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Portland City Council considers how to boot ICE out of city facility

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October 12, 2025

Portland City Council considers how to boot ICE out of city facility

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Portland’s progressive-leaning city council is exploring ways to expel Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from a detention facility that has become a flashpoint for violent clashes between agents and radical agitators.

Last week, city councilors told a packed hearing that they would consider revoking ICE’s permit to operate its South Waterfront facility along South Moody Avenue due to alleged violations of a 2011 conditional-use permit, according to local news outlet Willamette Week.

The permit allows detention and administrative use under specific limitations, but lawmakers have raised concerns that ICE has been holding detainees there for longer than the required 12-hour limit.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detain a man outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs building during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

PATRIOTIC ICE OFFICER REPLACES AMERICAN FLAG AFTER PROTESTERS BURNED EXISTING BANNER AT PORTLAND FACILITY

Residents and lawmakers raised moral concerns too, saying that the facility undermines the city’s sanctuary city policy, while residents testified about targeted arrests, gas attacks and intimidation.

“Our values of sanctuary and humanity are under siege,” local resident Michelle Dar said. She also said that federal agents’ armed actions threatened everyone’s safety, not just that of immigrants.

Other residents complained that loud bangs and flashbangs were disrupting life for residents of subsidized housing and students of a local school. A handful of people also blamed Antifa for the ugly scenes outside the facility.

Chaotic scenes have been unfolding outside the facility since June, including in one incident where a large group of anti-ICE protesters tried to block law enforcement vehicles from entering and exiting the facility, forcing agents to deploy rubber bullets, tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the crowd.

DHS announced a new American flag was added to its Portland ICE facility after protesters burned others. (Photo courtesy of DHS )

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Violent agitators have also smashed windows, pelted agents and the facility with rocks and other objects. On Independence Day, violent rioters cut internet cables, damaged the sprinkler system, hurled rocks and fireworks at law enforcement and burned an American flag, according to DHS.

But most residents and lawmakers’ concerns pertained to ICE’s alleged violation of its permit terms, particularly related to how long detainees were being held, rather than the violence caused by protesters or agitators.

They urged the council to revoke the permit, citing a local report that ICE had violated the permit more than two dozen times by holding detainees for longer than 12 hours.

“If we allow ICE to continue to operate when they have violated their permits, that means that anything becomes permissible moving forward,” City Council Member Angelita Morillo told the community and public safety committee hearing. “And so, for me, that change in information has changed the calculation.”

Meanwhile, City Council Member Steve Novick said the council should take a broader moral stand against the federal deportation machine.

“This is an assault on our democracy as a whole… The assault on immigrants is the tip of the spear,” Novick said, per the outlet. “We should not be trying to figure out how to keep our heads low and avoid the attention of this administration.”

City Council Member Eric Zimmerman said the chamber was exploring legal pathways to revoke the permit and that the city attorney’s office was working on a memo about the city’s legal options regarding the ICE facility.

Law enforcement officers grab a demonstrator outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs building during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Border Czar Tom Homan last week vowed to “double down and triple down” on sanctuary cities that are obstructing ICE operations, specifically mentioning Portland.

“We’re going to do the job,” Homan said on Fox News’ “Kudlow.”

“We’re going to do it in Portland too. But for the mayors of New York City and Chicago, President [Donald] Trump made it clear two weeks ago, we are going to double down and triple down the sanctuary cities. … If we can’t arrest that bad guy in the jail, then we’ll go to the community and we’ll find him. Or we’ll do more worksite enforcement.”

Fox News’ Alexandra Koch and Bill Melugin contributed to this report.

Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.

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Future Broncos: Is Denver poised to make a big swing next spring?

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December 6, 2025

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Future Broncos: Is Denver poised to make a big swing next spring?

The Denver Broncos have truly impressed during their 2025 campaign. With five games remaining in the regular season, to be going for their eleventh win certainly wasn’t something I had predicted. Nobody knows how the rest of the season will turn out, but I believe Denver’s success thus far gives them a lot of flexibility relative to how they approach roster building this spring.

When glossing over the Broncos roster, there aren’t many significant needs. The front office has done a tremendous job drafting and developing talent in recent years. Most importantly, they have rewarded a variety of homegrown players with contract extensions.

The foundations of the team, Denver’s offensive and defensive trenches, are phenomenally strong. Most every starter at those position groups will return for 2026. The exceptions being John Franklin-Myers who will likely cash in during free agency, as well as Ben Powers being a potential cap casualty at left guard.

Even with the most recent round of extensions, the Broncos have an ample amount of cap space next year due to the way they structured the new deals for Wil Lutz, Malcolm Roach, and Luke Wattenberg. With 41 players already currently under contract, it’s estimated they have nearly $40 million in space. You can shave off some of that due to the retention of key E/RFAs like Ja’Quan McMillian and Alex Palczewski.

Even so, Denver has the financial ability to make a big splash or two if they so choose. And why not? It’s a perk of having a quarterback on a rookie deal. If competing for Super Bowl’s is the goal, I fully expect the Broncos to be aggressive this offseason. Let’s talk about a few ways they could go about that.

Splash #1: Investing at inside linebacker and running back in free agency

At inside linebacker, Dre Greenlaw will return in ‘26 however both Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad are free agents. It’s quite possible the Broncos opt to retain one of them for continuity purposes. However, if Vance Joseph winds up earning a head coaching gig, a new defensive play caller may be interested in going another direction.

The ‘26 free agency class at inside linebacker appears to be strong. That’s good for Denver. Players like Quay Walker, Leo Chenal, Demario Davis, Devin Lloyd, Devin Bush, Kaden Elliss, and Quincy Williams are slated to be looking for new teams this offseason. It’s certainly an area I think the team could make a big investment in—if they so choose. Though it may be an area Denver could look at in the draft due to it being an exceptional class at the position.

Outside of inside linebacker, upgrading the running back position during free agency seems likely. Having a top-notch rushing attack is a must in order to compete in the playoffs and help take pressure off of Bo Nix. Could the Broncos opt to bring back J.K. Dobbins? Certainly. Though I’d like to see them be aggressive and come away with one of the top backs on the market.

Players like Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, Tyler Allgeier, and Brian Robinson are set to be available. There are folks who would say spending big in free agency at running back is a bad idea. I understand where they are coming from. Though imagine the stability one of the aforementioned backs would provide for the offense. We have seen the running game struggle after Dobbins got hurt. And in order to play well late in the season and beyond, having a strong rushing attack is extremely important.

Splash #2: Adding an X-Factor on offense via trade

Each and every offseason, some sort of blockbuster trade nobody expected transpires in the National Football League. We saw that earlier this year when the Dallas Cowboys traded away Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for Kenny Clark and handful of early draft selections.

If things continue to go badly in Minnesota, could star wide receiver Justin Jefferson potentially be on the market? I have my doubts that GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah would want to trade away such a prolific player. But if they continue to struggle at quarterback, perhaps Jefferson winds up asking for a trade. Stranger things have happened.

I’m not saying it’s likely. Though it wouldn’t hurt to check in about his availability or other big playmakers at the position. Denver was reportedly interested and asking around on wide receivers at this year’s trade deadline. With that in mind, it seems likely for them reconsider that during the offseason.

Splash #3: Navigating a big move up the draft board for a premier prospect

Internal discussions and player evaluations at season’s end will play a huge role in how the Broncos wind up concocting their offseason blueprint. Based on their success thus far, Denver is scheduled to be picking quite late once April rolls around. Likely too late to add a Day 1 difference maker capable of making big waves as a rookie.

Given the strength of Denver’s roster, they could also make a splash moving up in the draft for a premier prospect. The college football playoffs and bowl games will happen in the coming weeks. The Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine aren’t too far off either. It’ll truly be draft season before you know it.

Standing pat and let the board fall to them is always an option. GM George Paton has had success doing that with a handful of picks over the years. Nevertheless, if they wind up falling in love with a handful of prospects in the draft making a huge move up the board is also a potentiality for the team. Denver always seems to like to wheel and deal during the draft and I don’t think this year will be any different.

What do you think Broncos Country?

Do you feel the Broncos are poised to make some big splashes this offseason? What would be your ideal blueprint to improve the franchise based on what you have seen thus far? Let me know in the comments section.

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West Seattle Junction Tree Lighting, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, school open houses, much more for your Saturday

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December 6, 2025

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West Seattle Junction Tree Lighting, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, school open houses, much more for your Saturday

(Latest image from Junction traffic cam – remember Alaska will be closed east of here this pm)

Happy Saturday! We have another two-part event list – first part is a long list of seasonal happenings from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

SANTA PHOTOS AND PANCAKES: Santa photos are part of what you’ll find at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle pancake breakfast, 7 am-11 am December 6th at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds) – details and tickets here. (If you miss your $8 online ticket, it’s only $10/door, youngest kids eat free;) Bring new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots!

SELFIES WITH SANTA: 8:30 am-11 am Saturday and Sunday mornings in December, DIY photos with Santa at CAPERS Home (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor), donation requested for West Seattle Food Bank.

HOLIDAY SWAP SHOP: Bring, and get, toys at this swap, 9 am-noon at Keller Williams Realty (5446 California SW), presented by the Pearsall Team.

HOLIDAY GIFT POP-UP: 9 am-6 pm, handcrafted creations for sale. (4002 39th SW)

BAKE & CRAFT SALE AT THE KENNEY: Handmade and homemade items for sale, 10 am-4 pm. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SHOP AT WEST SEATTLE RUNNER, BENEFIT STUDENTS: Part of the proceeds at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) 10 am-5 pm today will benefit WSHS Cross Country.

VIVA STUDIO TOUR ON VASHON: 10 am-5 pm each day, self-guided tour of Vashon artists’ studios. Info and locations at vivartists.com. (WSB sponsor)

PICS WITH SANTA AT HOLIDAY FOOD-DRIVE PARTY: 10 am-noon party at 5446 California SW – bring food and/or $ for West Seattle Food Bank.

FREE PET PICS WITH SANTA: 10 am-noon at Windermere in The Junction. (4526 California SW)

SANTA PHOTOS AND TOY SWAP: 10 am-1 pm at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW and SW Juneau), Santa photos by donation, toy swap open to all (and accepting dropoffs in advance), more info here.

WESTWOOD ART STUDIO HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE: Two-weekend group show and sale, 10 am-6 pm today, more info here. (9042 31st SW)

ARTIST POP-UP AT CAPERS HOME: 11 am-4 pm, you’ll find artists including Diane Kappa (WSB sponsor) at CAPERS Home (4525 California SW; also a WSB sponsor).

RAIN CITY CLAY HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE: Rain City Clay in Arbor Heights is hosting a holiday show & sale this weekend, featuring artists who work with clay. Hours today are 11 am-7 pm. (4208 SW 100th)

DIY SANTA PICS: 11 am-2 pm at John L. Scott in The Junction. Free; “well-behaved pets welcome.” (4445 California SW)

SANTA AT OUNCES: Free pics with the jolly ol’ fella 1-4 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

TOYS FOR TOTS AT SEATTLE FIRE STATION 29: Drop off new, unwrapped toy(s) at Station 29 (2139 Ferry Avenue SW) between 2 and 4 pm.

JUNCTION NIGHT MARKET: Hometown Holidays Night Market on tree-lighting night in The Junction. See vendor list here! 4 to 8 pm.

JUNCTION TREE LIGHTING AND PERFORMANCES: Here’s the schedule for what’s happening besides the Night Market – remember that SW Alaska is closed east of California SW:

4:00 PM Festival begins. Night Market is open
4:30 PM Endolyne Choir
5:00 PM School of Rock
5:30 PM Pet Costume Contest
5:45 PM Metropolitan Singers (carolers)
6:00 PM Tree Lighting (with carolers)
6:15 PM Holiday DJ spinning tunes
8:00 PM Night Market closes

HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT: Pearsall Properties presents live performances at West Seattle Grounds (2141 California SW) 5 pm-8 pm.

CHRISTMAS TREES: As noted here, every place that sells them in West Seattle is up and running! Scroll through the Holiday Guide any time for the list.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, times vary. Tickets and info here.

(Friday sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)

And here are the non-holiday-season events for today, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

‘KING TIDE’: 7:29 am, 12.9 feet – highest (predicted) high tide of the month; weather conditions can push it higher.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Launch your weekend with a community run! West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) leads Saturday 8 am free group runs!

FREE! HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am community meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile as a prelude to the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fauntleroy Way SW.

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-11:30 am, prospective families are invited to visit Explorer West. RSVP here if you can, (10015 28th SW; WSB sponsor)

TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: If you’re looking for an elementary school, come find out about Tilden School (4105 California SW; WSB sponsor) during today’s open house, 10 am-noon.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: The Garden Center at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW, north end of campus), is open 10 am-3 pm.

WHILE YOU’RE AT SSC … the Otter Pup truck’s soft open with coffee and sweet treats is scheduled to continue today, 11 am-2 pm. (6000 16th SW)

THE BRIDGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Learn about the cooperative elementary school and join current families for play, 10 am-noon. (10300 28th SW)

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: In session again this week, 10:30 am, info in our calendar listing.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

GRIEFSHARE: Newest session continues, 10:30 am at Grace Church, no charge (10323 28th SW)

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

TALK WITH YOUR ANIMALS: Yes, you can! Find out how during this 11 am class at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm on Saturdays. (61st SW and SW Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Bonus monthly session, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open for you to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar, and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area.

SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: 1-10 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs).

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)

WRECK THE HALLS ROLLER DERBY: 5 pm pre-show, 6 pm roller-derby exhibition bout with Rainier Roller Riot and Bellingham Roller Betties’ Grit Pit, Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center) – tickets here.

‘PENELOPE’ AT ARTSWEST: West Seattle’s playhouse offers something different this holiday season – the folk-pop musical “Penelope,” with a 7:30 pm curtain; get tickets here. (4711 California SW)

COMMUNITY PAGEANT AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm, drag pageant for Miss, Ms., Mr., and Mx. Community – tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

NERDLESQUE: 7:30 pm “burlesque for nerds” show with sci-fi theme, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 18+, tickets here.

LIVE MUSIC AT MR. B’S: 8 pm, Leafminer and Noe Navarro at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ Topspin at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Our Saturday list concludes with 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Flip side of king tides is low-low tides, and tonight at 11:43 pm the tide will be out to 3.8 feet!

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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San Diego may pay $30M to family of Black teen fatally shot by police

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December 6, 2025

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San Diego may pay M to family of Black teen fatally shot by police

The city of San Diego is poised to approve one of the nation’s largest settlements in a police-related killing, weighing a $30 million settlement to the family of Konoa Wilson, a 16-year-old Black boy who was fatally shot by a San Diego police officer in January.

Newsweek has reached out to the San Diego Attorney’s office and the Wilson’s family attorney for comment via email on Saturday.

Why It Matters

Police violence and racial tensions have been major issues in the U.S. for years, fueling mass movements for police reform. Protests surged after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, driven by Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations and renewed calls to shift funding away from law enforcement.

In 2021, Minneapolis approved a record $27 million civil settlement with Floyd’s family after he died when a police officer pinned him to the ground and pressed a knee on his neck.

According to Mapping Police Violence, a nonprofit aggregating data, “police have killed at least 1,079 people in 2025.”

What To Know

In June, Wilson’s parents sued the city of San Diego and police officer Daniel Gold in connection to their son’s death six months earlier. The family says Wilson was fleeing gunshots fired at him from someone else when he encountered Gold who shot the boy twice in the back. The teen was pronounced dead at the University of California San Diego Health Medical Center nearly an hour later.

Authorities released body camera video of the January 28 shooting that shows Wilson running through a corridor after someone pulled a gun on him. The footage shows Wilson emerging at close range as Gold moved toward the corridor. Gold then fired on Wilson, later saying “San Diego Police.” The family argues in their lawsuit that Gold “instantly, without any warning” fired on the teenager.

In a video compilation of the footage posted on Facebook in February, the police department wrote, “When officers began providing medical aid, a firearm was located concealed under clothing in the juvenile’s right thigh area.”

Gold was in the area due to an unrelated nearby call, the lawsuit and San Diego Sheriff’s Office stated. At the time of the shooting, Gold had been with the force for two years.

A resolution authorizing the $30 million to Wilson’s family has been added to the city council agenda for Tuesday, the Associated Press reported, which also noted the money would be paid from the Public Liability Fund.

What People Are Saying

Nick Rowley, the Wilson family attorney, said in a statement to City News Service on Friday: “What happened to Konoa was a catastrophic failure of policing. A 16-year-old boy was running for his life. He was not a threat and not a suspect, yet he was shot in the back by a police officer who only saw him for one second before deciding to pull the trigger.”

The San Diego Sheriff’s Office said in a late January press release: “The investigation and review process for officer-involved shootings are extremely thorough. When the Homicide Unit completes its investigation, it will be reviewed by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office to determine if the officers bear any criminal liability for their actions. The San Diego Police Department will conduct an administrative investigation into the officer’s discharge of his firearm.”