The city of Portland escalated its enforcement of laws against blocking sidewalks near the federal immigration facility over the weekend, directing police officers to ensure the immediate removal of protesters’ tent and supplies after months of leaving that work to the city’s regular camp clearance program.

Portland authorities are asking the public’s help in their investigation into a fire that happened near a city councilor’s home this past weekend. The Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire and Rescue said investigators wish to speak to an individual who may have more information about the fire that occurred in

Portland Police are asking for help with identifying a person who may have information about how a fire started near City Councilor Candace Avalos’ home.

PPB oversaw a peaceful South Waterfront protest with no incidents or arrests and highlighted inter-agency cooperation.

A day after Portland police officers surprised entrenched demonstrators by clearing sidewalks and tents, and warned they would step up enforcement of low-level violations, protests outside the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Sunday drew 50-75 people to South Portland along with a regular police presence.

Investigators are seeking information about an individual seen near a fire in the Mill Park neighborhood that affected City Councilor Candace Avalos' property.

The police said a fire that damaged cars and a carport at the home of City Councilor Candace Avalos was “suspicious in nature.” No arrests have been made.

Police identified the man shot and killed Monday in Northeast Portland’s Argay Terrace neighborhood as 39-year-old Derrik Rice.

Two men were arrested over the weekend following separate street takeover events involving "dangerous stunts," and a vehicle drifting into a Portland police patrol vehicle, authorities announced Monday.