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Got a link on those light up shoes? I'm only seeing 50$ and higher.

Cary kind of invalidates his position by telling people to look up what a pilot house is. If you're named after something esoteric enough to have to look up the definition, it's likely to cause confusion. Regardless, he's not very good at picking his brand's name.

You underestimated how ill informed the general public is in matters of this nature. It's a very common practice to copy a key word from a bigger rival and siphon away some of their unknowing customers.

"5. The police action involved Oregon State Police and the FBI and took place on a state highway, which is OSP rather than federal jurisdiction. Who was in charge?" I don't think geography dictates jurisdiction the way you think it does ... the nature of the crime does. And it's /US/ 395 anyway, not /OR/ 395. "8. Why were those arrested booked into Multnomah County Jail, rather than Lane County Jail? Lane County also has a federal courthouse, and it's closer than Multnomah County to the site of the arrests." Seneca to Portland: 290 miles by car, 5 hours 50 minutes. Seneca to Eugene: 286 miles, 5 hours 45 minutes. So, as near to a wash as you could get. You choose the one that has the most administrative resources and security. A vanishingly unimportant question give the scope of this crime, seems to me.

I think he's referring to the legal practice of showing distinction between names when trademark or servicemark issues are in dispute, rather than speaking to behavior he expects customers to engage in. Yes ... when naming a business, best to hire a trademark lawyer and do the research. Don't just spitball until something sticks.

It's not just Portland, it's nationwide. Yet, when election time arrives, previously outraged voters become willing sheep who reluctantly pass bond measures after being threatened with school closures, etc. Telling a parent they will have to babysit their own kid if the school closes early is a YES-vote motivator.

I dont think at this point america will believe words...we want the videos...should be lots of them as all OSP vehicles have dash cams and all OSP officers have body cams. anyone remember when native Americans held alcatraz...a federal facility for over a year and a half and the only death was accidental...how the feds just waited them out and went in when there was only 6 left and took them off alcatraz with no violence? Rest of the world does...why the rush to kill people these days. Oh yea...that native american take over of alcatraz got a lot done for them too. it did some good.

where the native americans that took over alcatraz for over a year and a half from oct 69 to june of 71 domestic terrorists? it was a federal facility...they were waited out. this group threatned nobody. did far less damage than either ferguson or baltimore...get your facts and your priorities right.

produce a video of a threat they made...merely having guns for self defense is neither a threat nor a crime. i do not recall seeing any threats from any of the videos i have seen of the take over. I do however remember the video from the retired fire chief saying he caught the FBI posing as militia in town. Main stream media doesnt want to give that much airtime...they are sucking up the video like lapdogs from the guy the feds "let go" who was driving the car bundy was in...even though he was a half mile from the expert they want to ignore the video from the girl who was in the car...spin spin spin...

due process is due process. dead people dont get due process anymore...and they should. by all rights there should be ample videos from numerous angles of the event. lets wait and see. i seriously doubt ever body cam and every dash cam broke or went out on the same operation...lets see what the videos say.

media wont tell you that but most of the internet believes yes he was

are you referring to the ones they have video of stored in cardboard boxes that have been chewed through by rats and littered with rat feces and urine? I think on this one the govt set the example of how those artifacts were handled...only video i saw of them handling artifacts were when they cleaned up the building and they did make repeated attempts to return the artifacts to the tribe. Wondering who they terrorized since the refuge is 53 miles from burns and anytime the people that occupied the refuge itself went to town they went unarmed. now...the former fire chief did expose FBI posing as militia. in fact...they tried on several occaisons to get those artifacts back and the tribe refused...go figure...

What makes me wonder is how OPB continues to be a non-profit with their obvious political bias. So much for journalistic ethic. And what crime were they charged with? Interfering with a federal agent taking out the trash. The charges are completely fabricated. We haven't even got to the Constitution. Not like any progressive has ever cared about the law.

Nigel the reason they were moved to the liberal left side of the state is exactly that, they felt that keeping them on the more conservative side of the state they may end up with a sympathetic judge and jury, So push them to the far left leaning side of the state where they are most likely to serve the most amount of time. As for the events leading up to the shooting if the fbi and osp have nothing to hide the video footage should have already been released so as to stop more people from flocking to the refuge and bolstering their hold. I agree with the buddy's to some degree the federal government hold far to much land particularly in the northwest. As or carrying a gun that doesn't make you a criminal as a lot people seem to think it does I have had run in with law enforcement while carrying my gun and wasn't shoot and killed and I think this is the reason Nigel brings to the table the questions when are the details and video going to be released to the public did the osp

And still you're missing my point, which is that the stuff in this article about complex, byzantine rules is horse-pucky. Is OLCC enforcement simply arbitrary and capricious? I'd say that in all likelihood, yes it is, and that point is buried. If the facts say that OLCC was wrong, then just stick with that. When you go off about the complexity of the rules, you just sound like you're trying to make excuses. This is PR 101 stuff, it's not rocket science. Mind you having said that, the "donations" bit earlier in the article kind of undercuts your claim about merely asking about a donation box. It puts me in mind of the fig-leaf that many dispensaries in Oregon used prior to becoming legal, that we weren't really selling weed to patients, we were simply accepting donations and then in a totally unconnected way we were giving those patient-donors some weed. No one really believed it.

This is an amazing example of white right wing privilege. Tamir Rice of Cleveland 12 yrs old, 3 seconds shot killed. These yahoo's get 3 weeks, prayer meeting, chorus, food, negotiation and finally arrested...after seizing government property. Can you imagine if this was Earth First, Greenpeace, Animal Liberation Front, Black Lives Matter...no way would they get 3 weeks...white right wing privilege that "takes" property that is "not theirs" with GUNS! This is American history 101 and structural privilege of one group of folk in USA that others citizens are not afforded.

Perhaps you should spell check, prior to posting. I wouldn't want your poor grammar skills to "distroy" your reputation.

We LOVE NWA. So much so that I am a Parent Ambassador. I am a liaison between the class families and the school. Prior to finals week, parents asked me what was going on with this situation. I had no information to give. That's all anyone ever wanted, I think. Information. No public crucifixion. Unfortunately, because there was such poor communication some families are foregoing their tuition to leave NWA right now. Others have said they will wait until the end of the year but they are leaving too. It's terrible because these kids are amazing together and the educational opportunities that NWA provides are now sacrificed because they fear for their safety. Since allegedly no NWA kids were on the hit-list, it can't be why some kids are still scared to be around this person. There must be other reasons that we are not privy to. I very much believe Ms Folberg wants our kids safe and happy. We all agree on that. This situation just has not been handled as well as could be.

Hey! Cooks shouldn't wear crocs! Sometimes in a kitchen, you spill really hot liquid or drop a knife, and the little holes in the crocs become dangerous! :)

Maria is an amazing person & does outstanding work bringing people in the community together for educational, artistic, & celebratory purposes. She does a great job making sure that things are done according to policy & does not deserve this harassment. She is a huge asset to the city of Portland & the surrounding metro area. This was a private event where no alcohol was being sold. People over the age of 21 are aloud to drink at a private event. Furthermore, this picture was taken in a room where only event staff are aloud. I hope the people who wrote this article realize that they just lost any chance of support from thousands of people~

Is it not in the best interest of the OLCC to help facilitate Maria & Refuge in procuring a liquor lisence? I was at a private event at Refuge where alcohol was not sold. I was surprised this was the case. Instead, beer & wine were offered at NO CHARGE. Refuge is a beautiful space & a great addition to our city. I know Maria has been doing her best to get on top of this issue. Of course she is willing to comply but it sounds to me like the OLCC is doing a great job at hindering Marias efforts. It is disheartening & extremely concerning to hear she was arrested under these circumstances. It appears to me she has been targeted. OLCC why don't you give her the support she needs to get her business up & running instead of hindering the process. Maria has integrity & has positively contributed to our community in many noteworthy ways. WW why don't you do an article on that? Better yet, investigate the OLCC & see if you can come up with an The pictures I see don't show any exchange of money.

Lane county may not have wanted them there. As you could see all the added police and security measures taken in Portland those costs add up.

Relentless attempts by liberal pundits to prop-up the notion that we live in a nation deranged and distorted by "White racism" is driven, it seems, by their fear that this ideological (sacred) "cash-cow" is dying, and must be resuscitated at all costs. To use a movie review as an excuse to dredge up what amounts to a liberal conceit, with no basis in reality, is particularly offensive. Since the 'reviewer' raised the issue, it's worth mentioning: while systemic "White-racism" went extinct decades ago, this nation is afflicted with an epidemic of Black-on-White, and Black-on-Asian violence, which goes carefully unreported by the mainstream media. Fortunately, the evidence does not depend on studies by academe, or advocacy by the oracles of social justice in the liberal community. It is all available in plain-sight to any who care to search those key-words on YouTube. Spoiler alert: prepare to be horrified by the scope and brutality of the truth liberal media don't want you to see.

This is public space and we have walked our dog by the river there for five years. We always clean up after our companion pup and wish we could say the same for condo owners who walk their dogs across the street at The Yards. We have not seen a any more increase in trash than has been present in the rest downtown Portland.

Possible answer to Question 8. Portland has the resources to handle a much publicized case as this. The added law enforcement and security measures just for their arraignment yesterday was unbelievable and costly. Lane County probably said thanks but no thanks, if they had been asked.

These people don't want ANYONE in "their" area. Even just moseying through on my bicycle, looking at the river pisses them off. I had always assumed that by the way they acted that I was indeed trespassing.

I get that. But I have to wonder...do you not trust the school to place the safety of their students first? Do you not trust the administration to look out for the kids' safety? That's completely apart from the privacy of the suspended child and his family, which I'm sure you agree are extremely important. If you do not trust the school to make decisions with the welfare and success of all its students in mind, maybe it's not the right place for your student. As for the "8 missed classes" policy, it sounds like that's based on absenteeism rather than a suspension. But I think if my child had emotional or academic struggles, I'd be overjoyed to have his case looked at independently of policy. All situations are different, and no one size fits all. I imagine if your child were going through something similar, God forbid, the school would certainly look at ways to keep him or her on track while keeping everyone safe.

And Portland is not Open Carry!

What a tasteless article...

ELevine, you're in a frustrating spot, and I sympathize. What information should the school have provided? It would seem to me that the child's privacy, and that of his parents, are awfully important. I would certainly expect that if this poor kid were a danger to himself or others--and reading these posts, it sure doesn't appear he is--the school would not have allowed his return. If he is not a threat, then how far should the school go in sharing his personal information with others? Of course, if parents have reason not to trust that the school has their students' safety in mind, then I totally understand withdrawing from the school. I'm just not sure where that distrust is coming from.

Re: "In Portland, a group of boaters actually posted a security guard at the dock..." Martin, The initial article that was published by WW entitled "The Dock" caused the dock to turn into a party spot and was promoted as such by the WW. With people smoking and drinking and essentially blocking access for boaters who were simply trying to access the river, which is the one reason that the dock exist, river access. Do you forget the female breast cancer survivors dragonboat team who couldn't even access their boat for an evening practice and were verbally accosted by a drunk, jack daniels bottle weilding "citizen" when they tried to move through the crowd?! This is what caused a security guard to get placed there, protection of boats and boaters trying to access the river, not keeping the public out. It amazing that you forget all of those events that were essentially the result of the publishing of that article. Still not getting your facts straight, I'm not surprised.

Start fining the McCormick Pier Condominiums board every day that the gate is locked and because they can not be trusted not to violate city property the gate should be removed and a sign posted in its place.

Re: “In Portland, a group of boaters actually posted a security guard at the dock…” Martin, The initial article that was published by WW entitled “The Dock” caused the dock to turn into a party spot and was promoted as such by the WW. With people smoking and drinking and essentially blocking access for boaters who were simply trying to access the river, which is the one reason that the dock exist, river access. Do you forget the female breast cancer survivors dragonboat team who couldn’t even access their boat for an evening practice and were verbally accosted by a drunk, jack daniels bottle weilding “citizen” when they tried to move through the crowd?! This is what caused a security guard to get placed there, protection of boats and boaters trying to access the river, not keeping the public out. It amazing that you forget all of those events that were essentially the result of the publishing of that article. Still not getting your facts straight, I’m not surprised.

I'm showing someone how the civil comments work.

While I can't speak to the factual accuracy in this article (hotly debated in the comments) I can say that it was sloppy and amateurish. The main headline has absolutely nothing to so with the sub-header and the following article is not much better as far as relevance to the headline (why is the cost of the school your opening line?) The word "parents" is used repeatedly like there is rampant uproar, but there is exactly one sentence from one parent expressing dissatisfaction. There is zero concern for the side of the ninth-grader, his treatment, or his family, which represents a significant part of this story. The level of one-sidedness is quite off-putting. It sounds like something someone would write on Facebook where their own strong personal bias is expected to show. This is a newspaper. One that I can usually count on to report the news. I'm not sure how an article this poorly executed and thoroughly incomplete wasn't critiqued before being edited and published. Do better.

I think they make professional non-hole Crocs. Because surgeons would have the same problem but with blood. :(

Maybe he should be called an extra good human boy? He sounds cool.

In my defense I did say this about Furries: "Basically: they like to dress up as animals and talk about dressing up as animals and imagine they truly are these animals. It's a deep, personal way for these people to express themselves." And also pointed out that most of them aren't into the sexual aspect.

I would also point out that I wrote: "Basically: they like to dress up as animals and talk about dressing up as animals and imagine they truly are these animals. It's a deep, personal way for these people to express themselves." I also point out that article is a bit sensationalist when I say: "That guy, quoted, is actually a 'plushie' or a person that likes having sex with actual stuffed animals, not human in animal costumes. According to Provocative Penguin: 'only 1% of Furries admit to being Plushies.'" Definitely not trying to say Furries are bad people, just trying to explain the difference between Furries and kids in Kigurumi to my boss.

I'm not sure what this has to do with the very real fact that not a single actor or actress of color was nominated for an Oscar this year...

Don’t be to quick to judge the McCormick Pier people suffering from chronic crime because Mayor Hales has handcuffed police? In no way are like the Bundy butt-inskys. Will you defend my twenty-something niece who rents there and walk her home after a night out? Will you pick up feces and needles? Police tell me Mayor Hales has directed them not to disturb people in tents. People who walk past the squatters see the negative impacts, from tents and litter that block passage for those in wheelchairs, to needles, to feces, to more serious crime. (They found 5 guns in a tent near where I live.) I know of two businesses on the North Parks Blocks that closed because of the problems. Students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art frequently are accosted and fearful. Children attending the Emerson School must dodge needles in North Park Blocks. End of part 1

Part 2 My niece rents at McCormick Pier Condos. The city facilitates the dystopia next door. The McCormick Pier HOA confrontation with Mayor Hales plus shootings in Seattle squatter camps raise the level of urgency of changing Hales’ hands off policy. And this is winter! With the better weather will come again the “travelers” who have no connection to Portland other than they hear the Police tolerate heroin dealing and illegal squatting. The legal justification Mayor Hales cited (Jones v. L.A.) is not on point AND was vacated (no precedential weight). Yes, I’ve read the US DOJ brief that decries criminalizing homelessness. But most of the problems are not from people who had a bad break and want to return to normalcy. They are not the problem people. Instead, the problems are the criminals who orchestrate bicycle thefts and drug dealing, drug adicts, and scary convicts. Criminalizing homelessness? No we are legalizing criminality. (continued)

Part 3 The owner of Remedy Wine Bar (which closes in days) asked people why they sh*t in his doorway when there is a Public Loo nearby. Answer: Drug Dealers don’t allow them to use the loo; they’re doing business. Allowing that segment of the squatters who suffer (a) from mental illness or (b) addiction to rot outside is not an act of compassion. If the Police may not engage, then they cannot triage. YOU and Mayor Hales are, literally, killing them with your kindness. If you think I’m an illiberal jerk, I’ll tell that I gave a year of my life (unpaid) to the Democratic Party in an effort to make Oregon a one-party state. Now, it is time for Democrats to evolve. P.S. Would you prefer a locked gate or armed guards?

Yeah, in his video he said that LaVoy rushed the police, but admitted that he was like a mile away. Something seems fishy about him making such an important claim when he did not see it.

Did I miss something? When did terrorists show up? I've only seen protesters out there.

I will be very surprised if Rick Swart still feels the same way after living with Liysa Swart for a few more years. It seems her real self shows through after she gets tired of the man she's with, which seems to be pretty soon after marrying him according to past behavior. I would be very careful if I were him as there seems to be no path she's unwilling to take to rid herself of an unwanted husband, especially if he doesn't grant her everything she wants.

This x 1000

The Militia holding a anti-Government stand-off, willing to die and disobey law enforcement are associated with the Sovereign Citizen Movement. There are many of these militias all over the United States, there is one right now in Flint, Michigan, it too is part of the Sovereign Citizen Movement. It's important for Americans to understand what this movement is about and what they do and how they recruit others. Southern Poverty Law Center, a reliable and valid source of information on Hate Groups, who they are who fuels their organizations and what motivates them. Militia's, connected to the Sovereign Citizen Movement, which there are many, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Texas are all dangerous, hate groups trying to overthrow State and Federal Government. The Sovereign Citizens militia groups have killed more law enforcement in the United States than any other groups, Southern Poverty Law Center reports. MilitiaExtremists Christians from all religious groups

Militia's aren't your friend nor are they trying to protect or help anyone except themselves. Please inform yourselves about what Sovereign Citizen Movement Militias are trying to do. This militia group associated with this philosophy of Sovereign Citizens who believe in their right to not obey the laws, pay taxes they're lawless and make up their own laws and Constitution. These Militias have killed more law enforcement across the United States than any other movement. The the membership is all white extremists hate group who want to overthrow the State and United States Government. They're not good guys they criminals and they kill people and seek revenge. Militia's hold Kangaroo Courts, bully, stalk, harass and kill people in communities that disagree. Communities do not want their help or protection so please get educated about these Sovereign Citizen Militias, they're dangerous.

The Taxpayers need a third party review and audit of the school board's spending practices it what I'm reading here is accurate. If this information is true and/or if the school board doesn't explain itself understandably an investigation of ethics and practices of the School Board should be demanded in my view.

Why don't you interview the REAL Front runner of this Mayoral Election, Jessie Sponberg! KGW's poll even showed he is the front runner: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TQ2w3Io-CyxUUTn9-NsmY98uIXgwlQSq9-Tkv__eeL4/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm

Hi, Dr. Know (I am not worthy), Commercial radio repeats "biggest hit oldies." Given the span of recording existance, how is it "biggest hit oldies" isn't a vast body of repetive AirPlay. Here's my comment: When you listen to a tone along time, the sound goes away. You don't notice it, like traffic sounds or living by an airport. That way the commercials sound "interesting." Thank you. ~buskr http://reverbnation.com/brydn

Is there any such thing as a 'gay trans woman '? Technically? Theoretically, for example, a female, once you become your born sex, anatomically, you will be/continue to be attracted to women and not necessarily gay women.

I am confident from my dealings with Ms Folberg and with the vice-principal at Northwest Academy (who most likely was the one setting any disciplinary action) in years past, that the student's month away from school was an appropriate punishment. The school's culture of personal responsibility is the best possible to raise this teenager well.

Sovereign Citizen Militia or not this particular group of people are standing up for a family. Have you read the history behind this story?

Totally agree Andros (and agree that this reads more like an Enquirer article than WW) I was a teacher so I know and respect that privacy for students and families must be a top concern. But we just weren't told ANYTHING. Not a word. All we knew was that one student had been out since before Winter break. The kids believed it was for things in addition to the hit-list (things that have no place being listed on this forum.) They were told by a teacher that the student was coming back and any questions and concerns were to be taken up with administration. However, the parents weren't told anything. We know the school wants the best from and for all students. They are incredible educators. I want to go to school there! We like Mary a lot. Still, with the nature of the world today people want to know that their kids are safe. They want to know that they are. I think maybe even a short email saying that everything checked out would have sufficed. No private details needed.

Always remember, we are at risk of doom no matter where we live on this planet; nuclear holocaust, asteroid impact, super volcanoes, viral pandemic. It makes eminent sense to prepare for more likely disasters, such as tornado, flood, earthquake or Ted Cruz presidency. Put your hunkering-down kit together and go back to living your life. Today is where your focus should be, not on an uncertain tomorrow.

Interesting how even this article, written by Beth Slovic, for WW failed mention one of the contenders, a very strong contender by the name of Sean Davis. Sean Davis was also snubbed but then that is the name of the game in Portland and we natives understand this time honored reality. Unlike what many people who are new to this town believe or presume, its really not about racial "diversity" or a level playing field, but rather, its about who you know, how much money you have and which upwardly mobile white male will endorse you. Trouble is, people are influenced by image and Sean Davis has a powerful, "Every Man" image that may prove to be extremely effective to common folks. Before the Forum on Arts Council and WW presume that Sean Davis is not a real contender, they'd better do some research. My prediction is that Sean is a major contender and has a very good chance of becoming our next mayor. This snub only confirms that the racism, & classicism is alive and well in this town.

And have you read that said family want nothing to do with them?

After watching that video, it is lucky more people weren't killed. Finicum was going for his gun, besides he wasn't at all complying with Law Enforcement. In many ways it appears he was trying to distract Law Enforcement. It is sort of like watching an idiot being shot after trying avoid a major police stop with guns drawn.

boom

Lying us to the bottom, too.

You haven't worked for Mary. It is very different being on the other side of the curtain.

Portland503 - All the things you describe in your "chronic crime " wave are not happening in this park. perhaps in other parts of the city or even the water front. but as been noted this area is off limits at night. So your attempt to Obfuscate the issue is noted. You seem much more interested in discussing the homeless policy of the mayor (whom you made clear you oppose ), than the actual issue of a private HOA laying claim to public land and depriving the rest of the citizens of Portland, even the homeless "travelers" (as you so cunningly try to delegitimize and dehumanize). Portland has always fought vigorously attempts by greedy individuals to abuse the public for their private benefit. its Unamerican to expect the rest to pay for their private water front park. Take the gate down.

You say you want to occupy a federal facility, and you brought your guns? Your proposal is acceptable.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp0I9qLE0VA

And what is a militant anyway. Is it just because they carry guns? That would make me a militant too. As far as artifacts check this vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzFhWAcu3i0

I'm not sure what you're trying to say, or what the source is of you're information you've implied is somehow not relevant to this article. Forget about mainstream media and the tired and over used commentary that dismiss all mainstream media and politicians making up canned rhetoric repeating it so often that easily manipulated people actually believe them. We all need to worry about individuals that have an ax to grind and make statements out of thin air, try to shock and change the subject on issues. There is racism in our country and it has been passed down from one generation to another but all good people with moral compasses will continue to work within the process by joining together for the rights of all human beings, we will all benefit and it has nothing to do with political sides blather or insults directed at media. We have options, as a society, our sources for information from credible research is unlimited. You may be looking for truth in all the wrong places.

Southern Poverty Law Center reports a 37% increase in anti- government armed militias in the U.S. since 2008.

I've never met this student, but it's safe to assume that he can read and has feelings. What you wrote about him here is reckless and unkind. How is he able to learn from this and move forward positively with you posting something like that in the city newspaper! Maybe you didn't originally want a public execution but you are heartily participating. This is a kid you are dragging through the mud for your own satisfaction - either as a parent or the class ambassador, please stop making comments about him online!

I'm surprised more people don't do research. It's not public land; it's an easement. These homeowners pay dues monthly to keep that portion of the path maintained. The HOA has the right to protect the property for their residents with that gate. Liken it to people using a portion of your property for accessibility.. and you're okay with that. No problem! It's more scenic, it's a shortcut; you enjoy your property and you want others too, as well. But what happens when it does become a problem? What happens when people start using your yard as a restroom or a shoot-up locale? I suspect a fence would go up immediately. Compassion goes both ways. And it has a lot to do with respect. These homeowners aren't selfish. They are miserable and desperate. They have been cleaning up feces and needles for months. If you want to use the walkway, you're getting mad at the wrong people. Fix the homeless situation, and the walkway will be accessible again.

Please, let's be clear, the walkway is not a park nor is it public land, it is exclusively owned by the McCormick Pier condominium complex. Two years ago when a portion of the path eroded and slipped into the river, expensive repairs were required, the city refused to chip in, even though the river path has been graciously made available to the public. The path was built by the complex and is entirely maintained at the expense of the home owners. Please look it up on Portland Maps.

Martin, I don't disagree with you but this sounds a lot like an editorial. Did I miss something or does your job description include that option/responsibility? Is this part of the "new" WW media face? If so then it would be useful to readers to know your perspective when we read your work. If you can wear several hats at your discretion then please tell us readers at the head of each article which role you are playing i.e. reporter, critic, columnist, editorialist or perhaps a combination. Thank you.

I prefer traditional burger! ;)

A brief history to provide some perspective: McCormick Pier was the first substantial project leading to the conversion of the industrial area north of Burnside, resulting in the creation of what is now called The Pearl District. It is the root of The Pearl’s trunk. In 1979, the Bill Naito Co. acquired the property from Union Pacific. Bill Naito was widely recognized for taking on ventures that were at least as beneficial to the community as they were potentially moneymaking. In 1981 he built the 300-unit McCormick Pier Apartments along the waterfront, replacing a derelict warehouse district and providing needed middle-income housing in an area where other developers had concluded it could not succeed. The company sold the property in 2002 to a developer who successfully converted the apartments into condominiums. Naito Parkway is named for a responsible developer who had a great influence on Portland’s growth into a unique and desirable city. Ref: bit.ly/23xnfC9 Ref: bit.ly/23xnD3L

Major High Five to Maria Toth! Refuge should be able to rent to whomever it wants to and offer whatever beverages or plants or plant extracts that it wants. Adults should be able to consume whatever they want to behind closed doors when they consent by free will. Alcohol is an intoxicant, and the OLCC treats it like a vice and a commodity. Cannabis is an entheogen and a vitamin and food. The OLCC has literally no jurisdiction to mandate that a simple plant can't be consumed along side alcohol. Assuming adults don't operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated, they harm nothing by enjoying any range of substances. Lets all remember when religious institutions gained certificates that allowed them to use alcoholic wine for sacrament during prohibition. Lets all remember that entheogens were/are the original sacrament. Moralism is a slippery slope and dictating what adults should and shouldn't do with their bodies within private dwellings is not American. #emancipatenature

If this had been Native Americans the outcome certainly would not have been the same either. They demand that the land be given back to the 'rightful owners' i.e. ranchers etc......yeah right.

Sneakertown in that Nike and Adidas are in Portland. As far as true sneaker culture, though, you're probably right.

System racism went extinct decades ago? What planet are you from? Because it sure isn't earth.

I hope that this incident leads to an examination of the role that white terrorist supply houses like tacticalshit dot com play in these events and in sustaining the paramilitaries.  This site operates like a Snipers R Us Outfitters, offering weapons, gear, sniper and other "tactical" training videos, links to chat rooms where these crazies discuss the C-4 and other bomb-making materials they have cached, 3% and 2A paramilitary uniform insignia, anti-government diatribes, you-name-it, they can hook you up.... These people declared war against the American people a long time ago, and they became terrorists when they decided that they could shoot down people under their own “authority” whenever, why ever and however they have a mind to. They become active terrorists the minute that they stepped off of their own property with their guns.

"Trash...present in the rest of downtown Portland" is a pretty low bar to set. I hope I never have to endure trash at the levels in the rest of downtown Portland in my back yard.

If PSU is like most other universities sports will get first dibs.

Linn is one of Oregon's timber dependent perpetual poverty counties. I guess they want to stay the course.

RACC, may have made decision most likely based on getting financial support in the future or some other agenda. RACC operates on Private and Public funding and through the arts in our community educate and the expression of diversity in ideas and with grants to individuals that enrich us all. Society is improved by the Arts because it challenges how we think about our lives and attitudes and how we live our lives. I don't know how or why those candidates were not selected to participate in the forum but perhaps judgment on these decisions made by RACC are jumping to a baseless conclusion. RACC and the Arts generally embrace diversity and expression of ideas and I'm sorry to hear that there were candidates that feel they were left out and treated badly for whatever reason they've attached to the lack of an invitation. The RACC isn't the only forum and not necessarily the forum that will garner all candidates votes. So carry on Candidates we're all interested in hearing from you.

Teresa Griffin Kennedy, thank you talking about Mayor candidate Sean Davis. I 'googled' him and he's very diversified in achievements, interests that have influence his perspectives in a realistic way. Sean Davis has a great resume, addresses issues that concern me that I want to see addressed. Hope to hear him in a public forum soon. I agree with you Sean Davis should be heard, thanks for telling us about him.

Point taken Parent. The issue here is information. Even a teensy bit. When my son was assaulted at school last year we got zero information on how it would be handled. We got a "We'll look into it" and then crickets. It appeared to my son that the individual had no consequences. It sounds like you weren't one of the families who contacted me to find out what was happening. Fair enough. There is a reason why people did though. Happy to take it off-line where this should be. You have my email.

I write to only offer another insight into this travesty. The County Sheriff announced publicly on national TV that this was a routine traffic stop designed to bring about peaceful end. I guess it this is now routine we all can expect the FBI, State Troopers, and County Mounties with guns drawn each and everytime we go 10 above the speed limit. He went on to say that choices have consequences. The choice was made to not exercise any more patience on the matter. Many in leadership at the federal level pleaded with all to not do what they did. They asked them to simply continue to stand down and exercise patience. It was believed that in time a peaceful resolution could be realized. The sheriff went on to justify law enforcement's decision with the need to bring peace to the county. I cannot imagine the level of panic and anxiety that was there, but I can assure you it was aggravated by the hype observed in the public arena. This tragic end could have been avoided.

This is a sad end to a sad affair. This guy was attempting to run a roadblock, almost ran over an officer, ignoring the instructions of police, assumed to be armed, and had recently made statements about his desire to not be taken alive. The result was rather predictable. The cops are not at fault here.

So you have a personal conflict with her? Seriously, please provide specifics...because otherwise it looks like you're hiding behind internet anonymity to take potshots.

Thanks, ELevine, I appreciate the explanation.

Beyond the contracts, what gets me is that the millionaire - who made his money by selling off his family's business - dropped three quarters of a million dollars into a project over a period of several months without ever doing a site visit, either in person or by proxy. That just doesn't set right for me.

I was at that event and there were no sales of alcohol. There was consumption, but no sales.

I don't know anything about the competition scene, but this looks like an excellent starting point for discussion. How does one qualify for judgeship?

Screw Bundy and his gang of terrorists. They should be held without bail at GITMO along with other terrorists. There are ways of seeking redress for your grievances but their choice is neither legal or moral.

There should be a way to make a contribution that reduces his fund.

You're so civil it's crazy.

If you look at the video the FBI was running into the front of the vehicle and not the vehicle running into him. Just wish there was audio from somewhere, which I am sure there is.

It will be interesting to see the response from the defendants' lawyers. That will tell us whether the legal kooks, or rational attorneys, are going to be in charge of the defense. If they mention the "enclave clause" of the Constitution in their response we know it is the legal kooks who are calling the shots.

The people who somehow think that Lavoy Finicum died for "our rights" have manure for brains. We don't have "rights" to freeload. This vandal died for his ego. Considering the guns and rhetoric from this militia, law enforcement would have been within their rights to stop them like they stopped Bonnie and Clyde (great movie) by shooting up the people in the car.

The site's raising money to free Ammon Bundy, but not his brother. Ryan always seem to get the short end of the stick.

Why can't his dad pay the bond ? He has a ranch he can put as collateral