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| |  | A cloudy day on Portland streets. (Steve Dykes / Contributor / Getty Images) |
| $3.6M Pothole Settlement | A Portland woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury after driving over a pothole will receive a multimillion-dollar settlement. It’s likely the largest payout for a roadway-related lawsuit in Portland history, Oregonian reporter Aimee Green found. | - The injury: After hitting a six-inch deep pothole on Southwest Capitol Hill Highway, Gillian Conroy hit her head on the ceiling of her car, even though she was wearing her seatbelt, according to the lawsuit. She became so disoriented she could not remember how to dial her phone, Conroy said in a deposition. [Oregonian]
- The responsible parties: Though city streets are in poor condition in a lot of places, it’s internet provider Astound Broadband and their contractor, Timber State Drilling & Construction, who are paying for the settlement. The company had cut into the road to access cables before the incident, and the repair job deteriorated quickly. [Oregonian]
- Roadway gripes: On the podcast today, Willamette Week’s Brianna Wheeler and KBOO’s Althea Billings shared their top gripes about our streets, including the lack of street lights on bike lanes and in heavily pedestrian areas of Northwest Portland. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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| | | Looking for something unforgettable this summer? Step into one of history’s most unforgettable journeys. TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition brings the story of the legendary ship to life through authentic artifacts recovered from the ocean floor, immersive experiences, and powerful personal stories. Open now for a limited time. |
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| What Portland's Talking About |
|  | The tasting flight at a now-closed brewery, Hair of the Dog. (Chicago Tribune / Contributor / Getty Images) |
| A Tough Market for New Brewers | Oregon's craft beer industry has recovered from pandemic-related pains, but recent reporting shows numbers remain largely stagnant. After craft beer production peaked roughly a decade ago, the number of breweries in our state is declining alongside the number of barrels produced. [Oregonian] | | | Bad News for Seasonal Allergies | A recent report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks Portland as one of the worst cities in the country for grass pollen this year. A combination of "atmospheric rivers, warmer temperatures, and droughts" is to blame — all of which are symptoms of climate change. [Oregonian] | | Oregon’s Distinct Gray Whales | Scientists are studying a small group of gray whales who instead of migrating to feeding grounds off Alaska, opt for staying and foraging for food off the Oregon Coast. This distinct population of gray whales are smaller in overall length and can maneuver in shallow waters. [OPB] | | |
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| | | | - 🎟️ WasabiFest | June 13 | The Redd
- 🎟️ Live Music | Every Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm | 10722 SE Main St #120, Milwaukie, OR 97222
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| | | Enjoy happy hour on the water with Portland Spirit’s Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise! Tickets are just $35 for adults and $30 for youth. Available weekends in June, then daily in July and August. Sip drinks from the full-service bar and enjoy tasty bites from the happy hour menu. Summer is served! Learn more. |
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🦪 A bit of history: Dan and Louis Oyster Bar — established in 1907 and among the oldest restaurants in the city — has displayed an even older bit of maritime history for nearly a 100 years: the wheel of a ship from one of the most deadly shipwrecks in West Coast history. | | On its way to Portland from San Francisco in 1865, the S.S. Brother Jonathan wrecked off the coast of California, killing 200. The son of the original Dan and Louis owner purchased the wheel in the 1930s, and it’s been up on the wall ever since. |
| — Rachel Monahan | Thanks to Giulia Fiaoni for contributing to today’s news briefs. |
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