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Good morning to you Portland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Vince Staples turned Portland's Living Room into a punk-rap experiment
  • See which Portland-built cargo bike won Made Show's top honors
  • Five people found dead near Forest Grove; investigators seek public's help

Also on today's calendar: Oregon Charter Academy Hosts Kindergarten Meet and Greet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Hazy and toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Concert Review: Vince Staples (spectrumculture.com) — Vince Staples brought his new punk-infused live band to Pioneer Courthouse Square last Thursday, closing out the PDX Live series in sweltering heat and in front of an enthusiastic, sometimes unruly Portland crowd. The Long Beach rapper powered through technical hiccups, signed merch mid-set, and performed his new album Cry Baby in full, plus favorites from Dark Times and a Geto Boys cover.
   

• Best Handmade Bikes at Made Show 2026: 3 Standout Picks (bicycling.com) — A major handmade bike show just wrapped at Zidell Yards in Portland, showcasing hundreds of custom builds and highlighting a locally built Fiddlehead cargo bike crafted in a Portland workshop. The piece walks through three standout bikes, emphasizing creative design, utility, and craftsmanship that will interest Portland riders and framebuilding fans alike.
   

• Police investigate after 5 bodies found in rural area outside Portland, Oregon (newser.com) — Law enforcement is investigating a quintuple homicide on a rural property near Forest Grove, about 30 miles west of Portland, after finding five bodies and several dead animals following a vehicle fire. Washington County detectives say the attack does not appear random and are asking anyone familiar with the property or its residents to contact authorities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Hillsboro police request witnesses, video after driver runs red light and hospitalizes 2 (kgw.com)
  • Inside the Thorns and Fire's new home, Portland's first joint women's sports facility (nytimes.com)
  • Nike One Piece Launch Underscores 1.7 Million-Pair Shortfall in Direct Sales (ts2.tech)

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Ok Portland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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