Traffic Stops+Gun Control Initiative+Free Donuts

What up, my Portland peeps? It’s a wonderful time to be in Stumptown. Let’s see what the day brings!

Weather

Today will be mostly sunny, with a few afternoon clouds and a high of 77.

Top news stories for Portland

Portland Police are thinking about changing the way they do traffic stops. In the wake of
George Floyd’s murder, police have been exploring ways to reduce racial disparity in law enforcement practices. Data shows black drivers are disproportionally affected by traffic stops. (KATU)

Faith leaders are working on 2 initiatives to reduce gun violence. One would ban the sale of large capacity magazines, while the other would ban the sale of assault-style weapons. Their movement, Lift Every Voice Oregon, hopes to have these measures on the November 2022 ballot. (KGW)

Portland City Commissioner Dan Ryan has announced a plan to build 6 managed villages for homeless individuals by the end of this year. There are not yet any firm details on the location or how many people they will serve. (OPB)

Oregon Legislature passed a bill that will help fire fighters receive compensation for
occupational hazards. House Bill 2915 presumes that death or disability caused by heart or lung disease are compensable diseases for career fire fighters. (The Skanner)

Andy Ngo confirms that he was the man who was chased and beaten in downtown Portland
last Friday. He tried to attend a protest in disguise, but was recognized and attacked, forcing him to seek shelter in The Nines hotel. (Willamette Week)

Today’s events in Portland

Live music at Stem Wine Bar. The performance will feature R&D, a Portland duo putting a folkSy, soul twist on songs both new and old. (7:00 PM)

There will be a group ride tonight with Portland Eboarding Crew. Portland’s largest gathering of ESK8’s, One Wheels and other Personal Electric Mobility devices meets at OMSI, by the submarine. If you can’t find them, they have a live Discord chat. (7:00 PM)

If you want to learn a little of Portland’s darker history, you should attend one of SinCity Portland Walking Tours, Shanghaied in Portland. They’ll tour some of Portland’s oldest streets and buildings, ending at VooDoo Donuts. (2:00 PM)

Want to get your Zen on? Join Doyle Banks as he shares a bit of Dharma during your lunch break. This is a live-stream event through Facebook and Zoom, brought to you by the Portland Insight Meditation Center. (11:30 AM)

Today is National Donut Day! In addition to Krispy Kreme giving away free donuts, local artist and Redditor Lemmy Koopa will be hiding over 100 donut cutouts all over Portland throughout the day. Find one and bring it to Delicious Donuts on Burnside for a free donut.

Portland Patch Notebook

It’s been over a year since Portlanders took to the streets to protest the killing of George Floyd, among other Black men, at the hands of police. Mercury journalist, Alex Zielenski takes a deep dive into what changes have been made in police practices since then. (The Portland Mercury)

Love how social media helps you keep in touch with friends and family, but hate how it tracks your every move? You’re not alone. That why Portland resident, Ryan Rabideau created the app Popple. It’s free and promises not to track you or your contacts and to never have ads. (KGW)

In the mood for some steamed hams? Here’s what Simpson’s writer, showrunner and executive
producer, Bill Oakly has to say about dining in Portland. (PDX Eater)

TGIF, am I right? And after all this Friday fun, we slide right into a beautiful weekend. Take care and I’ll be back tomorrow.