🌱 Cat Virus On Rise + Trees Kill People + Portland Street Safety

Hey, there, Peeps, I'm back for another week in Portland. We're still counting down to Turkey Day, which is swiftly approaching. Which is probably why I've decided to serve ham. So much easier. Anyway, let's find out what the day holds.

First, today's weather:

Rain for most of the day and a wind that will make the high temp of 51 feel considerably colder. Yep, we're deep into the fall now.

Here are the top stories today in Portland:

1. Popular tourist site Multnomah Falls was almost the scene of a tragedy this weekend when a mother and her 2-year-old daughter fell about 50 feet. The mother and daughter were taken to a hospital to be treated, but neither of their conditions is considered life-threatening, the sheriff's office said in an emailed statement. (KTVZ)
2. A Portland-area veterinarian is warning cat owners of a deadly virus on the rise. The virus, Feline Panleukopenia, is similar to Parvo disease in dogs, but much more deadly. Dr. Jessica Thompson, a veterinarian in Southwest Portland, says her office has seen between 20 and 25 cases of the disease so far this year, which is much more than usual. (KATU)
3. Authorities said two people are dead after being struck by falling tree limbs Saturday morning in the Portland metro area. Around 10:45 a.m., Portland police said a large branch fell and struck two men at a homeless camp near Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 118th Avenue. one of whom died. Then around 11:15 a.m., a teenager was struck and killed by a falling tree limb at Thousand Acres Park, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. (KGW)
4. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has taken a major step towards improving the safety of Portland streets. Nearly two years after WW examined the role that cars parked at the edge of intersections play in Portland traffic deaths, Transportation Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty is spending money to clear the view of drivers as they approach crosswalks. Her dedication of funds for “daylighted corners” comes as Portland endures a surge in traffic deaths in the past two years — and the city faces a lawsuit saying that a failure to enforce state parking law resulted in a motorcyclist’s death. (Willamette Week)
5. Iconic strip club Mary's Place had its antique cash register stolen. Its been closed as owners plan a move in location, so this theft was quite a set back for them. The club said the 1940s cash register has sentimental value as it has been in the family since they bought the club from Mary herself. It has become a mainstay ever since, staff said. (KOIN)

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Today in Portland:

• Get your martial arts fix at the Hollywood Theater in NE Portland, as its screens a rare 35mm print of the Kung-Fu classic Kid With The Golden Arm. The Venom Mob returns in this adrenaline-fueled, funk-filled Shaw Brothers production! Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test will be required to attend this screening. Tickets available online. Show starts at 7:30 PM.
• There's hip hop tonight at downtown venue Kelly's Olympian. Performances from Jordan Fletcher, Fox and Tiger, Supakat, Tristtan and Sotae. Tickets available online or pay at the door. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
• There's live music at the White Eagle in North Portland, if that's your vibe for the night. Get your feet moving to the band Argonaut & Wasp, whose music Impose magazine describes as a "shimmering, buoyant brand of dance-pop." Also performing will be Portland-based duo New Constellations. Get your tickets online. Show starts at 8:00 PM.
• Powell's is hosting a virtual conversation with Huma Abedin regarding her new book Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds. In her beautifully written and propulsive new memoir, Huma Abedin — Hillary Clinton’s famously private top aide and longtime advisor — emerges from the wings of American political history to take command of her own story. This is a ticketed event. Purchasing a copy of Both/And ($30) entitles you to attend our virtual event with Abedin and Strayed. This event starts at 7:00 PM.
• Make this Tuesday evening a funky one at the Goodfoot in SE Portland as it presents Outer Orbit. Outer Orbit (PDX) is a funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Trio Subtonic) and Sarah Clarke, with an all star line up of Tyrone Hendrix (Prince), Damian Erskine (Skerik Band), Peter Knudsen (Ghost-note) and Mike Elson (Swatkins) plus a rotating cast of special guests. Doors open at 8:00 PM.

Portland Patch Notebook

• Portland Trail Blazers: "Congratulations, @damianlillard!" (Instagram)
• Portland Art Museum: As we shifted our clocks back to standard time this weekend and our bodies adjust to the change, it feels like just the right time to pause and reflect on all this recent season has offered. Cooler and wetter weather, colorful leaves, harv..." (Instagram)
• With all the new construction going on at Portland International Airport, it may seem to be in a constant state of flux, but it's good to see some old sights returning as well. After being closed for nearly two years, Hollywood Theater’s microcinema at the Portland International Airport is reopening this week. The theater can still be found in Concourse C — but near the C-13 gate instead of C-5. Additionally, the number of seats inside has increased from 17 to 22. (KOIN)
• The comic book industry looms large in Portland, and now a big player in that industry has cause to celebrate. Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce its 35th anniversary. Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson started his company while running a comic book shop in Bend. It enticed some of the industry’s best artists and writers with the editorial independence – and financial incentives – that big brands DC and Marvel would not provide in 1986. In time, titles such as “Hellboy” and “Sin City” became household names, establishing Dark Horse’s spot as a creative force in the independent comics market – and the movie adaptations didn’t hurt. (OPB)
• If you love reading, (and who doesn't in Portland?) you may be interested to know that the Portland Book Festival started this week. There are talks from authors, both virtual and in-person writing workshops and many other book-related events to take part in. Access to the Festival’s virtual platform will be via a sliding scale ($0–$100) pass; one pass includes access to all five days of virtual events. Take a look, it's about a book; my deepest apologies to Levar Burton and Reading Rainbow. (Literary Arts)
• Do you want to be part of a showdown? A beer showdown? The Oregon Beer Showdown, presented by the PBJ and KGW, puts 64 of Oregon's favorite ale-makers at 'lager-heads' to determine the beer lovers' champion. Cast your vote and be part of determining who will the champion beer of Portland. (Portland Business Journal)
• Self-care should be a daily priority. But for most of us, life gets busy and we don’t always find the time to recharge. If you are looking for a reason to slow down and shift your priorities, National Spa Week is Nov. 4-9! (Patch)

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I'd say that that's not too gosh darn bad for a Tuesday. Music, movies and a beer showdown. I'm always happy to see how much there is going on in our town. And to prove it to you, I'll be back here tomorrow with even more fun in the City of Roses. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Dominic Anaya

About me: Doctor, educator and now a writer/artist, I'm just chillin' in Portland, OR with my wife, our ferrets, our chickens and our goats.

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