No Unemployement 4 Unvaccinated+Zenith Energy+Ivermectin Warning

What's up, my fellow peeps of Portland. We have a fine Friday on tap for you today. Let me pour you a glass and talk about it.

First, today's weather: A somewhat sunny day with enough clouds to give us a comfortable high of 73.

Here are the top stories today in Portland:

1. While the city is still negotiating what the voter-approved citizen oversight of the Portland Police Bureau will look like, the City Auditor's Independent Police Review is the body currently tasked with the job. It is currently working through the backlog of investigations into officer misconduct allegations following months of continued protests in 2020 and 2021. The number of investigations has been so large that it has pushed the IPR past the Department of Justice imposed deadlines for officer misconduct investigations. (KATU)
2. With Oregon Gov. Kate Brown mandating COVID vaccinations for health care workers, teachers and executive branch employees, some people are going to need to decide on getting the jab or finding another job. To make matters trickier, the Oregon Employment Department said Wednesday that people who lose their jobs because they bucked a vaccine mandate probably aren’t eligible for unemployment assistance. (Oregon Live)
3. Zenith Energy, an oil transport company, wants to increase its presence in Portland's Northwest industrial hub, but environmental advocates want to shut them down. The decision as to Zenith's fate rests on the city. Before anything further can happen, the city must approve a Land Use Compatibility Statement. It's not just environmental activists who are concerned, however, Multnomah County leaders and nearly 2 dozen state representatives are calling upon the Bureau of Development Services to deny the LUCS. (The Portland Mercury)
4. OHSU is warning people not to take ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasitic worms, to treat COVID-19. The university is currently fielding “a substantial number of calls” regarding the drug and wants the public to know that misusing a drug can be dangerous. Health officials said taking too much ivermectin can cause nausea, diarrhea, low blood pressure, itching, hives, dizziness, balance problems, seizures and even death. (KOIN)
5. Time for a bit of good news! Oregon taxpayers could see an extra big "kicker" refund next year. The state’s unique kicker tax law sends money back to taxpayers whenever personal income tax revenues come in at least 2% above initial projections during a two-year budget cycle. Not everyone is happy, though, some say the kickers returns money to wealthy Oregonians instead of using it for vital state services. (OPB)

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Today in Portland

• The Original Practice Shakespeare Theater is still going strong and tonight it'll be at the Mt. Tabor Amphitheater performing Romeo & Juliet. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Masks are required for this event. 7:00 PM.
• Summer evenings are all about cold brews and good tunes and tonight you can find plenty of both at Ecliptic Brewing in North Portland. As part of PDX Beer Week, it's featuring Brewers & Their Bands with music on the patio. Headlining is Ecliptic's owner, John Harris, and his band, Buds of May Revival. 6:00 - 10:00 PM.
• Do you know of a kid who's always wanted to get into hip hop? You may want to let them know about the free music camp "Elements of Hip Hop" taking place this afternoon at Glenhaven Park in NE Portland. Hosted by Jesse the Imaginer and the My Voice Music crew, youth will learn how to write and perform raps, basics of beat production, and share their knowledge in a cypher. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. 4:00 - 8:00 PM.
• North by Northeast Community Health Clinic is holding a Safe Homes! Healthy Homes! event. There will be COVID vaccines (with incentives), giveaways from JAMN 107.5, legal services, free disposal of sharps/needles, batteries and old medication and so much more! 2:00 - 5:00 PM.
• Are you vegan, or interested in checking it out? Do you enjoy bike rides? Then pedal into the Vegan Tour Pedalpalooza Bike Ride! It will start at the vegan mini mall (SE Stark/12th), make a loop back to the start point, then continue on to Irving Park for the ska/punk ride. If you can’t make the start point, feel free to meet at any of the stops along the way and join for as much as you can. Starting meet up time is 1:00 PM.

Portland Patch Notebook

• Portland, Oregon: "What’s your favorite route to take when visiting Mt. Hood? Columbia River Gorge (I-84) or through Sandy (OR-26)? Both offer a beautiful scenic route with their own special sights to see. The Sandy route may be quicker, but there’s so..." (Instagram)
• Portland Police: "We were so happy to be able to take part in “Shop with a Cop” again this year. Thanks to the @sunshinedivision and Fred Meyer for making this event possible." (Instagram)
• Portland Audubon: "‍ The immensely popular Catio Tour is back! September 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., join us for a hybrid event, featuring in-person and online video tours (your choice!). From simple to spectacular catios, the tour will give you ideas t..." (Instagram)
• There's a new mural up in Old Town, honoring Portland's queer history. Sponsored by PrideNW, Never Look Away by Zoe Piliafas features 8 figures important to the city's LGBTQ+ community. (Portland Monthly)
• If you're familiar with the Portland Mercury, you should know that they love their film festivals. They're the minds behind SPLIFF (their stoner film fest,) SLAY (their horror film fest) and HUMP! (the little porn festival that started it all!) . Now they're doing something a little different and mashing them all up for a crazy night of movie shorts. Proof of vaccination will be required for this event. The showing will be at the Clinton Street Theater in SE Portland. (Portland Mercury)
• Undertow Shows are private shows hosted by fans in spaces such as, living rooms, lofts, recording studios, yoga studios, bike shops, screen printing shops, clothing stores, coffee shops, cafes, churches, etc. For each show they try to find the best space based on the acoustics of the room, available seating and proximity to parking and public transportation. The Undertow Music Collective began in 1996 as a group of friends sharing ideas and resources. They work closely with a select roster of artists that they love, respect, and call friends. Their goal is to create a friendly and productive environment for these artists to make music while keeping their integrity and artistic vision intact. Check out their website. (Undertow)

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— 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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