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Top Portland news: Pilots report several laser strikes; far-right group leader charged in fight

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Published on August 16, 2019
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Pilots report several laser strikes near Portland airport; FBI investigating

PORTLAND, Ore. — The FBI is investigating several laser strikes that occurred this week near Portland International Airport. The Port of Portland said it had received at least three reports from pilots since Monday. The incidents impacted nighttime, inbound commercial flights south of the airport. 

Read the full story on KOMO News .

Far-right group leader charged in fight at Portland business

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A lawyer for Patriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson says he has been charged with rioting in connection to a May Day incident in Portland, Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the leader of the Washington-based far-right group told a radio show host that he is preparing to turn himself into authorities Thursday. 

Read the full story on SeattlePI .

Portland mayor decries violence, hatred ahead of rally

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, said people planning violence or espousing hatred at a weekend protest by right-wing groups in the liberal city "are not welcome here."

Read the full story on Q13FOX.

THE BUILDERS: For Portland tech startup CEO, success hasn’t come easy

Monica Enand, founder and CEO of Portland startup Zapproved, says she had to overcome fear and doubt to build a successful business.

Read the full story on KGW.

‘She saw an opportunity to take advantage’: Former Portland attorney accused of stealing $2.6M from clients

Records from the Oregon State Bar suggest Lori Deveny stole roughly $2.6 million from at least 43 of her clients, many of whom suffered traumatic head injuries.

Read the full story on KGW.


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