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In today’s newsletter:- Why PDX officials say the airport is safe after recent threats- How a southeast Portland bar incident led to prison time- How close is Portland to truly eliminating traffic deaths?Also on today’s calendar:- Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles- and 9 more events.Today’s riddle:What is a snake’s favorite subject? 🤔 (Answer below!)Weather forecast:Saturday:Mostly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.Sunday:Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 56, low: 37.Monday:Partly sunny, a shower; cool, with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.📰
News we’re reading1. No risk found at Portland International Airport after reports of public safety concerns this weekPort of Portland police say sweeps at Portland International Airport found no credible threat after several “public safety concern” reports this week, and PDX is operating normally. Local and federal agencies, including the FBI, are still investigating and urging travelers and residents to stay vigilant and report anything suspicious around the airport.
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Former security company co-owner sentenced for using excessive force at SE Portland barA former private security company co-owner has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for using excessive force on two people outside El Mojito PDX on SE Stark Street in southeast Portland. Prosecutors say security video showed the guard pepper spraying the men, firing pepper balls, and directing another guard who repeatedly struck one victim with a baton, breaking his fingers.
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How Portland and other Oregon cities could eliminate traffic deathsPortland’s regional planners are studying how cities like Hoboken eliminated traffic deaths and applying similar “Safe Streets for All” strategies here to cut serious crashes. Transportation planner Lake McTighe explains what’s working so far, what still needs to change on Portland streets, and how regional leadership is trying to make zero traffic deaths a realistic goal.
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Portland Police Arrest Suspected Drug DealerPortland Police Bureau’s narcotics unit arrested a wanted subject tied to a federal drug investigation after he traveled to the Portland area, finding guns, forged checks, fake IDs, and counterfeit cash. The suspect was booked into Multnomah County Detention Center on firearm- and forgery-related charges, with additional narcotics and document-fraud evidence seized.
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Portland Council President proposes streaming fee to fund artsPortland’s City Council president wants to add a small fee to streaming subscriptions like Netflix and Spotify to fund local arts and boost neighborhood businesses. He argues that strengthening the city’s arts scene can help residents feel safer and draw people back to parks, downtown districts, and street fairs. The proposal is modeled on Chicago’s long-running streaming tax.
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🗓Upcoming Events in PortlandAdd your event to our calendar and newsletter!★Featured events★Saturday March 7Emery — 20th anniversary of The Question MOVED FROM HAWTHORNE THEATRERoseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave, Portland7:00 pmWant to see your event featured? Click here!Other local eventsSaturday March 7Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles6:30 pmEmery with As Cities Burn and The Classic CrimeHawthorne Theatre, 1507 SE 39th Ave, Portland7:00 pmWITCHCRAFT with guestsDante’s, 350 W Burnside St, Portland8:30 pmCandlelight: Tribute to Drake4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland8:30 pmSunday March 8NO MORE Week Challenge – Walk/Run to Help Stop Domestic & Sexual Abuse9:00 amAn Evening with May Erlewine and Packy LundholmThe Showdown, 1195 SE Powell Blvd, Portland8:00 pmMonday March 9Monday Meltdown8:00 pmFriday March 13Portland Spirit Rivers Rhythms1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland6:00 pmA Celtic Celebration with the Gothard Sisters1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland7:30 pmSaturday March 142nd Saturday Divorce Education Workshop9:00 amGuide Dogs for the Blind Graduation on Campus1:25 pm
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