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October 17, 2018
Week in Review
SEI Hit by Sexual Harassment Complaint
Self Enhancement, Inc., the much lauded nonprofit that helps Afri-
can-American students and families, is being sued by a former em-
ployee who alleges that staff and supervisors created a sexually in-
appropriate atmosphere, including with students. In a lawsuit filed
Thursday, Fyndi Jermany said she was sexually harassed by super-
visors and coworkers and witnessed conversations among colleagues
about dating students.
Man Found Dead on Bike Path in Northeast Portland
A man was found dead on a bike path near Northeast 122nd and Siski-
you early Tuesday. Police said circumstances at the scene lead them to
believe it was a homicide. The Oregon State Medical Examiner will
conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death before releasing
the victim’s identity.
Earlier Portland Protest Had Weapons Cache
Members of right wing group Patriot Prayer had a stash of guns on a
roof top prior to and outside an Aug. 4 protest, city officials revealed
Monday—the same day Mayor Ted Wheeler was made aware of it.
Police briefly seized the weapons and returned them, finding they
were not loaded and were properly secured.
Elizabeth Warren Releases DNA Test
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., released the results of a DNA analysis
Monday suggesting a lineage to a distant Native American ancestor.
She was attempting to neutralize attacks from President Trump who
has mocked her for citing family lore that claimed Cherokee heritage.
North Portland Car Fire Bellows Smoke
A huge plume of black smoke could be seen for miles Friday
afternoon after several cars caught fire at Starks Industries, an auto
dispensary on North Columbia Boulevard and Portsmouth. Officials
said the fire was sparked by employees draining oil from a vehicle.
No one was reported hurt.
Washington State Ends Death Penalty
Paul Allen, the longtime owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, a co-founder of Microsoft, and one of the
richest men in the world, died Monday from complications from non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was 65.
Death Brings End to Paul Allen Era
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Paul Allen, the longtime-owner of the Portland
Trail Blazers who was passionately involved in the
team’s operations over the last three decades, died
Monday from complications from non-Hodgkins
lymphoma. He was 65.
Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft with his
friend Bill Gates, was one of the richest men in
the world when he purchased the Trail Blazers in
1988, five years after resigning from Microsoft. A
self-confessed basketball fanatic with the Blazers,
he had a current net worth pegged at $20 billion.
Allen attended most Blazers games and was a
familiar sight seated behind the basket and court-
side. He was known for evaluating college pros-
pects ahead of the each year’s NBA draft and for
relishing being with the Blazers on draft day.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler expressed his sad-
ness on Allen’s death on behalf of the city.
“He will be sorely missed. We extend our sin-
by
Washington state is the latest in the nation to do away with the death
penalty. The state’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the use of cap-
ital punishment violated the state Constitution because it was imposed
in an arbitrary and racially biased way. People currently on death row
will have their sentences converted to life in prison.
Officer-Involved Shooting Death Identified
A suspect in a fatal officer-involved shooting last week at a southeast
Portland motel room was identified Thursday as a mentally ill man
who police previously attempted to help. Samuel E. Rice, 30, was
killed while holding a female hostage at knifepoint, police said.
Correction: Artharee Resigned
Baruti L. Artharee resigned from his employment with
the city of Portland in 2013 after Multnomah County
Commissioner Loretta Smith charged that he was sexually
suggestive while introducing her during an event. He
denied the allegation. In our Oct. 3 issue, it was incorrectly
stated that he was fired. We regret the error.
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cere condolences to his family,” Wheeler said.
Trail Blazers President and Chief Executive
Officer Chris McGowan said he was fortunate to
work with Allen and witness all the passion he put
into making the world a better place.
“He was an amazing mentor and great leader for
our organization,” McGowan said.
It’s unclear what will happen to the ownership
of the Blazers with Allen’s death. There was specu-
lation that the NBA would want a team to remain in
Portland no matter what happens with the Blazers
ownership because the Portland market is one of
the NBA’s most successful.
The Blazers qualified for the playoffs 17 times
and made five trips to the Western Conference Fi-
nals under Allen’s tenure, including reaching the
NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992.
Allen went on to purchase the Seattle Seahawks
of the National Football League and become part
owner of the Seattle Sounders of Major League
Soccer. He also used his considerable wealth to in-
vest in a host of companies and donate to countless
charities.
His death leaves a big void in the Northwest
sports landscape, and questions are likely soon to
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