🌱 Portland Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 49 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Portland:

1. Portland ranks only No. 14 for cheese lovers? We don’t think so (OregonLive)
2. Incarcerated Students Get Hands-On Lessons About the Weather (750 KXL)
3. Julia Corral Was Destined for Portland (Willamette Week)
4. Emails Between City Officials and a Music Advocacy Group Demonstrate Ongoing Tensions Over How the City Handles Noise Complaints (Willamette Week)
5. The City's Proposed Sale of a West Hills Property Revives a Feud With Longtime Portland Produce Royalty (Willamette Week)
6. Making parking and streets more green (Psuvanguard.com)
7. Portland Center Stage presents Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson (Psuvanguard.com)
8. Portland sees calm before next storm (KOIN.com)
9. Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on SE Powell (KOIN.com)
10. The Arts Scene: Portland artist's work is solid in 'Rock of Ages' (Yakima Herald-Republic)
11. ‘Terrifying’: Stolen Portland cargo van used in crime spree (KOIN.com)
12. Portland does about-face on 'ShotSpotter' gunshot detection pilot, will allow competitors to bid (KGW.com)
13. 600+ City of Portland employees prepare to strike (KOIN.com)
14. Central Precinct officers recover fentanyl, crystal meth from stolen car in SW Portland (KATU)
15. What to Do in Portland (Jan. 25-31, 2023) (Willamette Week)
16. Where to Eat This Week (Willamette Week)
17. Noise complaints lead to the demise of Lake Oswego pickleball courts (KGW.com)
18. Research study ranks Oregon at No. 4 for green living (KOIN.com)
19. When Madonna Corrupted Willem Dafoe in Portland (Willamette Week)
20. Hotseat: Derek Jacobi (Willamette Week)
21. First Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Erik Bengtson, Kalvin Panther, Samantha Fisher (PDX Pipeline)
22. Oregon lawmakers announce $3 million in new rental assistance funding (Fox 12 Oregon)
23. Portland school board approves building electric fences to protect bus fleet (KOIN.com)
24. Venture investors hit the brakes in Portland last quarter (Portland Business Journal )
25. Portland Police arrest hit-and-run suspect accused of killing motorcyclist in crash (KATU)
26. Parks bureau says they’ll retrain staff following bogus sign ‘mistake’ at Mt. Tabor (BikePortland)
27. Oregon Book Award Finalist Emme Lund Talks Her Debut Novel, Essays, and What's Next (Portland Monthly)
28. Vacasa lays off 1,300: ‘We need to reduce our costs’ (OregonLive)
29. Portland-area homeless count starts this week (OregonLive)
30. Dorsett promoted to senior associate by TVA Architects (Daily Journal of Commerce)

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Today in Portland:

From my notebook:

• Travel Portland: "This salad is nothing short of legendary! @NostranaPDX's Insalata Nostrana, in its simplest definition, is a radicchio caesar salad and it's a must-order every time you visit this Portland culinary institution. Some of our favorite spots..." (Travel Portland via Instagram)
• Portland Art Museum: "THIS WEEKEND: Own a masterpiece! The Portland Fine Print Fair returns in person for its 10th year. Purchase original prints from 16 top dealers from across North America and Europe. Prints from the Old Masters to emerging artists will be..." (Portland Art Museum via Instagram)
• Portland Audubon: "When the sun hits just right, you know a Double-crested Cormorant is out somewhere soaking it all up. ☀️😎 Double-crested Cormorants are known for standing on docks, rocky islands, and channel markers and spreading their wings out to dr..." (Portland Audubon via Instagram)
• Portland Police Bureau: "Press Release: UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Hit and Run, Victim Identified " (Portland Police Bureau via Facebook)
• Portland Audubon: "When the sun hits just right, you know a Double-crested Cormorant is out somewhere soaking it all up. ☀️😎 Double-crested Cormorants are known for standing on docks, rocky islands, and channel markers and spreading their wings out to dry..." (Portland Audubon via Facebook)
• Portland Police Bureau: "Press Release: Pedestrian fatality activates Major Crash Team on SE Powell Blvd " (Portland Police Bureau via Facebook)
• Oregon Historical Society: "Famed Portland jazz drummer Mel Brown spent several years in the 1960s and 1970s making records and playing live shows with some of the greatest stars of Motown, including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations. Brown, who was b..." (Oregon Historical Society via Facebook)
• Portland Parks & Recreation: "They say the early bird gets the worm. Well, in this case, perhaps this Barred owl was up past its bedtime! Spotted just before 8am today in Washington Park by our Portland Parks & Recreation Park Ranger Vanessa Gonzalez, who was cool en..." (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Portland Art Museum: "THIS WEEKEND: Own a masterpiece! The Portland Fine Print Fair returns in person for its 10th year. Purchase original prints from 16 top dealers from across North America and Europe. Prints from the Old Masters to emerging artists will be..." (Portland Art Museum via Facebook)
• Portland Police Bureau: "The first, of two, informational sessions on the Police Bureau's next Racial Equity Plan, is tonight at 6pm (via Zoom). For meeting details and more about the future of the Racial Equity Plan visit our website:" (Portland Police Bureau via Facebook)
• Portland Farmers Market: "So many seasonal fruits & veggies are at their peak deliciousness at the market now! Some winter vegetables (like root vegetables, brassicas, and leafy greens) can taste sweeter after a frost. Why not plan a trip to PSU Farmers Market th..." (Portland Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Friends of the Children - Portland: "Check out the new limited-edition Wheaties box that features Friends of the Children - National and its ambassador Simone Biles, whose support helped launch Friends of the Children - Houston. Friends is growing nationally because our men..." (Friends of the Children - Portland via Facebook)
• Friends of Family Farmers: "To say we are excited that both of our bills, raw milk and farm direct, have been scheduled for a hearing is an understatement! THE TIME IS NOW! We need your help. This is our first chance to speak publicly about the proposals and win ov..." (Friends of Family Farmers via Facebook)
• Portland Parks Foundation: "Interested in designing workshops and other learning opportunities on parks related topics? PPF is looking for dedicated community members to join our Friends & Allies steering committee who have a strong understanding of the needs of lo..." (Portland Parks Foundation via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Northwest Lents: "Searching for an affordable vet for someone on disability. - The vet I usually see charged me $200 for a blood work panel in order to give my dog medication. I understand the need for the panel but this cost seems outrageous to me. Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• CEPC Maddie Bauer, Tigard Police Department: "We're looking forward to seeing you this Thursday after school and work! - Get to know the officers who serve our community over some free coffee and treats. All are welcome (including kiddos!) All are welcome to this FREE event! Thurs..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Outer Mount Tabor: "Is anybody else fed up with the lack of customer service from Portland Disposal & Recycling? - It seems like they are the prima donna's of Garbage companies. The last straw was today when he had 2 big boxes, crushed laying against the r..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rockwood North: "CLEANING SERVICES - Hello, I’ve recently obtained a license in Commercial Cleaning (offices, clinics, etc.) but have been looking to expand in the residential cleaning industry as my own company. I’m registered with the state of Oregon a..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Garden Home: "Hello everyone, I might be paranoid but this is the second time I have seen a white step van with Ryder rentals in red lettering cruising my neighborhood. - I saw this truck last week. It was coming up the street and immediately stoppe..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glisan North: "Does anyone know where I can take a TV for recycle. - It's big and it works!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hollywood: "FOUND Kay Jewelers Ring on the Max!!! - Ok, Final Final update! I just met him and gave him the ring back. He was a very nice young man and the ring is a birthday present for his girlfriend, today is her birthday. They have a one month o..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Information Officer Ken Ray, Portland Bureau of Development Services: "Join us at the Fix-It Fair this Saturday, Jan. 28! - Discuss your home project and ask questions of city planners and permit experts. Learn more about whether you need a permit for your project and what may be required. More information ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hosford - Abernethy: "knock loud, somebody's home 🤔 - https://www.instagram.com/portlandflaneur/" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Alameda: "Is this your cat? - She(?) has been camping in my deck and I'm afraid she's about to have kittens (or is a really chunky male?)." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Outer Buckman: "Anyone else notice the white pod/shelter looking small structures? - There’s one on 20th by CS park and one on 17th by the Century link building. Did the city put these out for the homeless? I don’t need your opinion, just curious what..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Concordia South: "Update on my Can you beat this? - post of the naked man breaking into my house. He's been on a mental health watch at the hospital for a week and I believe they are transferring him to a treatment center. But I have found out that he is ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Findley School: "This is kinda off the beaten path but I’m looking for a notary public that can notarize a document that’s written in Bahasa Malay. - The notaries I talked to won’t notarize my signature on the document even when I have the translation av..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Slope: "Clear glass blocks 8"x8"x4" thick I have 25 of these and I am asking $75. - I am willing to sell smaller quantities at $3 each." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hollywood: "If anyone hasn’t seen this yet, we’re gonna be homeless if the eviction comes through after our court date on January 30th. - I’m hoping if we show up with a money order or cashiers check to the date, we’ll be let lose without something ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brentwood-Darlington: "FOUND DOG: Anyone missing their black and white pitbull mix? - He’s wiggly so it’s hard to get a picture! He’s sweet but he can’t stay here (we have a dog)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, NW 178th Ave: "Hey guys!! - Mw again!! I am looking for a friend for a house to rent...she has some late payments due to her ex-husband. And her BF has lived with his parents for a few years, so he has a limited rental history!! Does anyone have any ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rockwood North: "I'm here in Gresham near NE 179th and Burnside. - Did anyone else hear a loud boom, maybe like an explosion?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rockwood North: "This evening about 8:00pm, I spotted a coyote on NE Couch and 192nd. - He was on the move towards Stark St. Has anyone else seen coyotes recently in the area?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Garden Home: "Does anyone know what the hell is happening at Scholls Ferry and allen Blvd?!? - Some guy sounds like he’s dying and there’s at least 4 cop cars and a fire truck outside…." (Nextdoor)

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