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Top Portland news: City's handling of protests praised; cyclist injured in hit-and-run crash; more

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Published on August 20, 2019
Top Portland news: City's handling of protests praised; cyclist injured in hit-and-run crash; morePhoto: Zachary Keimig/Unsplash

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Portland.

Authorities praised for handling of protests in Portland

After previous political rallies that ended in violence, police in Portland, Oregon, earned praise Monday from outside observers for using a natural barrier — the city's Willamette River — to keep dueling protesters apart during a weekend far-right rally and large counter-demonstration that included a subset of masked and black-clad anti-fascists.

Read the full story on KOMO News .

Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run crash in NW Portland; suspect also hit multiple parked cars

The bicyclist was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive. Police were unable to find the suspect.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland mayor urges residents to shop downtown after protests

Mayor Ted Wheeler said the city will announce a special push later this week to get people to come out and support local businesses downtown.

Read the full story on KGW.

How Portland's black community and police are sharing their stories through theater

Portland, Oregon, has a troubling history of racial discrimination and tensions between police and African American communities. 

Read the full story on PBS NewsHour.

Timeline: 13 arrested during dueling demonstrations in Portland on Aug. 17

Saturday's dueling demonstrations between left-wing Antifa and far-right groups were mostly peaceful. Some isolated confrontations occurred after the main rally.

Read the full story on ABC10.


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