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Atlanta United's Florentin Pogba, center, controls the ball as teammate Gonzalo &quot;Pity&quot; Martínez, left, looks on and Portland Timbers' Diego Valeri attempts to maneuver around him during an MLS soccer match host in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Martinez scores again as Atlanta beats Portland 2-0

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Members of the Proud Boys and other right-wing demonstrators march across the Hawthorne Bridge during an &quot;End Domestic Terrorism&quot; rally in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The group includes organizer Joe Biggs, in a green hat, and Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio, holding megaphone. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) ** FILE **

Authorities praised for handling of protests in Portland

By GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

Protesters gathered to oppose right-wing demonstrators face off against police following an "End Domestic Terrorism" rally in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Although the main protest remained largely peaceful, some skirmishes erupted in the following hours and police detained multiple protesters. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Portland ‘ground zero’ as right-wing groups vow to crush antifa

By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press

Members of the Proud Boys and other right-wing demonstrators march across the Hawthorne Bridge during an &quot;End Domestic Terrorism&quot; rally in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The group includes organizer Joe Biggs, in a green hat, and Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio, holding megaphone. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) ** FILE **

Far-right and antifa groups both claim victory at Portland

By GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2018, file photo, counter-protesters prepare to clash with Patriot Prayer protesters during a rally in Portland, Ore. Portland police are mobilizing in hopes of avoiding clashes between out-of-state hate groups planning a rally Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, and homegrown anti-fascists who say they’ll come out to oppose them. Since President Donald Trump’s election, Portland has become a political arena for far-right and far-left groups to face off. (AP Photo/John Rudoff, File)

AP Explains: A look at rallies, recent tension in Portland

By GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

A road closure sign is seen in downtown Portland, Ore., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in advance of a rally as the city prepares for crowds. In the past week, authorities in Portland have arrested a half-dozen members of right-wing groups on charges related to violence at previous politically motivated rallies as the liberal city braces for potential clashes between far-right groups and self-described anti-fascists who violently oppose them. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)

The Latest: ‘Long and arduous’ protests in Portland, Oregon

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A road closure sign is seen in downtown Portland, Ore., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in advance of a rally as the city prepares for crowds. In the past week, authorities in Portland have arrested a half-dozen members of right-wing groups on charges related to violence at previous politically motivated rallies as the liberal city braces for potential clashes between far-right groups and self-described anti-fascists who violently oppose them. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)

Bear spray, shields, metal poles seized at Portland protests

By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press

Portland Police prepare to head towards Tom McCall Waterfront Park as right-wing groups and counterprotesters gathered in downtown Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Flag-waving members of the Proud Boys and Three Percenters militia group began gathering late in the morning, some wearing body armor and helmets. Meanwhile black clad, helmet and mask-wearing anti-fascist protesters known as antifa were also among the several hundred people on the streets. (AP Photo/Moriah Ratner)

Donald Trump threatened terror designation for antifa ahead of Portland protests

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

A road closure sign is seen in downtown Portland, Ore., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in advance of a rally as the city prepares for crowds. In the past week, authorities in Portland have arrested a half-dozen members of right-wing groups on charges related to violence at previous politically motivated rallies as the liberal city braces for potential clashes between far-right groups and self-described anti-fascists who violently oppose them. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)

Arrests precede major demonstrations in Portland, Oregon

By GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

Members of dozens of civic leaders hold up signs spelling out Our City Our Home on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Portland, Ore., during a rally to support the city in advance of protests planned for Saturday. The Mayor of Portland, Ted Wheeler, said anyone planning violence or espousing hatred at an upcoming weekend protest by right-wing groups in the liberal city &quot;are not welcome here.&quot; Wheeler spoke with other city leaders ahead of the event Saturday, which is also expected to bring out anti-fascist protesters. Anticipating trouble, none of the city's nearly 1,000 police officers will have the day off Saturday. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)

Portland mayor decries violence, hatred ahead of rally

By GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

In this Jan. 17, 2017, file photo, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler speaks during a news conference in Portland, Ore. Wheeler is criticizing how local prosecutors and his own Police Bureau handle street violence among political factions that frequently clash on the city's streets. In a news conference Monday, March 11, 2019, Wheeler called for a change to rules and laws if they do not allow police officers to arrest brawlers and vowed that anyone fighting on Portland streets will not escape unpunished. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

Ted Wheeler, Portland mayor, decries groups using ‘guise of free speech’ to be violent

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In this June 29, 2019, photo, after a confrontation between authorities and protesters, police use pepper spray as multiple groups, including Rose City Antifa, the Proud Boys and others protest in downtown Portland, Ore. Portland police are mobilizing in hopes of avoiding clashes between out-of-state hate groups planning a rally Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, and homegrown anti-fascists who say they’ll come out to oppose them. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP) **FILE**

Portland, Oregon, braces for far-right rally, counterprotest

By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press

A Portland-Westbrook rail line could top $100 million

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Oregon report sites fatality increase in older pedestrians

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Portland, Oregon, archdiocese settles 8 abuse cases for $4M

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Patient dies at Portland mental health facility

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Portland police arrest 6 in effort to curb street racing

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The Portland Timbers' Brian Fernandez (7) vies for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, July 27, 2019. (Noble Guyon/The Oregonian via AP)

Paredes scores twice, Timbers top Galaxy 4-0

By ANDY BUHLER - Associated Press

Authorities release name of man who died in Columbia River

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Portland Timbers forward Brian Fernandez, front, celebrates with Jeremy Ebobisse, top, after Fernandez scored a goal against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Fernandez scores twice as Timbers outlast rival Sounders 2-1

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press