@africanspacechrist.bsky.social
Did you read the story?
“Officers say Locust, 51, sneaked into a shed near Avalos’ home and tried to use an electric outlet, but it didn’t work. He allegedly set a small fire to stay warm, but later explained to investigators that it got out of control and he fled to a nearby church…”
“Officers say Locust, 51, sneaked into a shed near Avalos’ home and tried to use an electric outlet, but it didn’t work. He allegedly set a small fire to stay warm, but later explained to investigators that it got out of control and he fled to a nearby church…”
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Did you read the story?
“Officers say Locust, 51, sneaked into a shed near Avalos’ home and tried to use an electric outlet, but it didn’t work. He allegedly set a small fire to stay warm, but later explained to investigators that it got out of control and he fled to a nearby church…”
“Officers say Locust, 51, sneaked into a shed near Avalos’ home and tried to use an electric outlet, but it didn’t work. He allegedly set a small fire to stay warm, but later explained to investigators that it got out of control and he fled to a nearby church…”
It feels as if the house of cards Multnomah County has built with its Joint Office of Homeless Services is about to topple, and it's not due to a lack of money, but rather a lack of steady leadership and a singular vision. The City of Portland, in contrast, seems united behind Mayor Wilson's plan.
November 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM
It feels as if the house of cards Multnomah County has built with its Joint Office of Homeless Services is about to topple, and it's not due to a lack of money, but rather a lack of steady leadership and a singular vision. The City of Portland, in contrast, seems united behind Mayor Wilson's plan.
Definitely one of the wildest political scandals in recent memory, right up there with Shemia Fagan. Fun fact, both Fagan and Fireside are Emerge Oregon alums.
November 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Definitely one of the wildest political scandals in recent memory, right up there with Shemia Fagan. Fun fact, both Fagan and Fireside are Emerge Oregon alums.
Here is footage from an ICE raid in Woodburn, Oregon from earlier this week.
November 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Here is footage from an ICE raid in Woodburn, Oregon from earlier this week.
It‘a feeling more and more like the “ICE facility protest“ and “national guard deployment” were shiny objects keeping the public and politicians distracted while ICE was out in communities arresting hundreds.
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It‘a feeling more and more like the “ICE facility protest“ and “national guard deployment” were shiny objects keeping the public and politicians distracted while ICE was out in communities arresting hundreds.
If the judge orders it, the Feds will be able to fund SNAP at 60% of the normal level in November using emergency funds. For example, if you typically received $200 per month, you would get $120 in November. It will also be delayed, arriving anywhere from the first to second week of the month.
October 31, 2025 at 3:47 AM
If the judge orders it, the Feds will be able to fund SNAP at 60% of the normal level in November using emergency funds. For example, if you typically received $200 per month, you would get $120 in November. It will also be delayed, arriving anywhere from the first to second week of the month.
It’s important to note, as the story mentions, a work permit will not prevent an immigration judge from issuing a deportation order.
“ICE also arrested a father at his home in Milwaukie despite his work visa...he was deported to Mexico on Friday.”
“ICE also arrested a father at his home in Milwaukie despite his work visa...he was deported to Mexico on Friday.”
October 31, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It’s important to note, as the story mentions, a work permit will not prevent an immigration judge from issuing a deportation order.
“ICE also arrested a father at his home in Milwaukie despite his work visa...he was deported to Mexico on Friday.”
“ICE also arrested a father at his home in Milwaukie despite his work visa...he was deported to Mexico on Friday.”
PBOT and PPB used to do crosswalk enforcement missions before Eudaly stopped it.
PBOT splits with Portland Police Bureau on crosswalk law enforcement program – BikePortland
bikeportland.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
PBOT and PPB used to do crosswalk enforcement missions before Eudaly stopped it.
The Oregonian is reporting 11AM is when they arrived (listed as 1100 on the document), or about 4.5 hours before Immergut issued her TRO.
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Oregonian is reporting 11AM is when they arrived (listed as 1100 on the document), or about 4.5 hours before Immergut issued her TRO.
Here is video of Portland Police and Oregon State Police clearing out ICE facility protest.
October 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Here is video of Portland Police and Oregon State Police clearing out ICE facility protest.
Here's video of Oregon State Police and Portland Police helping clear the Portland ICE facility protest.
October 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Here's video of Oregon State Police and Portland Police helping clear the Portland ICE facility protest.
“No evidence of an accelerant or incendiary device was found, and at this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was specifically targeting Councilor Avalos,” Portland police said in a press release on Monday afternoon.
Investigators reverse course on fire at city councilor’s home, say it was not ‘targeting’ her
Investigators now say the fire actually began in a storage shed adjacent to Avalos’ townhouse in outer Southeast Portland.
www.oregonlive.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“No evidence of an accelerant or incendiary device was found, and at this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was specifically targeting Councilor Avalos,” Portland police said in a press release on Monday afternoon.
"...their preliminary investigation found the fire did not start in Councilor Avalos’ car or other property belonging to her."
“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was specifically targeting Councilor Avalos,” said PPB in a statement.
“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was specifically targeting Councilor Avalos,” said PPB in a statement.
Fire at Portland city councilor’s home does not appear to be targeted, police say
A fire at a Portland city counselor’s home over the weekend does not appear to be a targeted attack, police said on Monday afternoon.
www.kptv.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"...their preliminary investigation found the fire did not start in Councilor Avalos’ car or other property belonging to her."
“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was specifically targeting Councilor Avalos,” said PPB in a statement.
“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was specifically targeting Councilor Avalos,” said PPB in a statement.
She overperformed in the 2022 election, only losing to Kotek by 4 points. Trump lost the state by an average of 15 points over the last two elections. There seems to be ~10% of voters unsatisfied with Republicans at the national level who will vote for them at the state level.
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
She overperformed in the 2022 election, only losing to Kotek by 4 points. Trump lost the state by an average of 15 points over the last two elections. There seems to be ~10% of voters unsatisfied with Republicans at the national level who will vote for them at the state level.
ICYMI here's the footage that DHS posted about the Portland ICE facility.
October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
ICYMI here's the footage that DHS posted about the Portland ICE facility.
There was Oregon State Police and Portland Police on site clearing the Portland ICE facility protest this weekend.
October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
There was Oregon State Police and Portland Police on site clearing the Portland ICE facility protest this weekend.
This will take a while.
"Lindquist has until Oct. 31 to send any additional information to the city to review before meeting with the permitting bureau next month. The bureau’s ruling can be appealed to the city hearings office. And that ruling could be appealed to Multnomah County Circuit Court."
"Lindquist has until Oct. 31 to send any additional information to the city to review before meeting with the permitting bureau next month. The bureau’s ruling can be appealed to the city hearings office. And that ruling could be appealed to Multnomah County Circuit Court."
October 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This will take a while.
"Lindquist has until Oct. 31 to send any additional information to the city to review before meeting with the permitting bureau next month. The bureau’s ruling can be appealed to the city hearings office. And that ruling could be appealed to Multnomah County Circuit Court."
"Lindquist has until Oct. 31 to send any additional information to the city to review before meeting with the permitting bureau next month. The bureau’s ruling can be appealed to the city hearings office. And that ruling could be appealed to Multnomah County Circuit Court."
TriMet’s loss of 1/3rd of their ridership exacerbates “feelings“ of unsafety, because the ratio of “normie” riders to unsheltered homeless riders has shifted post-pandemic. Homeless people have higher per capita levels of substance abuse, behavioral health issues, and criminality than other cohorts.
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
TriMet’s loss of 1/3rd of their ridership exacerbates “feelings“ of unsafety, because the ratio of “normie” riders to unsheltered homeless riders has shifted post-pandemic. Homeless people have higher per capita levels of substance abuse, behavioral health issues, and criminality than other cohorts.
I have a different theory: the “appearance” of safety declines with public exposure to unsheltered homeless people. The County’s August count says there are 7,444 unsheltered homeless people, many who are using TriMet daily for transportation. This also explains downtown ”feeling” unsafe.
October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I have a different theory: the “appearance” of safety declines with public exposure to unsheltered homeless people. The County’s August count says there are 7,444 unsheltered homeless people, many who are using TriMet daily for transportation. This also explains downtown ”feeling” unsafe.
What are Kotek’s quiet wins?
October 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
What are Kotek’s quiet wins?
Here's more footage of Federal agents deploying teargas outside the Portland ICE facility on the evening following the No Kings protest.
October 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Here's more footage of Federal agents deploying teargas outside the Portland ICE facility on the evening following the No Kings protest.
Here is more video from this face off between protestors and Federal agents outside the Portland ICE facility after the No Kings rally.
October 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Here is more video from this face off between protestors and Federal agents outside the Portland ICE facility after the No Kings rally.