🌱 Stabbing Death In Hollywood + Blazers' Season At Risk

Hey, Portland, it's a new week. And it's a busy one. Today, we've got:

• Local politicians becoming more vocal
• Owls of Portland
• The deadline to register to vote

Let me tell you what's happening.

But first, today's weather:

Another sunny day with a high of 71. It is getting cooler.

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Here are the top stories today in Portland:

1. An arrest has been made in the stabbing death of a man in the Hollywood neighborhood yesterday morning. "Officers responded to a call in Northeast Portland, where police said they found an injured man and woman. Although first aid was administered upon arrival, the man died at the scene. PPB said the hospitalized woman’s injuries are non-life-threatening." "James Hera, 38, was arrested and charged with murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon." (KOIN.com)
2. Mayor Ted Wheeler announced some big plans to address homelessness last week, including a ban on unsanctioned camping and the establishment of several large, sanctioned camping areas. Several city and county officials have responded to these plans. Jo Ann Hardesty, predictably, questioned some of the most basic aspects of the plan, while her opponent, Gonzalez, gave a vaguely optimistic answer. County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson said, "I met with Mayor Wheeler last Wednesday about his proposal, but there were few details at the time and what has been subsequently released was different in many ways from what we discussed." (KATU)
3. While Lillard may be optimistic about the upcoming NBA season, few others are. Some sports reporters don't believe that the Blazers will even make it to the playoffs. "FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Warriors as the pick to come out of the West, by the slimmest of margins over the Clippers with the Suns not far behind." Here's a rundown of predictions about the Western Conference for the upcoming season: (KGW)
4. As election day looms, the candidates in the running are becoming more vocal about their plans should they find themselves in office. The hottest issue on Oregon voters' minds? Homelessness. "New polling by DHM Research for The Oregonian shows 9 in 10 voters statewide see homelessness as 'a very big problem.'" All three gubernatorial candidates say that, should they be elected, "they would declare a homelessness state of emergency." Here is a video of their full response: (Willamette Week)
5. As I mentioned last week, Biden was in town to stump for Tina Kotek and the Democratic party in general. He spoke to a crowd of roughly 400 at the East Portland Community Center. "He championed his Inflation Reduction Act, which goes into effect in January" and was "joined by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representative Suzanne Bonamici." Biden struck a mainly optimistic note saying, “I’m a bubble up guy. When the middle class does well, the working-class people have a way up, and the wealthy do just fine, and by the way, the middle class built this country and unions built the middle class.” (KGW)

Today in Portland:

• Are you curious about owls? Then sign up for the Portland Audubon online presentation The Owls of Portland. Join Brodie Cass Talbot as he discusses these "widely distributed, well known,"" yet rarely seen creatures." 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
• Put those dancing shoes on and get moving at Stage 722's Tuesday Salsa and Bachata Socials. There will be an introductory lesson at 8:00 PM. "Always with a smile and a welcoming atmosphere." Doors open at 7:00 PM.
• Come experience a whole new world of trivia at Von Ebert Brewing and their Disney Music Trivia Night! "Please come dressed up, and remember to support Von Ebert by enjoying dinner and drinks throughout the event." Check-in is at 6:00 PM.
• It's a night of music at The Fixin' To and their nighttime "show of dazzling avant-folk featuring LA's singular and transcendent Itasca, Portland's own poetic song-magician Half Shadow and the hushed guitar compositions of WEEED's Gabriel Seaver." Showtime is 8:00 PM.
• Folk Magik presents the country rock band Teddy and the Rough Riders at Bunk Bar. "Their music is both down-home and far-out; delightfully lysergic and subtly nostalgic, propped up by fine-tuned instrumentation and ingenuity." Doors open at 9:00 PM.

From my notebook:

• Travel Portland: "Our dining scene in Portland is always growing and evolving. Some of our favorite upscale restaurants include @bullardpdx (pictured), @CoquinePDX, @LePigeonPDX, @oxpdx, @langbannpdx and many others. Locals: drop your favorites in the com..." (Travel Portland via Instagram)
• Portland Flea: "Another beautiful day for the FLEA! ☀️🌻Bring your favorite shopping friends, kiddos, family members or just yourself from 11-4pm! Come hang out, have a drink 🍹 from @dearsandypdx, a bite from @yooniquetea or just search through all the..." (Portland Flea via Instagram)
• Portland Farmers Market: "Despite the warm and dry weather, mushrooms are popping up in the forest! Wild Things brings these fantastic fungi to us, including these stunning lobster mushrooms. Come find them and more local fruits and vegetables til 2 today! Lents ..." (Portland Farmers Market via Facebook)
• I'm pretty interested in local politics, but let's get back to basics; if you're not registered to vote, today is the deadline! I realize that if you're not registered to vote by now, you're probably not interested, and that's fine. But I am a strong believer in one's civic duty, so even if you feel your vote doesn't count (and it does), Oregon has made voting so convenient, why not just play along. I know, not the best pitch, but I'm still hoping you'll vote just for the heck of it. (Multnomah County)
• Portland Art Museum: "Verified 🎂 Happy birthday to American Impressionist Childe Hassam (1859–1935) born #OnThisDay. Influenced by French Impressionists like Claude Monet (on view nearby), Hassam found his native New England to be a source of constant inspiration for his paintings." (Portland Art Museum via Instagram)
• Portland Gov: "Call PDX 311 when you have a question or need a service, and we’ll get you the right answer or connection quickly. Because connecting to your government should be easy." (Portland Gov via Instagram)

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How's that for your day in Portland? While I'm praying for rain, I can't be too disappointed in the beautiful days we've been having. I hope your days are beautiful, as well, my friends, and I'll be right here tomorrow for another beautiful day in our City of Bridges.

— 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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