We, the undersigned representatives of the news media, wish to share with you our heightened concerns about how Portland police officers under your command continue to use force on people engaged in journalism. We are requesting additional action that goes beyond what has already been requested, including your response and a public report.
Read MoreIn the last few months SPJ Oregon board members have lent our voice to efforts aimed at transparency in government, the safety of journalists during the pandemic and the targeting of journalists by law enforcement as they work to cover protests around the state.
Read MoreAs journalists spread out across the nation to cover protests against police violence, they too found themselves under attack by authorities. Police took aim at print and television reporters, photographers and freelancers, using intimidation, rubber bullets and tear gas.
Read MoreWhether you’re working long days to cover this pandemic and its effects, have seen your livelihood affected, or both, we want you to know SPJ Oregon Territory is here to help.
Read MoreProviding accurate, trusted information to communities is crucial as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the state.
Journalists around Oregon are working long hours to inform their communities about school closures, graduation, meal sites, city hall closures and emergency response as well as countless other developments during this unprecedented time.
Read MoreJournalists across the country and the world are working tirelessly to keep the public informed about the rapidly developing novel coronavirus, and it’s exhausting. But we have much more reporting ahead of us.
Read MoreOregon’s records law remains the public’s ally. Thanks to the law, prosecutors have secured public corruption convictions that include a Portland city manager. The law’s use has triggered important reforms and millions in savings.
Read MoreWe submitted these comments to Oregon’s Public Records Advisory Council for the Jan. 22, 2020 meeting in response to discussions about changing the role of the Advocate.
Read MoreThe Reporter’s Committee for the Freedom of the Press chose Oregon as one of five states for its Local Legal Initiative. RCFP will hire an attorney based in Oregon to provide pro bono legal support to local news organizations for a minimum of two years.
Read MoreOn Friday, Jan. 10, join Portland journalists/musicians (and their musician friends) in raising money to benefit the Northwest Emerging Journalists Internship.
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