George Floyd protests in Oregon

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George Floyd protests in Oregon

Across Oregon, people gathered in many towns from late May to June 2020 to demand racial justice and an end to police brutality. Most events were peaceful rallies and marches, though some places saw counter-protests, clashes, or police actions. Here are some notable examples from various cities.

- Albany: About 1,000 peaceful protesters on Ellsworth Street (June 2) knelt for nine minutes at the city hall in memory of George Floyd.
- Ashland: Two protests on May 31, then a combined march through downtown Ashland.
- Bend: A May 30 rally; on June 6, nearly 2,000 people marched from Farewell Bend Park to the Deschutes County Courthouse; a June 14 sit-in occurred at Drake Park.
- Beaverton: On June 5, hundreds marched from Sunset High School to the Nike World Headquarters.
- Eugene: Protests continued for about 10 days through early June; a June 5 rally drew around 300 people with teach-ins and other activities.
- Salem: On May 30, more than 200 people marched around the Oregon State Capitol; a curfew was issued and tear gas was used by police at times.
- Medford: More than 1,000 protesters marched on June 1; some knelt in the street for nine minutes to honor Floyd.
- Seaside: On June 2, 1,000+ protesters gathered at City Hall and marched through the town.
- Hillsboro: About 400 people gathered at the Civic Center on June 5; some armed individuals stood nearby but the march remained peaceful.
- Newport: On June 3, hundreds protested in front of City Hall and marched to the Lincoln County Courthouse.
- Monmouth: About 60 protesters gathered on June 1.
- McMinnville: Hundreds protested on June 2 in a peaceful event.
- Astoria: On June 4, about 50 people protested in front of the Astoria post office, organized by a local teen from Warrenton.
- Klamath Falls: On May 31, protests drew crowds with some counterprotest activity; police kept groups separated and no major arrests were reported.
- Lincoln City: A vigil for George Floyd was held on June 1 at D River State Park.

Other notes:
- Across the state, protests continued in various towns into June and beyond, with people marching, holding signs, and calling for reforms to policing and racial justice. Some events included counterprotests or security measures, and a few locations reported arrests or police actions.