Wheeler, Hardesty blast violence as city delves into the riot

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Saturday stridently criticized violent protesters who damaged downtown and Northeast Portland businesses. As KGW, a PBJ news partner, reports, the pair appeared at a press conference with other community leaders to discuss the events, which included the arrest of 13 people. Wheeler declared a state of emergency earlier this morning. The declaration followed a night of rioting that resulted in looting and fires erupting downtown.…