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Man who used his truck as a weapon convicted of attempted murder

Frederick Moore killed Vincent Timothy with his truck on June 6th, 2022 outside of Eastport Plaza Shopping Center on SE 82nd and Center Street.

Front PageLegalNews

March 14, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

10 Comments


‘I want justice!’: Family of man killed while biking enraged after driver gets off scot-free

Joy family members and friends held out hope for a trial and some sense of closure. They got neither.

Front PageLegal

March 12, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

64 Comments


Let’s talk about running on neighborhood greenways

A reader forced me to revisit an important question.

Front PageLegalNeighborhood Greenways

March 7, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

97 Comments


Why an obscure highway cost study is suddenly in the spotlight

Trucking advocates have used the study to file a lawsuit against ODOT that seeks tax refunds.

Front PageLegalLegislationPolitics

February 13, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

21 Comments


Safety goes dark as intersection daylighting lags in Portland

An elementary school student was hit Monday in southeast because a parked car reduced visibility.

Front PageInfrastructureLegal

January 31, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

53 Comments


ODOT tries ‘recreational immunity’ argument to avoid liability for crash on popular cycling road

Another reason why I’ve alway warned against playing into the false dichotomy of recreation versus transportation.

Front PageLegal

January 30, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

45 Comments


After reversal from DA, driver faces criminal charge for killing Adam Joy

Robert Weeks now faces a 10-year prison sentence.

Front PageLegal

January 25, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

34 Comments


Trucking advocates say they’ve been squeezed by road diets, want to change Oregon bike lane law

Changes are expected to be debated during the coming short legislative session.

Front PageLegalPolicy

January 24, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

109 Comments


Oregon trails in jeopardy as confusion reigns over ‘recreational immunity’ law

Many trails will close if landowners worry about lawsuits.

Front PageLegal

January 18, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

49 Comments


Judge rules against City of Portland, says Bike Bill lawsuit can move forward

The decision strengthens the Bike Bill and opens the door to a potential landmark ruling.

Front PageLegal

December 13, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

13 Comments


15 Portlanders sign on as plaintiffs in ‘Bicycle Bill’ lawsuit

Real people and real consequences of missing bike infrastructure, the suit claims.

AdvocacyFront PageLegal

July 24, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

32 Comments


New Oregon law reduces fines, penalties for bicycle DUI

It’s part of an effort to “right-size the criminal justice system.”

Front PageLegalLegislationPolitics

July 14, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

52 Comments


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