Supply Chain Problems + Unemployment Down + Property Taxes Up

Hi-dilly-ho, neighborinos! It's going to be an awesome Wednesday and I'm here to tell you all about it. So sit back, freshen up your coffee and let's get this show on the road!

First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning, but clearing up as the day wears on and a high of 60. Brrr.

Here are the top stories today in Portland:

1. Supply chain delays are causing headaches for many Portland businesses. It's affecting not just items themselves, like olive oil, but also the items needed to package them, such as glass bottles for olive oil to be put in. Many businesses in Oregon are snarled in the global supply chain disruptions wrought by the pandemic — from toilet paper last spring to microchips today. These disruptions have hurt businesses small and large. Sportswear giant Nike, headquartered near Beaverton, recently cut its revenue forecast after a COVID-19 surge shuttered footwear factories in Vietnam. (OPB)
2. In an unexpected bit of good news, Oregon saw another decline in the state’s unemployment rate in September. It now sits at 4.7%, according to the Oregon Employment Department. That’s down from 5%, as revised, in August, officials say. Employment department officials say the leisure and hospitality industry has regained 62% of jobs lost early in the pandemic. (KATU)
3. So, now a bit of bad news for Multnomah County residents. Many will see their property taxes increase. County wide, taxes increased just over 8% from 2020, according to the Multnomah County division of assessment, recording and taxation. The county is mailing about 300,000 property tax statements and value notices to property owners. (KOIN)
4. And then, there was more good news. OHSU projects we should reach herd immunity in Oregon by mid-December. Peter Graven, the director of the OHSU Office of Advanced Analytics said Oregon reached a form of herd immunity in June, but the Delta variant changed the math and required a higher threshold. He said we now need to reach 85 percent either through vaccination or infection. (KPTV)
5. Climate change and wildfires have become a fact of life for Oregon winemakers. Can they shift to keep up with the environmental changes? Greg Jones, one of the country’s leading minds in the field, examines the intersection of viticulture and climatology. Jones was formerly the director of the Evenstad Center for Wine Education at Linfield University, and was instrumental in its launch. He was appointed CEO of his family’s winery Abacela in August 2021. (Portland Mercury)

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Today in Portland:

• 'Tis the season, right? The season for pumpkin carving! And spooky themed club Raven's Manor has your back with a night dedicated to having drinks and mutilating gourds. Kick back with a Hopworks beer amidst the spooky digs of the haunted mansion-themed bar Raven's Manor while carving a Baby Bella organic pumpkin into your very own jack-o'-lantern masterpiece. Hopworks prize packages will be awarded to the top three creations. Reserve your space online. 5:00 PM.
• For years, shamanistic guitarist and composer Ari Joshua has been one of those “musician’s musicians” who those “in the know” rave about, but remains under the radar to the general public. See him tonight at SE Portland spot the Goodfoot and discover what all the fuss is about. Doors open at 8:00 PM.
• Remote.ly member and music enthusiast Wylie Gibbins will be sharing his plan & vision to start a free Portland rock music festival featuring exclusively local artists/musicians. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ideas as well as become more involved in the planning process if they so wish! This event is free, but online registration is required. 3:00 - 4:00 PM.
• Learn about Alzheimer's, dementia and memory loss in this brief community-focused listening session. We'll review the basics of these conditions, services of the Alzheimer's Association and how we can expand the reach of local programs and services. Bring a friend and share your thoughts about how the Alzheimer's Association can help more people in your community. 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

Portland Patch Notebook

• Portland Trail Blazers: "The @nba’s announcing its 75 GOAT players starting tomorrow, so we & @stormxio thought we should introduce Portland’s goats! Comment below with your favorite" (Instagram)
• Portland, Oregon: "You know the vibes. #keepportlandweird - Photo by: @you_go_come_here" (Instagram)
• Travel Portland: "This has to be one of the coolest and most unique exhibits to hit Portland in a long time. Don't miss @mikebennettart's Crypto-Zoo, an immersive museum filled with 26 life-size Cryptids, Monsters and Mythical Beasts! Play games, win priz..." (Instagram)
• Portland Audubon: "RP: @birdability It's Birdability Week!! Whether you have an access challenge or not; whether you're a birder or you're about to become one, we hope you'll join us in amplifying the experiences of birders with disabilities and othe..." (Instagram)
• Okay, if you've learned anything about me from this newsletter, it's that I love Portland. But maybe not as much as these guys that portray Portland as some magical Miyazaki-esque fantasy environment. More power to you guys! (YouTube)
• Just an FYI, but Leaf Day is coming up. From November to December each year, PBOT’s Leaf Day service helps us provide cleaner, safer streets, keep our storm drains clear, and ensure our intersections don’t flood. PBOT instituted Leaf Day because the amount of leaves in our 52 Leaf Districts was simply too much for our regular street cleaning equipment. (Portland.gov)
• I may be a bit late in letting everyone know, but the Oregon City Public Library Halloween Scavenger Hunt has begun. There are 2 ways to play. EASY MODE | Find all 13 Halloween items hidden in the windows of the Oregon City Public Library, Ermatinger House, Pioneer Center, and City Hall. (Best for young kids & families.)
  ADVANCED MODE | Before you set out, tap on each badge to read the riddle and guess which famous book it's referring to. The answers will be posted at each scavenger hunt stop. (Best for older kids, teens, and adults.) (Facebook)

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So there's your Wednesday. Have fun, love each other and enjoy the day. Come on back tomorrow and we'll talk more about all the things going on in Portland. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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