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Portland Police as Defacto Colonizers

Are Portland Police a ‘political system of oppression’?

(PORTLAND, OR) - For a historical perspective on the Portland Police Bureau’s ideological and racist history, read the article by two PSU faculty members, Oregon Historical Quarterly. In “Black and Blue: Police –Community Relations in Portland’s Albina District, 1964-1985,”

Leanne Serbulo and Karen Gibson conclude that Portland “Police have been critically important agents of an oppressive structure that resisted change in Portland...”

Portland Police Arrest Singer `Beth Ditto` for Disorderly Conduct on North Mississippi Avenue

Singer from the band Gossip was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Officers say 32-year-old Mary Beth Patterson was standing in the middle of the street with her arms extended from her sides like an airplane.

She is a member of the band 'Gossip'' and best known for the stage name 'Beth Ditto'.

Tualatin Man Arrested for Aggravated Animal Abuse for Killing His Dog

Tualatin officers arrested Jacob Moffitt for Aggravated Animal Abuse in the First Degree.

(TUALATIN, OR) - On March 14, 2013 at about 1:00PM, Tualatin Police were called to the Rivercrest Meadows Apartments in Tualatin for a call of a suspicious circumstance. Officers were summoned to the scene on a report of a large dog that was found dead in the dumpster.

Upon arrival, officer located a large Labrador retriever dead in a dumpster of the complex.

TriMet Driver Assaulted at Jantzen Beach - Two Arrested

Problems erupted from a dispute over bringing a dog onto the bus.

(PORTLAND, OR) - This afternoon, Sunday March 10, 2013, at 1:40 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to North Precinct responded to the Jantzen Beach shopping center on the report of an assault to a TriMet driver.

Tucker-Maxon Oral School Celebrates 65 years of Service to the Hearing Impaired Community

Tucker-Maxon is a place where both deaf and hearing students learn the importance of listening and spoken language for a lifetime of learning.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Tucker Maxon Oral School kicks off its 65th year of service to the community with the Sentimental Journey Dinner-Auction on April 27th at The Oregon Golf Clubin West Linn.

The Tucker-Maxon School was founded in 1947 as an auditory oral school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Faith Leaders Launch `Coming Out as a Person of Faith` Exhibit

Premiere on Thursday; exhibit will travel to churches throughout Oregon.

(PORTLAND, OR) - A multimedia exhibit premiering Thursday tells the stories of faith leaders and people of faith who now support the freedom to marry.

The exhibit, a project of the Basic Rights Oregon Education Fund, will travel to churches throughout Oregon.

UPDATE: Portland Police Seeking Public`s Help Locating a Wanted Sex Offender

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's help in locating a wanted sex offender.

50-year-old Lawrence David Hendon is described as a white male, 5'9" tall, 160 pounds, gray & brown hair, and hazel-colored eyes. The photo being released is from July 2012.

Detectives Arrest Man in 1982 Aloha `Cold Case` Homicide

Detectives are seeking the public's help regarding this case.

(PORTLAND, OR) - February 28, 2013--Washington Sheriff's Detectives arrested a man and charged him with the 1982 homicide of Lori Billingsley who was 17-years old.

Washington County Sheriff's Detectives arrested 49-year old Kenneth Lee Hicks of Saint Helens. He was charged with the 1982 murder of Lori Billingsley.

The Streets of Despair

A Remembrance of the East Multnomah county Mexican Ghetto.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Those who walk the streets of despair, walk with stooped shoulders, hoodies pulled tight over their heads.

They stare down at the concrete sidewalk in front of them, one hand on a belt holding up pants that are hanging just above their bony pelvis.

Comic Con in Photos

The folks from Oregon Comic Con say the event brought it all. The event was held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Tens of thousands of comic fans converged on the Oregon Convention Center at Portland Comic Con to celebrate the best in pop culture.