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Top Portland news: Man shot at while chasing after stolen truck; grad rates highest in decade; more

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Published on January 24, 2020
Top Portland news: Man shot at while chasing after stolen truck; grad rates highest in decade; morePhoto: Zachary Keimig/Unsplash

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

Portland police disbands 2 Street Crimes Units due to staffing shortages

Central and North Precinct will lose teams investigating violent crime, illegal drugs and chronic offenders.

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Pickup owner shot at while chasing after stolen rig

The owner spotted his truck and followed it, but someone inside the truck shot at him. The driver eventually crashed the stolen pickup into a home and ran away.

Read the full story on KGW.

Graduation rates at Portland Public Schools highest in a decade

Seniors' graduation rate last year reached 80.5%, and over the past three years, the district has seen a boost in graduation rates among all student groups.

Read the full story on KGW.

Everything you need to know about Wizard World in Portland this weekend

It's the beginning of con season, and Portland is kicking it off with Wizard World Comic Con.

Read the full story on KGW.


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