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Top Portland news: Illegal fireworks to blame fire that forced 2 to jump from window; more

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Published on July 10, 2019
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Portland mayor searches for way to control violent protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler says he'll discuss ways to better control future protests by left- and right-wing groups with police, business, community and civil rights leaders. 

Read the full story on SeattlePI .

Illegal fireworks started fire that forced 2 people to jump from third-story window in NE Portland, officials say

Rich Chatman with Portland Fire & Rescue said investigators don't know whether the fire was intentional or accidental.

Read the full story on KGW.

Spotted in downtown Portland: Hassan Whiteside yelling 'Rip City!' and handing out Voodoo Doughnuts

Whiteside recorded an Instagram story of himself handing out Voodoo Doughnuts to people while yelling, "Go Portland! Go Blazers! Rip City! We got shooters!"

Read the full story on KGW.

Former University of Portland soccer stars inspire at World Cup

Team USA star Megan Rapinoe, and Canadian team members Christine Sinclair and Sophie Schmidt, are all alums of the University of Portland women's soccer program.

Read the full story on KGW.

Second victim in Portland fatal hit-and-run crash dies

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Police say a 20-year-old motorist crashed into a Jeep - which killed a passenger - then fled and was found hiding in a backyard pool in southeast Portland. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.


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