A retired teacher says he’ll starve to death if Mayor Charlie Hales doesn’t reform the cops.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
“It’s pretty much anarchy if we excuse the ‘good guys’ we like from following local laws.”
One Last Thing
In Multnomah County right now you can grow pot worry-free—but still be fined hundreds of dollars for a dime bag.
Technically Illegal
Weed isn’t technically legal until July. In Multnomah County, that no longer matters.
Caught Off Guard
Cops knew the homeless man shot last month was mentally ill, but didn’t expect an attack.
Before the Crowbar
The June 12 police shooting was more complicated than it might seem.
Bending the Law
How cops turned a new street enforcement rule into “Sit-Lie 2.0.”
The Secret Weapon
There’s a tough new police policy targeting Portland’s homeless. Why doesn’t anyone know about it?
Time to Regroup
Portland’s finally ready to study its gang problem.
Unhappy Ending
Portland’s working hard to stop gang violence. And yet? It’s increased.
Hot Time in the Old Town
Old Town’s street closures will continue. And they might be just the beginning.
