated Chia Seeds After Rodent Poop Was Found In Them
First question: Who donated over 22,000 pounds of chia seeds to a food bank?
Only People From The Northwest Will Check 37/50 Things On This List
Raindrops keep falling on my head.
Oregon Is Battling A Massive Wildfire And It Was Allegedly Started By A 15-Year-Old
The teen is suspected of starting a massive fire with friends who were playing with fireworks, police said.
16 Must See Stops Along The Pacific Coast
Taking a trip along Pacific Coast Highway? "Bring Me" found the best spots for your road trip, from San Diego all the way to Vancouver!
White Supremacist Accused In Deadly Portland Stabbings Yells At Survivor In Court
"Not guilty of anything but defending myself against violent aggression by Micah Fletcher."
Alt-Right Demonstrators Rally In Portland One Week After Train Stabbings
Multiple demonstrations took place in Portland Sunday in the wake of a white supremacist killing two men while yelling hate speech on a light-rail train. BuzzFeed News reporter Blake Montgomery was live at the scene.
One Of The Heroes Of The Portland Attack Met With A Girl He Helped To Protect
Micah Fletcher met Destinee Mangum yesterday for the first time since the attack.
The White Supremacist Accused Of The Portland Train Stabbings Ranted About Patriotism In Court
"You call it terrorism, I call it patriotism," said Jeremy Christian, who is accused of killing two men who tried to stop him from shouting abuse at a Muslim teenager and her friend.
The Mother Of One Of The Portland Attack Victims Wrote A Powerful Letter To Trump
Taliesin Namkai-Meche's mother has called on President Trump to "take action" in condemning acts of violence "which result directly from hate speech & hate groups."
Portland's Mayor Is Pleading With Alt-Right Members To Cancel Planned Protests
Ted Wheeler is also asking the federal government to revoke permits for alt-right protests already issued.
A Teenager At The Center Of The Portland Stabbing Attack Thanked The Men Who Died Trying To Defend Her
"They lost their lives because of me and my friend, and the way we looked. I just want to say thank you."
People Are Sharing This Open Letter From Dan Rather To Trump About The Portland Victims
"I wish we would hear you say these names, or even just tweet them"
These Are The Victims Of The Portland Train Stabbing Attack
Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were killed when they tried to stop a man hurling abuse at two women of Muslim appearance, police said. Micah David-Cole Fletcher, 21, was injured but expected to survive.
Here's What We Know About The Suspect In The Portland Train Stabbing Attack
Jeremy Joseph Christian is a known white supremacist who attended a right wing "March for Free Speech" in April.
Man Yelling Hate Speech On Portland Train Kills Two Men Who Try To Intervene, Police Say
Two men died and another was injured Friday on a light-rail train when they tried to intervene as a man yelled "hate speech or biased language" toward two young women, one of whom was wearing a hijab, police said.
This Woman's Viral Twitter Thread Started A Conversation About Homelessness
Heather Snow tweeted about her experience at a Salvation Army homeless shelter — and then tons of people started tweeting back.
We Tried Thanksgiving-Flavored Ice Cream And It Blew Our Minds
Prepare for the coolest Thanksgiving ever.
Two Arrested After Shooting At Anti-Trump Protest In Portland
The suspects are believed to be associated with a gang.
Oregon Militia Leader Testifies: I Came To Stand Up For Ranchers
Ammon Bundy took the stand this week during his trial in Portland, telling a court that he initially didn't plan on taking over a federal wildlife refuge but had an "overwhelming feeling that it was my duty to get involved."
The Mystery Of A Man Throwing Apples Onto People's Rooftops Appears To Have Been Solved
The case of the "Bad Apple Culprit" in Washington state, however, will never be forgotten.
Trump Rally In Maine Draws Many Undecideds And A Few Protesters, Too
Some of the attendees at Thursday's event said they previously supported former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and are now undecided.
Portland Police Chief Was Drinking When He Shot Friend On Hunting Trip
Chief Larry O'Dea accidentally shot his friend in April, but local authorities said O'Dea — who had been drinking — initially claimed the victim had shot himself.
9 Photos That Will Challenge Everything You Know About Feminism
Think you know what a feminist looks like? Think again.
Oregon Refuge Occupiers Plead Not Guilty To Conspiracy
The 16 defendants, including militia leader Ammon Bundy, face up to six years in prison if convicted.
White People Are Pissed At A College For Planning A "Whiteness History Month"
The Oregon community college wants "to challenge the master narrative of race and racism through an exploration of the social construction of whiteness."
If Cities Were Your Boyfriend
"Yeah...this isn't going to work out."
Black Student Assaulted On Oregon College Campus After Social Media Threats
The assault at Lewis & Clark College came three days after campus protests in response to threatening messages aimed at black students that surfaced on Yik Yak.
Did The FBI Transform This Teenager Into A Terrorist After Reading His Emails?
How the case of conflicted teenager Mohamed Mohamud — convinced by the FBI he was bombing a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, Oregon — could determine whether the American government is allowed to spy wholesale on its citizens.
Three Drifters Were Arrested For The Murder Of Tantric Yoga Teacher And Backpacker In California
The two men and a woman, suspected of fatally shooting a popular tantric yoga teacher and massage therapist, have also been arrested for the robbery and death of a 23-year-old Canadian backpacker.
A Man Known As The "Portland Pooper" Has Been Relieving Himself On People's Lawns
Talk about a shitty situation.
People Are Congratulating This Diner Owner After She Screamed At A Crying 2-Year-Old
WARNING: This post contains some pretty graphic language.
Liz Kendall's Labour Campaign Is Being Funded By Blairite Corporate Lobbyists
The party leadership contender is being funded by the head of Portland Communications, among others.
Portland Has Become Decorated With Dildos And No One Knows Why
An unidentified dildo enthusiast has decorated the city with these phallic toys, but no one seems to know why.
We Don't Talk About Mental Illness In My Family
It wasn't until I mentioned to my mother that I'd been feeling depressed that she finally told me about her own struggles.
Where Can Recent College Grads Really Afford To Live?
Avoid Portland, Orange County, Miami, and New York; go for Dallas and St. Louis instead. Roommates required.
A Woman Plans To Sue United Airlines For Forcing Her Autistic Daughter Off A Flight
The airline said in a statement that it made an emergency landing and removed the autistic girl and her family from the plane to keep the other passengers comfortable and safe.
Flywheel Now Lets You Pay For Taxis On A Mobile App
The taxi-hailing app hopes the new feature will give it a leg up on Uber and Lyft.
Uber And Lyft Get Green Light In Portland
The ride-hailing services win the right to operate in Oregon's largest city — temporarily.
15 Emojis "Portlandia" Fans Need Right Away
Locally-sourced, artisan-crafted emoji, just for you.
A Boy Vomited In A Bookstore And Then Sent The Staff The Best Apology Letter
He addressed it "Attention Barf Cleaners" and even threw in a Ben & Jerry's gift card.
There's A Keurig For Jello Shots That Gets The Party Started In 10 Minutes
Meet the Jevo. It uses pods of flavored gelatin to make 120 shots an hour.
Is There Anything Evan Rachel Wood Wouldn't Do?
Actress Evan Rachel Wood sings karaoke with Beth Ditto, rolls a blunt with some grannies, and says "yes" to everything in this campaign video for Wildfang clothing. Why? Because #EvanRachelWould.
A Koala Took A Stroll Down A Street In Australia Because It Could
They see me rollin', they hatin'.
Here Is Where Uber And Lyft Are Facing Regulation Battles In The United States
Uber and Lyft are fighting for the ability to operate in cities across the country. Here are some of the regulatory battles, the resulting citations, and in some cases, law suits the companies are embroiled in.
This Woman Opened A Professional Cuddle Store And Charges $60 An Hour
The cuddle business appears to be booming.
This Lawyer Thinks LGBT People Are Trampling On The Rights of Christians
Herbert Grey argues that if LGBT people can enjoy legal defenses against discrimination, so too should Christians who face retaliation for expressing their views.
Brittany Maynard, The 29-Year-Old Woman With Terminal Cancer, Has Ended Her Own Life
Last week, Maynard released a video explaining that she no longer wished to end her life on a set date, but would wait until it "seemed like the right time."
What $1,000 In Rent Gets You In 12 U.S. Cities
You want a couch in New York? Fuhgetaboutit!
This Spunky 6-Year-Old Hung A Kickass Sign In Her Yard Shaming Bike Thieves
"Your mom would be so disappointed!" she wrote on her homemade sign.
This Epic Parallel Parking Fail Will Make You Feel Proud Of Your Driving Skills
"You could land a f*cking jumbo jet in there!"
Oregon Governor Leaps From His Car To Perform CPR On Ailing Woman
Fire crews were surprised when they arrived to find the governor, a former doctor, working tirelessly at the scene.
A Teenager Ruined 38 Million Gallons Of Drinking Water By Peeing In A Reservoir
Portland water officials say they were forced to discard the water after a security camera caught the 19-year-old urinating in the reservoir.
A Middle School Football Coach Tried To Plan A Party At Hooters And Lost His Job
After a coach at Oregon's Corbett Middle School refused to change the location of a party at Hooters, he lost his job. "It's unfortunate because he did a good job as a coach," the school's athletic director told BuzzFeed. "It didn't need to happen if he just changed the party's location."
How A Prostitution Sting Could Take Down The Largest Hedge Fund In Oregon
The arrest of Jim Bisenius, founder of $3 billion hedge fund Common Sense Investment Management, rocked Portland's close-knit finance community.
Portland Mayoral Race Now Borrowing From "Portlandia"
The IFC show "Portlandia" is now even influencing the political conversation in Portland, Oregon. Mayoral candidate Eileen Brady has based a campaign ad off the show, complete with Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen look-alikes.
Portland Street Artist Celebrates Groundhog Day
It may not be an entirely accurate celebration (this Bill Murray smirk is from "Stripes"), but it's definitely righteous. Spotted Thursday afternoon on the corner of E. Burnside and 14th Ave.
Striking Photo Of A Pepper Sprayed Protestor At #OccupyPortland
I still can't get over the fact that photos like this have been coming out so consistently from protests in our own country. It's becoming harder not to become desensitized by it.
