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Today’s stories
OBAMA VISIT: Former first lady Michelle Obama begins her Portland visit with a book club at Broadway Books. Read more.
TEEN SLAIN: A jury finds Russell Courtier guilty of murdering a black teen with a Jeep. Read more.
BLAZERS BEAT: CJ McCollum avoids serious injury, but the Portland Trail Blazers are prepared “to finish the regular season without him.” Read more.
DEADLY CRASH: A pedestrian is killed in a Southwest Portland hit-and-run, police say. Read more.
ATTACK AT MARKET: Citizens detain a man after an assault at an Estacada market. Read more.
BELOVED BURGERS: Has Stanich’s burger bar reopened? Read more.
NOTORIOUS CASE: A “20/20” special explores the notorious case of Oregon child-killer Diane Downs. Read more.
STANDOFF ENDS: A southern Oregon man has been arrested after a weekslong standoff stemming from a custody dispute. Read more.
TOP WORKPLACES: Here’s a second chance to nominate your employer for Top Workplaces 2019. Read more.
REAL ESTATE: Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen had a condo in downtown Portland’s KOIN Center. Why? Read more.
GUN IN SCHOOL: A Portland woman whose gun went off in a school cafeteria gets probation. Read more.
OREGON WEATHER: Portland hits 70 degrees for the first time in 2019. Read more.
COURT BATTLE: Cylvia Hayes settles with The Oregonian/OregonLive over legal fees. Read more.
NEW DIRECTOR: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its new artistic director. Read more.
MEASLES OUTBREAK: Marion County confirms a second diagnosis. Read more.
PERS Q&A: Would an early retirement program save money or cut the deficit? Read more.
WHALE WATCH: Gray whales are making their spring break migration past the Oregon coast. Read more.
More news
Hillsboro Hops will become “Dreamers” for four games this season
Bottle-wielding ‘John Doe’ accused of carjacking Portland podcast host in Burgerville drive-thru
Dear Abby: They met online and are in love, but he doesn’t want to meet in person. Red flag?
Ask Amy: Overheard at the coffee shop: boyfriends’ sexual proclivities and abilities
Carolyn Hax: Mother-in-law poisons relationship by trash talking an ex family member
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Today in history
AROUND THE WORLD: On March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, 12 people were killed, more than 5,500 others sickened when packages containing the deadly chemical sarin were leaked on five separate subway trains by Aum Shinrikyo cult members.