Protests never materialized earlier today in Salem, though there was certainly a large police and media presence. 
Not the case in Portland, where a sizeable crowd has already gathered in front of Revolution Hall. They're currently yelling at some bike cops (the people in yellow shirts).
Bicycle officers left to a chorus of "ACAB." Currently waiting on a corner a ways down Stark. People are still arriving, flipping officers off as they pass by. This group is reportedly supposed to start marching around 3.
Tense moments as an officer disassembled a banner attached to what look like metal poles. Someone appeared to try to take the poles back and the officer treated to arrest him if he did that again.
A few scuffles as officers were pulling back from Rev Hall again. One officer sprayed a can of something at the ground. Didn't look like anyone was arrested.
Officers ended up throwing some smoke cannisters and retreating. One demonstrator joked, "We're off to a good start." Another announced the Biden presidency has the same problems as the previous administration.
The banner the officer confiscated/disassembled earlier was attached to wooden poles, not metal (according to @PDXzane's tweet)
Crowd of about 200 or so regrouped in front of Revolution Hall. The PPB loudspeaker warned people to keep the streets open. Now people are marching (in the street) down Stark.
More warnings to keep the streets open.
Crowd passing 6th and Davis now. Chanting things like "Out of your homes and into the streets."
Sounds of a horn and the smell of fresh spray paint.
Construction workers observing the scene from an elevated vantage point.
The road was blocked off for construction work, so the crowd started heading toward the I-84 overpass on Grand Avenue. Now stopped in the road, but letting cars onto the freeway.
Another warning from police. Now crowd is heading back toward Grand and Davis.
Windows shattering now.
Antifascist flag and anarchy symbol spray paint on a sign near 8th and Davis. Crowd still arguing about where to go. One person yelled to listen to BIPOCs and not just fight the cops.
Democratic Party headquarters taking lots of damage.
Lot of glass on the ground here.
Sounds like at least part of the group is trying to return to Revolution Hall. I can hear the PPB loudspeaker a couple blocks away.
Witnessed the surreal scene of several people ducking under a Franz semi truck to quickly pull their masks and black clothes off. Most people have scattered and are doing the same using bushes etc. #justportlandthings
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