Police union plans to hold a vote of no confidence for Sizer, Saltzman

Submitted by Anita Kissée on Fri, 2009-11-20 16:55

The union that represents Portland police officers plans to hold a vote of no confidence for police Chief Rosie Sizer and police Commissioner Dan Saltzman after they placed a police officer on leave.

Sizer announced the suspension of Officer Chris Humphreys Thursday pending an investigation into his actions that involved shooting a 12-year-old girl with a beanbag gun at close range. Police said the girl was resisting arrest at a MAX station and punched an officer in the face before Humphreys fired his beanbag gun.

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Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Downtown Holiday Artisans Fair

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 09:58

The sale runs Friday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the World Trade Center located at 121 S.W. Salmon Street.

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Weekend incident prompts officer suspension

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 17:44
A Portland police officer involved in the death of James Chasse while he was in police custody has been suspended by police Chief Rosie Sizer for an incident this past weekend, she announced Thursday afternoon at a news conference.

Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman directed that Officer Chris Humphreys be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into his use of force regarding a 12-year-old girl who police said resisted arrest.

Last Saturday police said Humphreys tried to take the girl into custody who was resisting arrest at a MAX station. He fired a bean bag at her at close range.

The incident started when a large party broke up that involved several known gang members, police said.
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What's going around in Multnomah County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-11-19 14:48

Every week KATU does the work to find out what's making people sick in the area.

This week local doctors say there are fewer cases of the H1N1 virus.

But the number of colds are on the rise. 

They say if you're feeling sick but don't have a fever it's NOT the swine flu.

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Made in Oregon sign will be lit up for the holidays

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 14:29

The sign's owner is paying to have the lights on starting Friday, Nov. 20. The sign went dark last month after a months-long dispute over what it should say and who should pay for it.

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The 2009 Pacific Northwest Diabetes Health Summit

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 08:00

What: Hear from national and local community leaders, decision makers and change agents interested in taking bold steps together to reduce the impact and incidence of diabetes.

When: Friday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Marriott Downtown Waterfront, 1401 S.W. Naito Parkway

Tickets: $75 per person, $25 per student. Register here.

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Changes to South Waterfront Street Plan

Submitted by Anita Kissée on Wed, 2009-11-18 17:58

The Portland City Council adopted changes to the South Waterfront District Street Plan Wednesday.

To read the resolution and see the changes in detail, check out this link.

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Portland Approves Mid-year Budget Cuts

Submitted by Anita Kissée on Wed, 2009-11-18 17:36

More budget cuts are coming out of Portland City Hall as Commissioners aim to make up for a $2 million dollar shortfall.

City Commissioners voted Wednesday to shift around general fund money to help close mid-year budget gaps, some of which are left over from the 2008-09 fiscal year.  Revenue hasn't kept up with expectations and the general fund is short.

Half the money needed can be made up for through construction projects and contracts that came in cheaper than expected.  The City Council ordered the other $759,000 to come from across the board cuts.

Mayor Sam Adams: "We are cutting early and we are cutting assertively to make sure we stay balanced as we go."

Each bureau faces a 0.2% reduction.  The Police Bureau's portion turns out to be the biggest chunk of that: $390,000 total.

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Protestors gather outside Keller Auditorium

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-18 17:21

Al Gore is in town and some of those who don't agree with his agenda are gathering outside the Keller Auditorium (where he is scheduled to speak) to have their voices heard.

Gore is here to promote his new book and talk about stimulating economic growth through environmental policies. The event, which is sold out, is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Parking fines are going up

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Wed, 2009-11-18 16:45

Multnomah County Circuit Court has approved a "standard" increase in fines for most parking violations throughout Portland. Most increases go into effect Nov. 30, 2009.

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