Proud Boy Miles Furrow beats an anti-fascist counter protester during violent clashes at the site of an annual Proud Boy event on Aug. 22, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
Adam Goza, 33, looks down the sights of a revolver while his mother Cherry Goza watches at Action Arms in 2017 in Eldon, Missouri. Goza, who was paralyzed in a cliff diving accident when he was 27, talks often of returning to an independent life where he can hunt with his friends and be less reliant on his mother’s care.
Julie Rouzee with the Vancouver Wildlife League reacts to a pheasant as it’s flushed out by her footsteps during a hunt on November 23, 2019 in Vancouver, Washington.
A child tosses a surgical mask into a fire during a mask burning event at the Idaho Statehouse on March 6, 2021 in Boise, Idaho. Citizens and politicians, including Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, gathered in at least 20 cities across the state to protest COVID-19 restrictions.
Nicole Latusick, a respiratory therapist at Three Rivers Asante Medical Center, waits for her next COVID-19 case to be brought from the emergency room shortly after a deceased patient was removed the from the same Intensive Care Unit room on September 9, 2021 in Grants Pass, Oregon. Like many hospitals in the state Three Rivers Asante faced their largest COVID-19 surge yet in September, forcing them to operate well above capacity.
Supporters listen to former President Donald Trump speak at a rally in Florence, Arizona. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.
Republican State Rep. Matt Shea speaks during a Reopen America protest at the Washington state capitol on May 9, 2020 in Olympia, Washington. Shea faced backlash from his own party in 2019 following the release of an investigation into Shea's connections with the Patriot movement and his authoring of a document titled "A Biblical Basis for War," a four-page document that describes the Christian God as a “warrior,” and details the strategies of a “Holy Army.”
Esme Rodas, (L-R) Alexa De La Cruz and Esly De La Cruz dig through the remains of the De La Cruz’s home on September 16, 2020 in Talent, Oregon. Thousands were evacuated following the destructive Almeda Fire in southern Oregon.
A paddle boarder travels along the Willamette River despite heavy smoke on September 12, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The rapid growth a multiple large wildfires in Oregon and California covered portions of the West coast in hazardous smoke for more than a week.
Cliff divers line up along the Clackamas River at High Rocks Park at on June 27, 2021 in Clackamas, Oregon. Record breaking temperatures lingered over the Northwest during a historic heatwave with highs around 116 degrees.
Bernard Ishnook cleans the head of a bull moose killed earlier in the day while under the northern lights on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, near Stevens Village, Alaska. As salmon numbers plummet, isolated tribal communities along the Yukon River have become increasingly dependent on moose and caribou hunts to survive through the winter.
Lyra Conley hugs Caesar McCool, a therapy llama nicknamed the "No Drama Llama," at the site of ongoing protests against police violence and racial inequality on August 6, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Cayson Bay, son of King’s Way High School’s assistant coach Kal Bay, stands with the team during the National Anthem before a game against La Center High School on Feb. 6, 2020 in La Center, Washington.
Ridgefield's Andrew Schleusner lands a tag on a Walla Walla runner for the out at home during the Raptor’s 6-2 loss on June 28, 2019 in Ridgefield, Washington.
Sehome Goalkeeper Mason Kealy dives for and misses a shot on goal during the WIAA 2A Championship title game against Columbia River at Sumner High School on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington.
Prairie’s Christian Lowry, left, and Zack Brown celebrate the Falcon’s 73-35 win over the Capital Cougars at Battle Ground District Stadium on Nov. 8, 2019 in Battle Ground, Washington.
Columbia River's Levi Williams clears the bar during the 2A Boys Pole Vault at the WIAA state track meet at Mount Tahoma High School on May 24, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington.
Prairie's Cassidy Gardner, left, hugs Allison Corral following Prairie High School’s title win over Mt. Spokane High School during the 3A Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday March 2, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington.
Thousands of protesters kneel with their hands in the air during the first week of racial justice protests on June 2, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Portland’s protests continued for more than hundred consecutive days following the police killing of George Floyd. During that time city, state and federal law enforcement clashed with crowds of increasingly radicalized protesters who often responded to police violence with violence of their own. As the protests stretched on and the U.S. presidential election neared, politicians on the left and right would point to the city as an example - spurring bouts of political violence that left at least two men dead.
A protester wearing protective gear known as black bloc holds his fist in the air near a burning roadblock as crowds moved toward the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 22, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
A man yells through the broken window of a U.S. Bank branch after an unplanned protest in response to the police killing of George Floyd turned violent on May 30, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Racial justice protesters react after law enforcement fired tear gas into a crowd gathered near the Multnomah County Justice Center on July 27, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Portland police react as a firecracker explodes behind their police line on September 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Earlier in the day a grand jury announced they would not bring charges against officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, an announcement that swelled attendance to Portland’s nightly protests and lead to clashes between the crowd and law enforcement.
Federal officers arrest a protester after she crossed the fence line set up around the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. State and city elected officials called for the federal officers to leave Portland as clashes between protesters and federal police continued to escalate.
Street medics treat Astrid Stark after she was pepper sprayed by Portland police officers during a dispersal push in front of the Portland Police Bureau North Precinct early in the morning on August 22, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Protesters rotated between a number of targets in the city throughout the 100 days of protests in hopes of exhausting law enforcement.
Roman Follet carries a family friend, who asked not to be identified, away from a clash between police and racial justice protesters on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Follet said the two had been making their way home from work when they were caught between police and increasingly violent protests in downtown.
A federal officer points a less-lethal weapon toward a crowd of a few hundred protesters in front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
A protester runs toward medics after being hit by a Molotov cocktail intended for a nearby police line on September 5, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Federal officers highlight a protester with a green laser to make him an easier target for less-lethal rounds while dispersing a crowd of a few hundred people at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 21, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
A protester kicks an entrance to the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse after federal officers took shelter inside on July 21, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
A protester flies an American flag while walking through tear gas fired by federal officers during a protest in front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 21, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies leave downtown after clashing with racial justice protesters on November 4, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
A nude protester, who later said she’d hoped to use non-violence to prevent a police dispersal, blocks a road in downtown during a protest on July 18, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
An Oregon State Trooper watches protesters pass during a march against racial injustice and police brutality on September 4, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Teal Lindseth reacts to tear gas after federal officers dispersed protesters from in front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 20, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Lindseth became a regular organizer and attendant during the 100 days of protests and incurred multiple injuries including being hit by a police motorcycle.
A crowd of about 1,500 protesters gather at the Multnomah County Justice Center in a reaction to President Donald Trump’s continued deployment of federal officers to the city on July 20, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Supporters of President Donald Trump caravan into downtown to counter ongoing racial justice protests on August 29, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The caravan was one of a series of political rallies that began after the president made the ongoing protests a major talking point in his reelection campaign on
Proud Boy Alan Swinney fires paintball rounds into a crowd of counter protesters as supporters of President Donald Trump and members of far-right organizations gathered in front of the Multnomah County Justice Center at the site of ongoing racial justice protests on Aug. 22, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Racial justice protesters fight with far-right counter protesters, who said they came into downtown to take back the city, using improvised weapons and pepper spray in front of the Multnomah County Justice Center on Aug. 22, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Police medics treat Aaron “Jay” Danielson, a member of the far-right Patriot Prayer organization after he was shot by Michael Reinoehl, a racial justice protester, on August 29, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The shooting occurred as a caravan supporting President Donald Trump clashed with racial justice protesters in downtown Portland. Danielson died at the scene.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, left, and Chuck Lovell, chief of the Portland Police Bureau, react to questions from the media on Aug. 30, 2020 in Portland Oregon, following the killing of Aaron “Jay” Danielson.
In December 2014, the Washington Department of Children and Family Services removed Kaine Edward Lusk from his biological parents. Years of physical abuse and neglect had left Kaine with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which manifested in violent tantrums and an array of developmental issues. Medication and therapy adjustments for foster children need to be approved by a judge, a legal speed bump that often kept Kaine stuck on prescriptions that exacerbated some of his issues. After nearly five years spent cycling through foster homes, Kaine landed on the stoop of long-time foster parents Roddy and Crystal Bauer. Two years later, the Bauers officially adopted Kaine, who changed his name to Kaine Jackson Bauer in honor of his love for the late musician Michael Jackson.
Jeff Lusk, Kaine's biological father, pulls Kaine into a hug during a monthly meeting at Applebees. The Bauers chose to maintain an open adoption, which allows Kaine’s birth parents to see him a few times a year and on major holidays. During the visit Kaine repeatedly asked to schedule another meet up with his birth parents the next day, which Crystal gently denied.
Kaine pretends to sleep on the Bauer's backyard playground slide minutes before Roddy makes him leave for therapy. "Go away Mom," he yelled despite her not being at the house.
Kaine crawls on the floor while the rest of his bible study class listens to the pastor during a weekday church service. "Three minutes is pretty much the longest he’ll do anything,” Crystal said of Kaine’s ADHD.
Kaine holds up a new ukulele for the judge handling his case, David Gregerson, who told Kaine he also plays the instrument. Kaine is an avid music lover, but had been without an instrument since throwing a tantrum and breaking his guitar a few weeks earlier.
Kaine closes his eyes and floats on his back while taking a bath before bed on November 8, 2018.
Kaine hangs from elastic ropes during therapy at Stargait Physical Therapy. The team at Stargait works with Kaine to improve his body’s reactions to outside stimuli.
Kaine spins on his toes while dancing along to a video featuring Elvis Presley in his Elvis Halloween costume at his foster home. Kaine, who is obsessed with Elvis and Michael Jackson, begged to change his name to Michael Jackson following his adoption.
Crystal combs Kaine's hair into a mohawk after he decided he wanted to wear the hair style to bed.
Shelly Krebs, the Bauer's attorney, from left, Kaine's case worker Jennifer Brinkman, Roddy Bauer, Crystal Bauer, Kaine Jackson Bauer, and Ronald Bauer, the Bauer's biological son, celebrate in the courtroom following Kaine’s official adoption on November 16, 2018.
“If we didn’t adopt, he was going to leave our home. The state had to make plans for him, for his sake, so he could start bonding in a new home. It was that moment when I knew I couldn’t let him go,” Crystal said while sitting with Kaine in his room at bed time.