This article was produced as a collaboration between Bolts and the Portland Mercury. Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt knows he has an image problem. Schmidt, who took office during Portland’s racial justice protests in August 2020, says he feels squeezed between two sides—a common sentiment among prosecutors who have promised a progressive approach to the job, some of whom now face recall efforts and primary challengers. While right-leaning residents have blamed Schmidt for rising.
In 2022, the BMW Welt Jazz Award will enter its 13th season. Following the theme “Key Position”, selected outstanding jazz ensembles will perform in six evening concerts from March to April in the unique atmosphere of BMW Welt’s Double Cone. The events will feature musicians from Germany, Sweden, Israel, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.