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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Northwest Portland pizzeria standoff ended in prison time
  • When can you explore Portland's new free haunted video store?
  • Portland honors community members remembered in September obituaries

Also on today's calendar: Barrel Bandapalooza - Support Local Music and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dawn S.!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man sentenced after 2025 standoff outside Portland pizzeria, officers sprayed with bear spray (newsbreak.com) — A Portland man has been sentenced to one year and seven months in prison for a 2025 standoff in Northwest Portland where officers were sprayed with bear spray outside Scottie's Pizza Parlor. The case involved multiple knives, a prolonged confrontation, and several prior open cases in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, highlighting ongoing public safety and court-system concerns for Portland residents.
   

2. 'Dead Media Video Rentals' is a new movie-themed haunted house by a Portland artist (kptv.com) — A new free haunted attraction, "Dead Media Video Rentals," is now open in Northeast Portland at 707 NE Fremont Street, running Wednesdays through Sundays through Nov. 1. Created by local artist Mike Bennett, the movie-themed walkthrough features 26 classic-style monsters and is billed as family-friendly but still spooky, with donations welcomed but no admission charge.
   

3. September obituaries (nwexaminer.com) — Several longtime Portland residents and community figures are remembered in this month's obituaries, including leaders in local industry, real estate, and law, as well as graduates of Lincoln and Grant high schools. The notices highlight deep ties to neighborhoods like Portland Heights, Goose Hollow, and Northwest Portland, along with connections to institutions such as the Multnomah Athletic Club and Legacy Good Samaritan.
   

4. 'Very healing': More than 1,000 attend walk for suicide prevention in Portland (koin.com) — More than 1,000 people gathered in North Portland on Saturday for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk, focused on suicide prevention and remembrance. Hosted at Daimler Truck's headquarters, the event brought together loss survivors, mental health advocates, first responders, and families to share stories, honor loved ones, and encourage more open conversations with children about mental health and social media.
   

5. Portland Pride Plaza reopens with rainbow mural, drag show (oregonlive.com) — Pride Plaza at SW 12th and Harvey Milk Street has officially celebrated its grand reopening, with new rainbow murals, flags, and colorful seating for Portlanders to enjoy. The upgraded space hosted LGBTQ+ vendors, DJs, and drag performances, and now offers a brighter outdoor gathering spot for visitors to nearby businesses like Hal's Cafe, Jake's, and the new gay bar CAMP.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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