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Top Portland news: PPD to increase presence at protests; sister indicted in brother's killing; more

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Published on August 14, 2019
Top Portland news: PPD to increase presence at protests; sister indicted in brother's killing; morePhoto: Wei Zeng/Unsplash

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

Portland leaders are planning a major law enforcement presence at Saturday dueling protests

Portland leaders are planning a major law enforcement presence on the heels of similar rallies in June and last summer that turned violent.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland kids thank firefighters working in their neighborhood

Firefighters who fought a home-devastating fire in Beaverton were humbled by the support shown by the neighborhood they were working.

Read the full story on KGW.

Sister of Portland State athlete indicted in his slaying

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The sister of a two-sport athlete at Portland State University has been indicted in his shooting death earlier this month. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 30-year-old Tamena Strickland was indicted by a grand jury on Monday. 

Read the full story on The Seattle Times.

Animal services investigating after pit bull attacks Portland man and poodle

A pit bull jumped out of a car, bit a Portland man on the arm and attacked his poodle, breaking her pelvis.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland police seek suspect wanted for assault during June protest

Joseph Christian Evans has a felony warrant for second-degree assault that occurred during the violent clash June 29.

Read the full story on KGW.


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