Portland/ Community & Society
Published on April 09, 2020
Top Portland news: Feds seize 100 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits; parks to deploy 'greeters'; morePhoto: Ian Sane/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Portland.

Feds seize 100 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits shipped to Portland man

A Portland man and a Chinese Company are under investigation after federal agents seized 100 unauthorized coronavirus test kits that were shipped to his apartment.

Read the full story on CBS47 Fresno.

Portland dry cleaner now making masks to keep business afloat

The owner of a southwest Portland dry cleaning business is now making and selling masks to help make ends meet.

Read the full story on KGW.

West Linn police chief placed on administrative leave as city plans independent investigation into bogus arrest

Terry Kruger was put on leave as independent investigators look into the department's arrest of an African American Portland man in 2017.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland parks will deploy ‘park greeters’ to educate visitors about social distancing, closures

With sunny weather, some parks have too many people to maintain social distancing.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland doughnut shops evolve to stay open

When the governor mandated restaurants shut down their dining rooms to customers, Pip's Original Doughnuts and Chai got to work on revamping its business model.

Read the full story on KGW.


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