Ezra Kaplan
@ezrakaplan.bsky.social
Investigative Reporter in Portland, OR
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter announced she will travel to El Salvador to demand the release of U.S. legal resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Maxine Dexter to travel to El Salvador, demand release of wrongfully deported man
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter announced she will travel to El Salvador to demand the release of the deported U.S. legal resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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April 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter announced she will travel to El Salvador to demand the release of U.S. legal resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
REI walks back its endorsement of Doug Burgum for Secretary of Department of Interior two months after he was confirmed.
REI Co-op on Public Lands with CEO Mary Beth Laughton
YouTube video by REI
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April 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
REI walks back its endorsement of Doug Burgum for Secretary of Department of Interior two months after he was confirmed.
The public defender representing former St Helens High School Teacher Eric Stearns has withdrawn from the case as of this morning. He is now in jail, denied pre-trial release, and waiting for a new attorney to be appointed.
March 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The public defender representing former St Helens High School Teacher Eric Stearns has withdrawn from the case as of this morning. He is now in jail, denied pre-trial release, and waiting for a new attorney to be appointed.
Tonight Biden warned of an American Oligarchy. In 2022 I produced a a half hour show on this exact topic for Meet The Press. Fitting that it features a Sam Bankman-Fried interview.
American Oligarchs: Money In Politics | Meet The Press Reports
YouTube video by NBC News
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January 16, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Tonight Biden warned of an American Oligarchy. In 2022 I produced a a half hour show on this exact topic for Meet The Press. Fitting that it features a Sam Bankman-Fried interview.
Absolute insanity in Los Angeles
January 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Absolute insanity in Los Angeles
A judge has dismissed charges against a DEA Agent who ran a stop sign and killed a bicyclist while conducting surveillance in Salem. The judge found that since he was acting as a federal agent, he was immune from criminal prosecution.
January 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A judge has dismissed charges against a DEA Agent who ran a stop sign and killed a bicyclist while conducting surveillance in Salem. The judge found that since he was acting as a federal agent, he was immune from criminal prosecution.
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Elana Pirtle-Guiney elected Portland City Council President in 9th round of voting after Mitch Green moves.
Avalos — Avalos
Dunphy — Avalos
Smith — EPG
Kanal — Avalos
EPG — EPG
Ryan — EPG
Koyama Lane — Avalos
Morillo — Avalos
Novick — EPG
Clark — EPG
Green — EPG
Zimmerman — EPG
Avalos — Avalos
Dunphy — Avalos
Smith — EPG
Kanal — Avalos
EPG — EPG
Ryan — EPG
Koyama Lane — Avalos
Morillo — Avalos
Novick — EPG
Clark — EPG
Green — EPG
Zimmerman — EPG
January 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Elana Pirtle-Guiney elected Portland City Council President in 9th round of voting after Mitch Green moves.
Avalos — Avalos
Dunphy — Avalos
Smith — EPG
Kanal — Avalos
EPG — EPG
Ryan — EPG
Koyama Lane — Avalos
Morillo — Avalos
Novick — EPG
Clark — EPG
Green — EPG
Zimmerman — EPG
Avalos — Avalos
Dunphy — Avalos
Smith — EPG
Kanal — Avalos
EPG — EPG
Ryan — EPG
Koyama Lane — Avalos
Morillo — Avalos
Novick — EPG
Clark — EPG
Green — EPG
Zimmerman — EPG
Multnomah County has a new district attorney. Nathan Vasquez was sworn in just now, replacing Mike Schmidt.
January 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Multnomah County has a new district attorney. Nathan Vasquez was sworn in just now, replacing Mike Schmidt.
Counts 1 and 2 are class C felonies. Each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $125,000 fine.
Counts 5 and 6 are for failing to report as a mandatory reporter. According to the Oregon Justice Department, only 3 other people have been charged with this crime in Oregon since 2017.
Counts 5 and 6 are for failing to report as a mandatory reporter. According to the Oregon Justice Department, only 3 other people have been charged with this crime in Oregon since 2017.
BREAKING: Former St Helens Principal Katy Wagner has been indicted on two counts of criminal mistreatment of students and four counts of official misconduct. This is the third indictment in the ongoing sexual abuse crisis in the school district.
November 27, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Counts 1 and 2 are class C felonies. Each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $125,000 fine.
Counts 5 and 6 are for failing to report as a mandatory reporter. According to the Oregon Justice Department, only 3 other people have been charged with this crime in Oregon since 2017.
Counts 5 and 6 are for failing to report as a mandatory reporter. According to the Oregon Justice Department, only 3 other people have been charged with this crime in Oregon since 2017.
BREAKING: Former St Helens Principal Katy Wagner has been indicted on two counts of criminal mistreatment of students and four counts of official misconduct. This is the third indictment in the ongoing sexual abuse crisis in the school district.
November 27, 2024 at 2:17 AM
BREAKING: Former St Helens Principal Katy Wagner has been indicted on two counts of criminal mistreatment of students and four counts of official misconduct. This is the third indictment in the ongoing sexual abuse crisis in the school district.
I spent a few days with outreach workers in Portland last month. It was really inspiring to see them using their own lives experiences to connect with folks on the street. They aren’t going to fix the social problems of the city, but for those who need access to services, their work is critical.
Peer outreach: Bridging the gap in Portland’s addiction and housing crisis
The Behavioral Health Resource Center addresses addiction on the front lines of homelessness.
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November 26, 2024 at 2:25 AM
I spent a few days with outreach workers in Portland last month. It was really inspiring to see them using their own lives experiences to connect with folks on the street. They aren’t going to fix the social problems of the city, but for those who need access to services, their work is critical.
My interview with the St Helens Police Chief about the ongoing investigation into sexual abuse allegations against local teachers.
St. Helens police chief expects more charges in sex abuse scandal
The St. Helens School District is still dealing with the fallout from multiple arrests and investigations into alleged sexual abuse against students.
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November 26, 2024 at 2:16 AM
My interview with the St Helens Police Chief about the ongoing investigation into sexual abuse allegations against local teachers.
I just sat down with the St Helens Chief of Police who said that he expects more charges to come in the sex abuse crisis at the local school district. He says new victims are coming forward and that the investigation is still “very active.”
November 25, 2024 at 11:30 PM
I just sat down with the St Helens Chief of Police who said that he expects more charges to come in the sex abuse crisis at the local school district. He says new victims are coming forward and that the investigation is still “very active.”
The St Helens School Board is planning to appoint an interim superintendent at their 6:30pm meeting on Monday. Community members I have spoken to expect the new person to provide some transparency about ongoing sexual abuse investigations in the district.
November 25, 2024 at 1:28 AM
The St Helens School Board is planning to appoint an interim superintendent at their 6:30pm meeting on Monday. Community members I have spoken to expect the new person to provide some transparency about ongoing sexual abuse investigations in the district.
Standing room only at a town hall in St Helens organized by the incoming mayor. Parents, students, and even some current teachers are here.
November 23, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Standing room only at a town hall in St Helens organized by the incoming mayor. Parents, students, and even some current teachers are here.
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New investigations opened into several St. Helens school district employees
New investigations opened into several St. Helens school district employees
St. Helens police detectives are investigating a middle school teacher for alleged “criminal activity” involving students, they announced Thursday.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
New investigations opened into several St. Helens school district employees
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has given St Helens School District 14 days to appoint an interim superintendent before she steps in. The previous superintendent was placed on leave last week amid a sexual abuse of students crisis.
November 22, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has given St Helens School District 14 days to appoint an interim superintendent before she steps in. The previous superintendent was placed on leave last week amid a sexual abuse of students crisis.
Oregon Department of Human Services tells me that they have 6 active investigations into teachers and administrators connected to St Helens High School. The superintendent and principal, who are both on leave last week, are each being investigated for neglect to report safety concerns to the state.
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Oregon Department of Human Services tells me that they have 6 active investigations into teachers and administrators connected to St Helens High School. The superintendent and principal, who are both on leave last week, are each being investigated for neglect to report safety concerns to the state.
The problems in St Helens School District keep getting worse. The local police announced that a teacher at the middle school is being investigated for criminal activities involving students. This is after two high school teachers in the district were arrested last week for sexual abuse of a student.
November 22, 2024 at 12:28 AM
The problems in St Helens School District keep getting worse. The local police announced that a teacher at the middle school is being investigated for criminal activities involving students. This is after two high school teachers in the district were arrested last week for sexual abuse of a student.
Great piece of work from our investigative team @fox12oregon.bsky.social. The police reports that described decomposing bodies was gut wrenching but also illustrate the seriousness of the problem.
Tax-funded Portland nonprofit faces overdose deaths, program challenges
FOX 12 Investigates shows how Central City Concern is handling a rise in drug overdoses in its facilities, some of which are supposed to be drug and alcohol free.
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November 21, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Great piece of work from our investigative team @fox12oregon.bsky.social. The police reports that described decomposing bodies was gut wrenching but also illustrate the seriousness of the problem.
Earlier this year, bureaucrats decided to stop funding property purchase and renovations with Measure 110 money. Now models that worked two years ago are unavailable for those trying to expand treatment capacity in Portland.
Portland needs more detox facilities. Why are they so hard to open?
Oregon is facing a tough battle with drug addiction, made worse by a serious shortage of treatment facilities.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Earlier this year, bureaucrats decided to stop funding property purchase and renovations with Measure 110 money. Now models that worked two years ago are unavailable for those trying to expand treatment capacity in Portland.
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The National Weather Service in Portland released a satellite video of the rapidly strengthening weather system off the coast Tuesday. Expect strong winds at the coast, gusty and breezy winds inland and moderate to heavy rain.
Learn more about the “bomb cyclone” here: www.oregonlive.com/weather/
Learn more about the “bomb cyclone” here: www.oregonlive.com/weather/
November 19, 2024 at 11:16 PM
The National Weather Service in Portland released a satellite video of the rapidly strengthening weather system off the coast Tuesday. Expect strong winds at the coast, gusty and breezy winds inland and moderate to heavy rain.
Learn more about the “bomb cyclone” here: www.oregonlive.com/weather/
Learn more about the “bomb cyclone” here: www.oregonlive.com/weather/
This is the “investigative reporter who occasionally does morning TV #GRWM” view. This face needs all the help it can get before sunrise.
November 19, 2024 at 2:21 PM
This is the “investigative reporter who occasionally does morning TV #GRWM” view. This face needs all the help it can get before sunrise.