🌱 Federal Dossiers On Portland Protesters + TriMet Safety Proposals

Hey, Portland, it's Friday! Let the rain of joy begin! Or maybe the joy of rain, given that this is the Pacific Northwest. Today, we've got:

• A movie star promoting City Charter reform
• Locally made movies at the Pickle Factory
• A dentist buying candy by the pound

Here's the deal.

But first, today's weather:

It's a gray, rainy day with a high of 54.

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Here are the top stories in Portland today:

1. A newly released report shows that Federal agents created dossiers, sometimes referred to as baseball cards, on individuals arrested during Portland protests that included the "personal interests of the arrestees and the names of their friends and family based on scans of their social media profiles. Intelligence agents were directed to include 'derogatory information, travel history, the person’s passport number and immigration status on the so-called baseball cards on those arrested, the reviews showed.'" (OregonLive)
2. Portland City Council got an earful Wednesday night, as they heard public testimony regarding Mayor Ted Wheeler's homelessness plan. Over 200 people spoke. "While many speakers were largely supportive of the attempt to prioritize the crisis, fast-track affordable housing and form better relationships with county and state partners, speakers were split on one aspect of the package of proposals." This aspect is the banning of unsanctioned camping and forcing people into city-run campsites. During testimony, Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty noticed that business-focused speakers seemed to be stacked toward the front of the line. It came to light that this was, indeed, done "at the request of [Dan] Ryan’s office." (The Oregonian)
3. Well, someone certainly supports City Charter reform! "Hunger Games" actress Jennifer Lawrence starred in a video posted to the Facebook page of the nonprofit "RepresentUs," an organization "that calls itself 'America’s leading nonpartisan organization fighting to protect and strengthen democracy.'" In the video, Lawrence "lays out the case for voting in favor of the change to Portland’s form of city government."(KATU)
4. Ask anyone who's ridden on TriMet; the transit system doesn't feel as safe as it used to. TriMet is introducing some new proposals to try and improve on that. A new "amendment to TriMet Code would toughen long-term exclusions, up to a lifetime ban, address chronic offenders, remove distinctions between first and second offenses, and increase penalties. TriMet just held the first reading of the proposed amendment in front of the board. There will be a second reading of Ordinance 369, which must happen no sooner than 30 days after the first reading." The board will vote on the amendment soon after that. (KPTV)
5. If you live on the Eastside, like I do, you know that sidewalks are not a guaranteed feature. Never mind the tents in the way, some of us don't even have the sidewalk itself. So I'm sure that for the residents around Berrydale Park, it was great news when an official told them that the city plans "to construct sidewalks along Southeast 89th Avenue and portions of Taylor Street." However, neighbors will be expected to pay for part of the project: "Fifteen homeowners would each be billed just under $24,000, to be exact, plus interest." (Willamette Week)

Today in Portland:

• There will be a fundraiser for The Uprise Collective today at SymbiOp Garden Shop. "A percentage of... their... total sales on that day will be donated to them. The Uprise Collective works to open spaces and provide support for people with targeted identities to engage in social uplift within our own communities." 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• If you're interested in history and local government, check out Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Governmental Reform in the Portland Metropolitan Area at the Toulan Library at Portland State University. "PhD candidate, Kimberly Nightingale, and Professor Emeritus, Ethan Seltzer, wrote a paper entitled Portland, Portland State, and the Urban University Idea that examines the history of the urban university idea in the U.S. and presents a working definition of what an urban university is today." There's also a virtual option to attend via Zoom. 3:30 - 5:30 PM.
• Tonight seems to be the night for Halloween parties, and there's one going on at Rainbow City. It's Resurrection! "When light no longer gives yield. The night becomes cold. Evil lurks behind every turn. This night will be a night to put on your costumes and enjoy amazing deco, sound system culture, and the most supportive venue of the underground scene." It all starts at 8:00 PM.
• Get in the Halloween spirit with Twisted Cinema at The Pickle Factory! Presented by Juicebox, a company based in Portland, founded by filmmakers, supporting local filmmakers. They put out the call for submissions of films in the fright genre and tonight they'll be screening them. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
• Bowling and Halloween go together at The Big Lebowski Halloween Party at Grand Central Bowl and Arcade! There'll be White Russians, a costume contest and more. 7:00 - 11:00 PM.

From my notebook:

• Portland Trail Blazers: "Can't tell what's better, the BLOCK or the SLAM" (Portland Trail Blazers via Instagram)
• "@ThornsFC is competing in the NWSL Championship game this Sunday! Soccer fans in PDX are so passionate about our teams, many even call us “Soccer City USA.” While the game won’t be played in Portland, there are plenty of local spots perf..." (Travel Portland via Instagram)
• "Oregon's got a new bee! The first Melecta edwardsii for the state of Oregon was identified by a trio of volunteers at a Friends of the Columbia Gorge property near The Dalles. 🐝" (Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts via Facebook)
• If you're a book lover, you're going to want to know about Friends of the Library Used Book Sale happening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. "Oregon’s Biggest Used Book Sale Is Back!" " This sale features more than 65,000 items at great prices." This event starts today and goes until Monday. (Eventbright)
• If you're avoiding the parties and dance nights celebrating Halloween in favor of some truly haunted locations, Oregon has more than its fair share. Whether it's the Roseland Theater or the Shanghai Tunnels here in Portland, or sites further abroad, like the Heceta Head Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, several locations have experienced murder and mayhem. That's bound to leave a lasting psychic impression. Here are a few of those places. (KOIN)
• A downtown Portland dentist came up with a unique way to prevent cavities caused by Halloween candy: She's going to buy it off kids. "This is the eighth year Aspire Dental has hosted its Candy Buy Back event. It’s returning after taking a couple years off during the pandemic." Dr. Lisa Kakishita is offering kids $1 for every pound of candy they give up. (KOIN)

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Enjoy your Friday, my friends. I'll enjoy mine, but it's back to business tomorrow, as I return to give you the low down on the happenings of Portland.

— 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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