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Portland elects progressive mayor and most diverse city council

As US electorate moves to right, Oregon city bucks trend and also elects most diverse city council in history

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2024

In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race

Voters in Portland, Oregon, have elected political outsider Keith Wilson as their next mayor

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Portland Radio Station Decides to Begin Playing 'Uplifting' Christmas Music on Election Day: 'Perfect Day to Start'

An Oregon radio station reasoned Election Day warranted "uplifting" music, making Tuesday the "perfect day to start" the holiday musical programming.

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024

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Portland experiment upends election

Can ranked choice voting ensure that all voices in a diverse democracy are heard?

Salon · Nov 5, 2024

Police Pin 'Free Gaza' Ballot Box Fires on Balding Middle-Aged Man, Say He Will Likely Strike Again

The Portland Police Bureau have released a description of an individual suspect they believe was involved in setting ballot boxes on fire in Oregon and Washington: a balding, middle aged man driving a dark-colored Volvo who they believe is likely to attempt to interfere with election materials again.

Latin Times · Oct 31, 2024

'Free Gaza' Threat Found On Torched Ballot Boxes As FBI Investigates Ties To Pro-Palestinian Activists

Messages of "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine" were reportedly found on the incendiary devices that damaged ballot boxes in Vancouver and Portland.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

Incendiary devices that burned ballot boxes carried 'Free Gaza' messages, AP source says

Incendiary devices found at the scene of ballot drop box fires in Portland, Oregon, and nearby Vancouver, Washington, this week were marked with the words “Free Gaza,” according to a law enforcement official

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

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Arson Investigation Underway After Hundreds Of Ballots Damaged In Fire

Arson attack on ballot boxes in Vancouver and Portland prompts increased security measures for upcoming election.

'Free Gaza' Threat Found on Torched Ballot Boxes as FBI Investigates Ties to Pro-Palestinian Activists

Messages of "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine" were reportedly found on the incendiary devices that damaged ballot boxes in Vancouver and Portland.

Latin Times · Oct 30, 2024

Ballot Box Fires In Vancouver And Portland Under Investigation

475 damaged ballots recovered from burned ballot box in southwest Washington prompt officials to take action. FBI investigating incidents to hold perpetrat...

Ballot Drop Boxes Targeted In Pacific Northwest Fires

Recent fires targeting ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest raise concerns about election security and voter intimidation. Investigations ongoing to ...

Ballot Drop Box Arson Incidents Spark Security Concerns

Recent arson attacks on drop boxes prompt security measures and voter outreach in the Pacific Northwest.

Murder sites become tourist spots as towns take advantage of horror past

Dark tourists are flooding murder homes across America

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Hundreds of US ballots destroyed after drop boxes targeted by fire

Police believe incidents in which ballots were destroyed by fire in US states of Oregon and Washington are linked.

Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2024

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The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Arson attacks on ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington could be connected, police say

Police said identical Volvo spotted at scene of both fires

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Fires At Ballot Boxes In Portland And Vancouver Investigated

Federal authorities investigate connected fires at ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver, damaging ballots. FBI and local agencies collaborate on the inve...

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Democratic Lawmaker Requests Police Patrol At Ballot Drop Boxes

Democratic lawmaker seeks police patrol at ballot drop boxes to prevent voter disenfranchisement and protect electoral process.

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Fires At Ballot Boxes In Portland And Vancouver Under Investigation

Authorities investigate fires at ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver, emphasizing election integrity and voter safety amidst concerns over election-rela...

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The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon

Authorities — including the FBI — are investigating after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Ballot Drop Boxes Targeted In Arson Attacks

Authorities investigate fires in ballot drop boxes in Portland and Vancouver, damaging hundreds of ballots. Measures to enhance security are planned.

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Ballot Boxes Set On Fire In Portland And Vancouver

Authorities investigate ballot box fires in Portland and Vancouver, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Incendiary Device Sparks Fire In Portland Ballot Box

Incendiary device causes fire in Portland ballot box; authorities investigate arson cases in Portland and Phoenix.

The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2024

‘A once-in-a-generation change’: Oregon’s biggest city prepares for monumental overhaul of government

Portland will implement ranked-choice voting and move from a governing commission to oversight by administrator

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2024

Ryan Gauld Hat Trick Sends Whitecaps to Round One: Takeaways From MLS Western Conference Wild Card Match

Vancouver Whitecaps dominated en route to a 5–0 thrashing of Portland Timbers in the MLS Western Conference Wild Card match.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2024

Mystery over Arctic fox found in Oregon starts to unfold

An Arctic fox was discovered roaming the streets of Portland, Oregon, and left the community baffled as to how it could have gotten there.

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