The Mercury‘s definitive rundown of the year that was.
gangs
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Searching for Gang Signs
Gang Attack Numbers Are Up—But Are They Accurate?
Gang attack numbers are up. But are they accurate?
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Time to Regroup
Portland’s Finally Ready to Study Its Gang Problem
Portland’s finally ready to study its gang problem.
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Unhappy Ending
Portland’s Working Hard to Stop Gang Violence. But It’s Increased.
Portland’s working hard to stop gang violence. And yet? It’s increased.
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The Good Fight
Portland’s Gang Wars Are the Most Violent They’ve Been in Almost Two Decades. We Look at the Battle to Turn Things Around.
On the streets with the people battling Portland’s outburst of gang violence
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Before the Storm
Gang Activity Is Down. Cops Are Worried
Portland gang activity has been quiet this year. That could change.
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Hall Monitor
Sick with Shootings
Teenagers shooting teenagers is a symptom of Portland’s sick social systems.
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How to Dress Like a Gang Member
Cops Coach Bar Owners to Spot Telltale Threads
Cops coach bars to ID gang members by dress—Mariners gear and the color orange.
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HALL MONITOR
A Two-Front War?
The gun lobby is ready to fight Mayor Sam Adams’ new gun-control laws. But if Adams isn’t careful, the left might start firing too.
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Walking the Gangway
It’s Gang Season. Who’s Hunting?
Curbing gangs is a walk in the park for some New Columbia residents.