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Top Portland news: School closings extended to April 28; free meals available to all students; more

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Published on March 18, 2020
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Missed the most recent top news in Portland? Read on for everything you need to know.

Portland lawyers dispute claim that police used excessive violence against antifa

Lawyers in Portland are encouraging a judge to toss a lawsuit alleging that the city's police force used excessive violence against antifa.

Read the full story on Washington Examiner.

Oregon schools to remain closed through April 28

Gov. Kate Brown extended the statewide school closure for an additional four weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Read the full story on KGW.

Free breakfasts, lunches available to all students during shutdown

Any child can get free breakfast and lunch. It doesn't matter whether they qualify for free or reduced lunch, or even if they attend school in the district.

Read the full story on KGW.

Restaurants taking new steps to stay afloat

Local restaurants are turning to takeout and delivery. One is going so far as to sell toilet paper to customers.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland to put homeless people in public buildings, suspend evictions

Authorities in Multnomah County announced Tuesday that they will be opening hundreds of new shelter beds in public buildings throughout the city to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the homeless community. The city and county are also suspending evictions for those who can’t pay their rent due to COVID-19 for as long as the crisis lasts.

Read the full story on Q13FOX.


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