More Gun Violence+Another Heatwave+I-5 Expansion Real Estate

A cheery good morning to you, my fine Portland friends! It was a delightful weekend, but now I'm back and ready to talk about our Tuesday.

First, today's weather: Mostly sunny throughout the day with a high near 90.

Here are the top stories in Portland today:

1. Gun violence continues to escalate in Portland. With 2 more homicides occurring over the weekend, the city is already only five short of last year’s 57 total homicides. Mayor Ted Wheeler authorized Police Chief Chuck Lovell to deploy a focused intervention team without the community oversight panel, but few police officers are showing interest in the team. (OPB)
2. There was a clash between the far-right group the Proud Boys and black-clad Antifa protesters in downtown Portland, following a religious rally at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The gathering was organized by Canadian clergyman Pastor Artur Pawlowski, with members of the Proud Boys serving as event security. Flash grenades, fireworks and mace were all used in the clash. (Latin Times)
3. If the I-5 expansion in the Rose Quarter goes through, the city could see the addition of up to 8 acres of developable land above the submerged freeway. It could also bring tolls to that part of the freeway, providing critical funding for infrastructure improvements. (Willamette Week)
4. Brace yourself Portland, the weather is about to get HOT. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for parts of Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon this coming week as temperatures are expected to once again spike into the triple digits. (KATU)
5. The Portland Fruit Tree Project has been harvesting donated fruit to vulnerable communities for the past 15 years and the nonprofit is looking for donations and volunteers to help. So far this year, Executive Director Heather Keisler Fornes said they've collected about 1,500 pounds of fruit and they expect to exceed that number. (KGW)

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Today in Portland

• Portland is an ideal city for walking around, which is why the group the Mazamas have been leading street rambles for years. There's one happening tonight, if you'd like to check them out. They meet at REI in the Pearl and leave for a 4-8 mile walk. There are different groups for different activity levels. All rambles start promptly at 6:00 PM.
• If you're in the mood to hear some Bluegrass tonight, look no further than the Lucky Horseshoe in SE Portland. Rocky Water Bluegrass is playing an outdoor set, so come early to make sure you get a seat. Show is at 6:00 PM.
• The Burlynomoicon is back at the Coffin Club in SE Portland. A Darkly Decadent Burlesque Revue is emerging from the dreary depths of the interwebs to entertain live and direct once more! Produced and hosted by Natasha Riot. Get your tickets online. Doors open at 7:30 PM.
• As part of the Sellwood Moreland Improvement League Summer Concert Series, the Paula Byrne Quartet will be performing at the Sellwood Community House. Come join this fantastic jazz band for an outdoor concert. Bring a chair or blanket. 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
• The Western Supply Co. will be bringing live music to the SE Portland bar The Landmark Saloon for Honky Tonk Tuesday. They'll be performing outdoors, on the patio. Yee-Haw! 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Portland Patch Notebook

• Portland, Oregon: "@jackiespdx is one of Portland’s newest brunch + bars. Located on SE Sandy, it’s a great place for food, drinks, and ..." (Instagram)
• The Forest Park Conservancy is a non-profit that stewards one of the largest urban forests in the U.S. They're announcing three events within the park, allowing visitors to safely engage with the park in new ways. The “80 for 80” challenges the visitors of Forest Park to cover 80 miles of its trails before the deadline of August 20th. There's also a scavenger hunt going on now and lasting until Sept. 3rd. Finally, there is their Green Jobs Training & Internship Program. Read all about it in the Portland Society Page.
• Oregon's Enchanted Forest, a family-owned theme park in the forest outside Salem, has seen ups and downs but lives to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It was opened as a family-owned park and remains that way with 91-year-old Roger Tofte, the park's creator, still involved in the park's maintenance. (YouTube)

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That's your Tuesday, Peoples, and quite a Tuesday it is. But if you think that's something, I can't wait to tell you about tomorrow. Spoiler alert: even more fun! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. 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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