🌱 Crime Rises Faster Here Than Rest Of U.S. + Gas Prices Still Rising

Hi, all. We're back into a whole new week. This Tuesday brings us:

• Roving groups of teenagers robbing people
• A silent horror movie marathon
• A local hip hop star going into the Hall of Fame

Let's get this party started, shall we?

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice with a high of 71.

Here are the top stories in Portland today:

1. Things may be a little painful the next time you fill up at the pump. Portland’s prices at the pump are nearly 84 cents higher per gallon than a month ago, and up $1.88 from a year ago. The average price of gas here in Portland is $5.62, compared to the statewide average of $5.50. The cheapest station in Portland was $5.25 per gallon Monday while the most expensive was $6.27, a difference of more than a dollar. (KATU)
2. Not only is violent crime on the rise in Portland, but it's rising faster than the rest of the country. "American crime largely remained steady in 2021, according to the FBI’s analysis of crime data submitted by local law enforcement agencies across the United States. Not so in Portland, however, where the number of violent crimes increased 38%. These include homicides, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults, all of which happened more often in 2021 than the previous year. So did property crime, which rose 17%." (Willamette Week)
3. The soccer world was rocked by the news of alleged sexual misconduct and improper handling of reports of abusive behavior within the Portland Thorns organization. That news is drawing a response from one of their sponsors. On Sunday, Alaska Airlines said in a statement it is redirecting its sponsorship funds for the Thorns and Portland Timbers this quarter to the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association's “Support the Players Emergency Trust” and to youth sports in the Portland community. (KPTV)
4. Portland's communities of color have had an uneasy relationship with the Portland Police Bureau for some time. A plan put together by the Portland Committee for Community Engaged Policing is hoping to change that. The city of Portland is requesting proposals from outside groups to oversee a long-awaited truth and reconciliation commission addressing the Portland Police Bureau’s historic mistreatment of communities of color. (OPB)
5. An armed robbery in the early morning hours of Sunday led to a pursuit and search in Portland’s Roseway neighborhood that ended with “multiple juveniles” in custody. The robbery in the 5200 block of NE Alberta was first reported around 1:45 a.m., "the suspects reportedly taking off in a vehicle that was later spotted by the responding officers. Several people jumped out of the car and ran when it stopped at NE 78th and Fremont, officials said. An 8-block perimeter was set up and backup officers from other precincts were called in to help." (KOIN)

Today in Portland:

• It's a very special History Pub at the Kennedy School tonight with a free evening of visual presentations relating to ephemera. The program is one of the Ephemera Society of America's Mid-Year Gathering events being held in Portland this year. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
• Continuing with a history theme, there's a Silent Movie Horror Marathon at the Star Theater. 'Witch and Cowboy Productions presents an entire night of silent movie horror films!! But they're going international for this one!! This triple feature will include The Phantom Carriage (1921), A Page of Madness (1926) and Faust (1926).' 5:30 - 11:45 PM.
• As part of the 5th Annual Sustainable Building Week, Sustainable Northwest Wood is hosting a screening of the film Elemental, which "takes viewers on a journey with the top experts in the nation to better understand fire." There will be a Q&A session after the film with Executive Producer Ralph Bloemers. 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
• It's time for some traditional, good-time jug band music at Oakshire Brewing and their Jug Band Jam. Bring a song to lead or pick one from their book. All abilities are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. Come to play or listen! 7:00 - 8:45 PM.
• Burlynomicon - "A Darkly Decadent Burlesque Revue brings you another incredible, star-studded showcase in the BRAND NEW basement showroom at the Coffin Club! Not only will there be a resplendently eerie and dynamic cast of performers, there will also be vendors with wares of the dark and decadent, delicious food courtesy of the Coffin Cart, delightful drink specials, and more!" Doors open at 7:00 PM.

From my notebook:

• Portland Trail Blazers: "JG DUNK❗️JG DUNK❗️ JG DUNK❗️ "(Portland Trail Blazers via Instagram)
• Portland Art Museum: "There are 22 days until Halloween, but who's counting? Get into the spirit of spooky season with ghostly works from the collection. Have you ever seen a ghost? 👻 Robbie McClaran (American, born 1955), “Ghosts—McGhee, Arkansas,” 2001 (n..." (Portland Art Museum via Instagram)
• Portland Farmers Market: "It’s market day! Come support local farmers and food producers while stocking up on late summer fruits and veggies 🍆🥕🥒🌶🧅🍅🧄🫑 Lents International Farmers Market Sundays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. through November 20th at SE 91 & Foster" (Portland Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Save the date, Portland! This coming Saturday is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night event. "This is a time to gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Join us in the fight to cure cancer!" (Light the Night)
• If you're a Portland area homeowner who is interested in learning about DIY energy improvements on your home, you're in luck. This is Sustainable Building Week . About 30 events, many free, presented online or in person, cover a wide range of topics, from upgrading home electrical panels by Electrify Now to rethinking ways to prevent wildfire by Sustainable Northwest Wood. (The Oregonian)
• After more than 30 years performing, producing and promoting hip-hop music and culture, Terrance Scott, aka Cool Nutz, is being honored for his contribution to the Portland music scene. He was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame on Saturday. (OPB)

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Thanks for reading and have a great day! I'll be back tomorrow to keep guiding you through this week's Portland. Take care and don't let too much smoke get in your eyes.

— 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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