😡 US citizen suffers concussion in immigration stop

US Citizen Suffers Concussion During Immigration Stop

Immigration agents pulled over a U.S. citizen in Salem last week — in an apparent instance of racial profiling. During the stop, the woman suffered a concussion, as well bruised ribs and a torn rotator cuff, according to the group Latinos Unidos Siempre. Oregon’s largest labor union, SEIU Local 503, has identified her as a member. [Oregonian]

• Related: Gov. Tina Kotek and 31 Oregon mayors are demanding an end to immigration enforcement in the state until there have been “thorough investigations of use of force incidents” in Minneapolis and in Portland. [KOIN]

Trump Administration Singles Out a Protester

Chandler Patey, 29, who lives near Portland’s U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement building and is a frequent participant in protests, has been identified in Trump Administration files as the possible “leader of Antifa leader.” But the federal documents also indicate: “This information has not been confirmed.” It’s an instance of the federal government keeping intelligence files on people who haven’t even been accused of a crime. Patey, who has allowed protesters to use his apartment for bathroom breaks, told the Oregonian he’s not a part of any official organization but does participate in protests to “show that we are not OK with” the Trump administration’s approach to immigration. [Oregonian]

• Related: Independent reporter Ken Klippenstein obtained the federal file on Patey as well as other citizens. [Ken Kippelstein]

$15M in Portland Housing Bureau Funds

For the second time in the last few months, the city has discovered millions of unspent funding under the Portland Housing Bureau’s purview. This time it’s at least $15 million; last time it was $20 million. City Council is contemplating this week how to spend the last tranche of funding — and whether to launch an investigation of the bureau's questionable accounting. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

This door within a door is at 5042 SE Carlton St. in the Woodstock neighborhood. And it's not the only surprise at this location:

“They have a dog stick library and a beautiful garden at their house,” wrote reader Austin S. “My favorite part is the jeans they planted flowers in.”

A shoutout to Austin S. for writing in with the location. Other readers enjoyed seeing the spot:

“I have no clue where this is, but absolutely love it. Kudos to the artist.” wrote reader Grey J.

This week’s scavenger hunt comes from reader Pankaj P.:

The red bike sculptures that serve as bike racks are common enough. This setting in nature is a little more unusual. Do you know where it is?

Please click here to submit the location — and, for unofficial bonus points, anything you know about it.

If you’re new to the newsletter, there’s a scavenger hunt on Fridays. In next week’s newsletter, I’ll shout out the first 10 readers who respond correctly and reveal the answer.

📸 Want to submit a photo? Please email me a snapshot of somewhere in the Portland metro area, and we’ll consider it for an upcoming “Where Is It?” segment!

Each week, we include favorite local spots and organizations picked by City Cast Portland Neighbors. It’s a member benefit, but it’s also a great way to get to know our city:

• Cristian Vargas: JUNTOSpdx | “Organizing, uplifting, and amplifying the creative expression of the Portland Latino Hispanic community, Cristian Vargas is the man behind the bullhorn of JUNTOSpdx and a member of the PCXN. Launched in 2022, JUNTOSpdx mission is dedicated to building connections in the Latino Hispanic community and reconnecting them with their roots, [They] highlight the diverse talent in the community [and] inspire the city to engage with our cultura." — Kelley R.
• Slow Haste | Kerns | “It’s so good I no longer bop around to other shops. Guaranteed great drinks.” — Lourdes V.
• Oregon Contemporary | Kenton | Oregon Contemporary has a fun exhibit about Portland legend Ursula LeGuin until Feb 8 — admission is free, and you get to type on her actual typewriter.” — Connie W.

Become a City Cast Portland Neighbor today to share your own shoutout in this newsletter and on the podcast!