Police Shooting Protest+82nd Ave Improvements+State Reopening

It's summertime and the weekend is here, but this is Portland, so there's still lots to talk about. Can I get an amen?

Weather

It's gonna be a scorcher, with unyielding sun and a high of 107. Remember that Multnomah County has 3 cooling centers in Portland, and have opened their libraries as cooling centers, as well. If you know people that might need them, spread the word. Take care of yourselves, peoples, and each other.

Top news stories for Port land

1. Portland Police shot a man in the Lloyd District Thursday night. They responded to calls of a fight happening and saw a man stabbing another. They shot the armed man who was taken by ambulance, but pronounced dead at the hospital. A group of protesters gathered at the scene who threw objects at the police. (KPTV)
2. It's official! Ownership of 82nd Ave. has been transferred to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and with that comes $80 million in federal rescue funds. Along with this will come $105 million from the Oregon Department of Transportation and PBOT. The funds will be used for paving and safety upgrades. (Bike Portland)
3. Farmers' Markets in the Portland Metro region are shifting their hours in response to the record breaking heat expected this weekend. Many markets are shifting their times to start, and end, an hour earlier than the usual times. If you are planning on shopping at your favorite Farmers' Market, check online to see updated times. (KATU)
4. Gov. Kate Brown announced on Friday that the state will reopen on Wednesday, June 30th. It was previously thought that the state would only reopen once 70% of the population has been vaccinated, but this new statement says that, even if the 70% vaccination target has not been reached, the state will still reopen. (KGW)
5. Local grocers are gathering signatures to get two initiatives on the ballot that would allow them to sell hard spirits. Currently, sales of hard spirits are restricted to liquor stores licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, but the state agency has recently started to loosen restrictions by allowing several Portland-area Walmarts to sell the chain's house brand of alcohol. (Willamette Week)

Today's events for Portland

1. There will be an online play today, as part of the Vanport Mosaic Festival. OFELIO: A Borderline Story is the story of a former border patrol guard who is a new father and haunted by the children he detained at the border. The play is free and streamed on the Vanport Mosaic's Facebook LIVE page and on the 2021 Virtual Festival Page. (Vanport Mosaic)
2. Today is the kick-off of the Good in the Hood Festival, a multicultural music festival that will be held online. There will be an online raffle, a virtual food court and a virtual parade. (Good in the Hood)
3. If you're looking for an in person event, the Pride in the Park event is happening today. Held in Laurelhurst Park, it will feature drag performances, music and food from Bobablastic. 3:00– 8:00 PM.
4. If you like your Shakespeare sexy, check out the Booklover's Burlesque. This online event matches titillating, inspiring and empowering book readings with burlesque performances all in one show. 7:00 PM
5. THRIVE will be holding its second annual Healthy Living Symposium. Receive information from different health related vendors, get a COVID-19 vaccination , pick up groceries and fresh produce and be entered into raffles for some awesome prizes. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Portland Patch Notebook

1. Who wants to cook during a heatwave? Many Portland residents may want to turn to take-out options for the weekend, keep in mind that it will be so hot that some food carts and restaurants will be taking the that time off as well. Here's a list of places that have announced a hiatus during the heat. (PDX Eater)
2. KOIN 6 news did a Reporter's Notebook segment where they interviewed several homeless residents to get their point of view on recent events. Worth a watch. (KOIN)
3. Save the date! The Earl Blumenauer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge will be installed on the weekend of July 9th. This means both eastbound and westbound traffic for I-84 will be closed from 10:00 PM Friday, July 9th to 5:00 AM Monday, July 12th. You've been warned.

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That's your Saturday! Stay cool and stay chill. We'll get through this weekend, but take care of each other and take special care of your pets. I'll be back next week and I expect all of you to be back as well.