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Here’s what we know about the violent, heartbreaking incident on SE Belmont

This is as much a story about our continued struggle to house all Portlanders, as it is about a traffic crash.

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February 29, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

100 Comments


Driver kills man on a bicycle at southeast Portland homeless camp

Dangerous driving, unsafe road design, and a sprawling homeless camp made this location a ticking time bomb.

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February 26, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

78 Comments


Dispatch from where a 12-year-old was hit and killed while bicycling in Hillsboro

It happened just a few blocks from my house.

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February 12, 2024

Shannon Johnson (Family Biking Columnist)

21 Comments


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

Robert Weeks now faces a 10-year prison sentence.

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January 25, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

34 Comments


2023’s sole fatal bicycle collision leaves family looking for answers

Jason Ruhmshottel was biking home after a long shift when he was hit in a crosswalk you’ve probably ridden through yourself.

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January 16, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

59 Comments


Five dead in three days: A grim holiday of predictable traffic violence in Portland

To restore trust in our leaders, and more importantly, trust in our streets, we must do something dramatically different.

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December 27, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

210 Comments


122nd Avenue claims another traffic victim

The pace of bureaucracy cannot keep up with the speed of many drivers and the incessant traffic violence left in their wake.

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December 6, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

18 Comments


Portland Velo club member killed in collision with a driver in Washington County

Exact details are still unknown as police are still investigating the case.

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December 4, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

28 Comments


Man killed by drunk driver in Montavilla was beloved artist

James Fenimore taught art classes and hosted open-mic events at Milepost 5.

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October 26, 2023

Jacob Loeb (Montavilla News)

19 Comments


Portlanders killed while biking in Napa, California

The couple loved to ride bikes and travel.

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October 18, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

24 Comments


‘Apples,’ a poem for Sarah Pliner on the one-year anniversary of her death

One year later, the impact of Pliner’s death continues to linger in the minds of many — especially Owl Brooke, who returned to the corner last week to post a poem.

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October 10, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

4 Comments


Bicycle rider hit and killed on North Portland Road -UPDATED

Jason Ruhmshottel was born and raised in Portland. He was killed by a driver while in a crosswalk.

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September 19, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

64 Comments


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