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Top Portland news: Ore. Conv. Center to shelter homeless; city drafts shelter-in-place order; more

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Published on March 20, 2020
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Missed the most recent top news in Portland? Read on for everything you need to know.

Portland breweries trying to make the best of mandatory closures

Some breweries are closed but others are offering to-go beer and food.

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Fred Meyer employee at Northeast Portland store tested positive for coronavirus

The employee's last day in the store was March 10. Fred Meyer didn't notify customers or employees.

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Portland-area farmers markets get creative to serve customers, vendors in response to coronavirus

Farmers markets around the area are taking extra precautions and trying new tactics, including drive-through pickups and pre-bagging groceries.

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Oregon Convention Center to become temporary coronavirus-related homeless shelter

The Oregon Convention Center will transform into a 130-bed homeless shelter on Friday.

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Portland drafted potential shelter-in-place policy to not ‘get caught flat-footed’ by coronavirus, mayor says

The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems on Thursday said it would support a shelter-in-place order.

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