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Jewish Teacher Sues College
A Portland teacher says Warner Pacific College discrimi-
nated against him by refusing to hire him because he’s Jewish.
In a lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court,
Noel M. King says he applied for an adjunct professor of
psychology position at the small private Christian college
in April 2014. On his application, he indicated his “Hebrew
faith.”
Input on Police Cameras Wanted
The Portland Police Bureau will host a community forum to
discuss body-worn camera policy development and implemen-
tation on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Portland Com-
munity College Cascade Campus Auditorium, 735 N. Killing-
sworth St.
The Oregon legislature has adopted a new law on police body-
Madison, Jefferson Threats
Extra Portland police officers were at Madi-
son and Jefferson High Schools Monday after
an anonymous person called several students,
saying they are going to bring a weapon to
both schools. Letters warning of the threat
went home to families with both schools.
Lewis & Clark Probe Ends
The Portland Police Bureau said Tuesday
that it has suspended an investigation of
a potential hate crime at Lewis & Clark
College. Detectives say they have exhaust-
ed leads from a case of threatening racist
messages left on Yik Yak, an anonymous
message board, and have no suspects in the
case of a young black man who was subse-
quently attacked Nov. 21 on campus.
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After a four month interview process, the hiring committee
recommended King be hired at the southeast Portland school.
But King says Warner’s president directed officials to reject
him, stating the college should only hire “Christ followers.”
King seeks damages of $268,000.
In a statement, Warner Pacific said it “prefers that its leaders
and instructors actively practice the Christian faith.”
In the wake of mass shootings in Oregon
and across America, a group of grieving
family members who have lost loved ones
due to gun violence marched on Sunday in
north Portland’s Peninsula Park. The rally
was led by the Oregon chapter of Moms
Demand Action for Gun Sense in Ameri-
ca and drew the participation of Gov. Kate
Brown and Mayor Charlie Hales.
worn cameras and the Police Bureau is in the process of building
policies for the program and wants the community to be part of
the process by giving feedback and input.
For those who cannot attend the meeting but have comments,
submissions can be made by visiting portlandoregon.gov/police/
article/521411.
The
in
Week
Review
Train Erupts in Flames
Portland firefighters responded Sunday
morning to a volatile crash and fire in in-
dustrial northwest Portland when at least
6 rail tanker cars caught fire when a semi-
truck carrying flammable fuel crashed on
Highway 30 near the St. Johns Bridge, kill-
ing the driver. The rail cars contained hot
asphalt but did not leak in the inferno.
Sportsperson of the Year
Serena Williams is Sports
Illustrated’s Sportsperson of
the Year — the first female
athlete honored on her own
by the magazine in more
than 30 years. Williams went 53-3 during
2015 with five titles, including at the Aus-
tralian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.
Mayors Address Housing
Mayors from Portland and four other West
Coast cities signed a joint statement to ad-
dress homelessness and housing insecurity
after a conference in Portland on Thursday.
The action seeks support to increase fund-
ing for affordable housing development,
increase federal rental assistance for home-
less families, and improve access to critical
supportive services.
Fatal Hit & Run
A bicyclist was hit and killed Saturday
night when he was struck on Northeast
Lombard Street below the 42nd Avenue
overpass where the bike lane ends. The
driver, Kenneth Britt Smith, was arrested
for hit and run and driving under the influ-
ence of marijuana. Bicycle advocates say
safety improvements to the roadway are
needed.
Postal Worker Arrested
A Gresham postal worker who had been on
the job for over 26 years was arrested last
week for stealing mail that contained retail
store coupons worth cash. Kathleen Bent-
ing, 62, was booked into the Multnomah
County Detention Center on three counts
of identity theft and five counts of mail
theft, all felonies.