I don't live in Portland; I live 30 miles away, however, so I do take an interest in this.
The problem with Portland is that the Oregonian is left wing and the tv news stations are politically correct. They focus on the weirdos living in th NW and working for the city as the leading citizens. No body else can get the media to carry their side of the story! Last but not least is the love affair that so many Portlanders have with the envirals. Most are card carrying/dues paying enviral members. If the ONRC says to vote for a eco terrorists, they vote for the eco terrorists for the environment!
This is done in every liberal major city in America. Portland is not by itself!