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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Southeast Portland favorite suddenly closed after a chaotic brunch.
  • See what's inside Portland Japanese Garden's new hands-on textile exhibit.
  • Why Portland traffic deaths are rising despite years of safety projects

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southeast Portland restaurant damaged in confrontation reportedly involving protesters, alleged white supremacist group (koin.com) — A confrontation at LGBTQ+-owned Clarklewis in Southeast Portland on Sunday led to broken windows, shaken staff, and the restaurant shutting down for the night and canceling a planned wedding event. Protesters reportedly targeted a private brunch they believed involved white nationalists, while the owner insists they oppose white nationalism and will donate the $2,000 event payment back into the community.
   

2. Immersive textile exhibit 'Weaving Time' opens at Portland Japanese Garden (kptv.com) — Portlanders can now explore "Weaving Time," a hands-on textile exhibition at the Portland Japanese Garden that just opened and runs through February. Featuring touchable fabrics, spinning sculptures, and light-filtering curtains by renowned studio NUNO, it's included with regular garden admission and offers a fresh, modern take on traditional Japanese textiles.
   

3. New report: Portland traffic deaths rise to 36 so far this year despite safety push (katu.com) — Traffic deaths in Portland have climbed to 36 so far this year, sharply higher than the same point in the past two years despite the city's Vision Zero safety push. New data detail rising fatalities on PBOT-managed streets, expanded speed enforcement, and upcoming safety upgrades that could affect how you drive, bike, and walk around town.
   

4. Portland teen faces terrorism, attempted murder charges after school cafeteria chemical scare (commstrader.com) — A serious chemical incident at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland has led to terrorism and attempted murder charges against a 15-year-old student, with prosecutors seeking to move the case to adult court. More than 100 students and staff were evaluated, several needed treatment, and officials say the case is reshaping local conversations about school safety, juvenile justice, and mental health support.
   

5. Portland Marathon draws record field of nearly 15,000 runners (kgw.com) — Yesterday's Portland Marathon brought nearly 15,000 runners into city streets, marking the largest turnout in the race's 54-year history. With multiple distances from a kids run to a full marathon, Portland athletes topped several divisions, and organizers say strong community support and the city's running culture are fueling growing demand for the event.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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