🌱 High School Drive-By Shooting + DoveLewis Cuts Walk-In Hours

It's another Thursday in Portland and I feel just fine about that. And I'm not alone. It seems that we are the City That Works today. Here's what we're doing:

• Making Powell Boulevard safer
• Talking about Viral Justice
• Investigating the "Portland Boom"

Put on your work boots and I'll tell more!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds start moving in today and give us a high of 69. Be warned, the temperature starts dropping after today.

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Here are the top stories in Portland today:

1. Two students were injured in an apparent drive-by shooting near Jefferson High School. "Portland Police Bureau Lt. Nathan Sheppard said the shooting took place around 4 p.m. near the gymnasium after school was out for the day. Sheppard confirmed one student was shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital for treatment. In a statement Tuesday evening, the police bureau said the shooting happened outside the school and that the injured student fled into the building." (OPB)
2. Business just got a little harder for Portland food truck owners, due to new rules imposed by the Oregon Health Authority. "Starting in January they must be connected to a sewage line or have their wastewater pumped on a regular basis. This change has been in the works for years but can cost owners a lot of money." Since most of these trucks don't have a sewage line, getting their wastewater emptied can cost $80 per week. (KGW.com)
3. The death of local chef Sarah Pliner when she was struck by a semi-truck at SE Powell Blvd. and SE 26th Ave. has brought new attention to the dangers of that intersection. Yesterday, Portland City Council started a discussion about lowering the speed limit on SE Powell, near Cleveland High School. SE Powell Blvd. is a “high crash corridor” and has seen four cyclists seriously injured between 2010 and 2019. "The intersection is controlled by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) because SE Powell Blvd. is a state-owned highway." (The Portland Mercury)
4. More bad news for pet owners: Restrictions during the pandemic made it nearly impossible to get in to see a vet and, now, "DoveLewis, the nonprofit veterinary hospital that specializes in intensive care, said its emergency department will no longer take walk-ins around the clock." The cause for this is no surprise; staffing shortages have plagued nearly every industry. Tess Payne, speaking for DoveLewis, said, "veterinary hospitals were struggling with staffing even before the pandemic. Veterinary schools are graduating fewer students, and trained veterinarians and technicians are leaving the field." (The Oregonian)
5. Jo Ann Hardesty is facing long odds against Rene Gonzalez, her opponent in the battle for her City Council seat, but she's fighting back. She and her supporters are calling attention to an "advocacy group [Gonzalez] created during the pandemic to fight school closures" that supported "school board candidates backed by organizations that oppose reproductive rights, acceptance of LGBTQ+ youth and some equity initiatives." Hardesty supporters point to this as evidence that Gonzalez doesn't mirror values that are supported by the majority of Portlanders. (The Oregonian)

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Today in Portland:

• It's time for Science Pub at The Kennedy School. Tonight's subject is "Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want with Ruha Benjamin, PhD, professor in the Department of African American studies at Princeton University." "Viral Justice is a sweeping and deeply personal exploration of how we can transform society through the choices we make every day." Doors open at 6:00 PM.
• How has BINGO become a pub sport recently? If you're wondering what the fuss is, check out Not Yer Ma's BINGO at T.C. O'Leary's Pub. You should "prepare to air-guitar, drink, lip-sync, or even speed read a page out of Ulysses in order to earn the title of T.C. O'Leary's Bingo Champion!" 7:00 - 9:30 PM.
• Telltale presents Creepshow at the Chapel Theater. "At Telltale, you can expect about 8-10 performers telling you a story, through a mix of comedy, stories, music, essays, and more." "This month's theme is "Creepshow," because ... October. You know. Who are the creeps in your life. What's getting under your skin?" Doors open at 7:00 PM.
• See Klyph Notes Live at Show Bar. "DJ Klyph is a staple of the Portland scene, consistently providing support to the local hip-hop community through terrestrial radio and live events. With the Klyph Notes podcast he extends that support bringing listeners in-depth interviews and behind the scenes content." This is a free event. Doors open at 8:00 PM.
• Katy & The Null Sets will be at Produce Row Cafe this evening. "Katy & the Null Sets is the solo project of songwriter and vocalist Katy Ohsiek. She has been writing music and playing guitar since 2012, and has participated in various jazz, fusion, and R&B projects throughout the years." 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

From my notebook:

• Travel Portland: "It's peak spooky movie season! Hit the link in our bio for a guide of where to watch horror flicks on the big screen in Portland. #ThisIsPortland #PDX #PDXNOW #TravelPortland #TravelOregon #PortlandOregon #HereForPortland" (Travel Portland via Instagram)
• Portland Art Museum: "'I can’t imagine that I would know as much as I think I know about myself if I weren’t an artist. Art has given me that: a way into myself.' Rest in peace, George Johanson—Portland painter, printmaker, and educator—who passed away on Fr..." (Portland Art Museum via Instagram)
• Is it happening? OMG, it's happening! Staring next year, The Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts will be hosting a number of pop-up events. "Modeling their vision off of museums like San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum, NW MOCA is starting small with pop-ups, with the hope of moving into a large commercial space." (KGW)
• What's the story behind "the Portland Boom"? Early yesterday morning, SE Portland residents were startled by a large explosion that occurred "on Southeast 148th, between Southeast Main and Southeast Stark." Explosions have been reported in different parts of Portland since 2010, yet no source or explanation has been found. Authorities have remained silent regarding any investigation of the matter. Is this a cover-up? (The Portland Boom)
• If you love learning about the Pacific Northwest's criminal past, have I got a podcast for you: Produced by local station KGW and Vault Studios, it's called "Wicked West" and talks about crime, sex, cults and even ghosts! It's launching on Oct. 26th and will have a six-episode run. (KGW)
• Ecliptic Brewing is celebrating their 9th anniversary and you're invited. They have a new beer called 9th Orbit, there's a sale on all merch, and the kitchen even has some special creations in mind. The kickoff party is today, but they'll have specials all weekend long. (Facebook)

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After a long day like that I just want to kick my feet up and have a beer. Perhaps at Ecliptic Brewing? Or maybe listening to music at Produce Row? Or, perhaps... you know, I'll figure it out later, but I'll still be back tomorrow to give you the low down around town.

— 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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