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Top Portland news: 2 shot on New Year's Day; black woman sues hotel for alleged discrimination; more

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Published on January 02, 2020
Top Portland news: 2 shot on New Year's Day; black woman sues hotel for alleged discrimination; morePhoto: Josh Herrington/Unsplash

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

Two people shot in NE Portland early New Year's Day

The shooting happened shortly before 4 a.m. on New Year's Day at Northeast 148th Avenue and Fremont Street.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland Police Bureau celebrates 150th anniversary with commemorative badge

The bureau, which was founded in 1870, will allow officers the choice to wear the badge for all of 2020.

Read the full story on KGW.

Black guest at Portland hotel sues over ‘no party’ promise

An African American woman, who says she was required to sign a "no party policy" when she checked into her Portland hotel, filed a $300,000 lawsuit Monday against the Marriott chain, claiming it singled her out because of her race. 

Read the full story on SeattlePI.


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