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Good morning, Portland. We're due for a bit of sun today, with temps in the high 50s. Expect some rain this Halloweekend. We live in the Pacific Northwest, so no whining!

IN LOCAL NEWS:

• The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has officially agreed to rehear the appeal determining whether or not President Trump can deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland. Some background: Last week, a panel of three 9th Circuit Court judges ruled that Trump COULD deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, going against what a feder

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