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KGW captures deputys vicious attack on homeless man.
KGW captures deputy's vicious attack on homeless man. Courtesy KGW

GOOD MORNING, BLOGTOWN! Baby, I had to stop for a second on the balcony. Scopin' you down, you're lookin' fly to me. All dressed up, buying your own drinks, and that ain't right. LET'S GO TO PRESS.

The family of Quanice Hayes—a teen fatally shot by Portland police—has filed a federal lawsuit against the PPB and the involved officer.

Meanwhile a Marion County deputy was caught on tape viciously punching a homeless person at least 14 times, apparently for the crime of yelling too much.


It's FLEEEEEEEET WEEEEEEEK, y'all! Watch out for bridges randomly opening and closing today, and if you're looking for tips on how to interact with sailors, the Mercury has you covered!

Across the nation it was another big primary night, with California Democrats finding themselves in a good position to take back the House, Senator Dianne Feinstein holding on in her reelection bid, while Republican women may be taking governor seats this November in Alabama, South Dakota, and Iowa (along with Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham who's poised to flip the state of New Mexico from red to blue).

After America's biggest cry baby (Donald J. Trump) canceled his meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles (after they refused to show up), the president then decided to hold an impromptu "Celebration of America" which is just about as embarrassing as it sounds.


Trump is preparing to sign a sweeping new health care plan for veterans—which is weird, because behind the scenes, the White House is actively working to scuttle it.

AG Jeff Sessions tried—and failed—once again to defend the administration's indefensible policy of separating children from immigrant parents who cross the border illegally.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders got caught lying, got called on it, and refuses to admit she lied. You know... the way liars often do.

Bill Clinton is attempting to walk back his defensive, tone-deaf comments from Monday about his affair with Monica Lewinsky.

OH GOOD: Facebook has been sharing your data with Chinese companies—including one that has been flagged by US Intelligence.

Iconic and beloved fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead in her apartment yesterday. She was 55.

Now what about this WEATHER we've been having: A sunny, warm day with a high of 80!

And finally, sometimes a tiny dog can have a really big bark! (And other times they have tiny barks, and they still scare the crap out of a big dog.)