Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Portland.
Portland appoints city’s first African American fire chief
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland has appointed the city's first African American fire chief. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Thursday that Sara Boone was announced as the new head of the Portland Fire & Rescue department Thursday.
Read the full story on The Seattle Times.
Family of man killed by Portland State police plans to sue
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The wife and daughters of a man fatally shot by Portland State University officers near the campus are planning to sue the university. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports a law firm representing Jason Washington's family notified the university of the pending lawsuit in a letter Tuesday.
Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.
Portland State reconsiders tuition increase
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Portland State University Board of Trustees' finance committee has decided to lower its proposed tuition increase to 4.9% for next year. That proposal goes before the full board for approval next week.
Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.
27-year-old man fatally shot at Portland beach
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Police say a man was fatally shot during a fight at a Northeast Portland beach. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the shooter and other people at Broughton Beach fled the area after the Wednesday night shooting, according to Portland police.
Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.
Man shot and injured in SE Portland shooting
The shooting happened Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 122nd Avenue.
Read the full story on KGW.
This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
