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Portland Population Decline

Portland and Troutdale, along with West Linn and Lake Oswego, are continuing to see a population decline that began during the pandemic. The city of Portland lost 18,200 residents from July 2020 through July 2022, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. Seattle by contrast has bounced back and was the fastest growing U.S. city from July 2021 to July 2022. [Oregonian/Seattle Times]

City Hall Halts Fee Hikes

Late in the city’s budget process, Mayor Ted Wheeler moved to scale back or halt fee hikes on water, sewer, and development fees, setting off a contentious budget hearing on Wednesday. Parking fees will increase by 20 cents an hour, over Wheeler's objections. Commissioner Mingus Mapps, the lone vote against Wheeler’s budget, argued that the change won’t “convince a single Portlander to stay in town.” [OPB/Oregonian]

• Related: This budget decision followed Mayor Wheeler’s effort to convene local elected officials, governments, and agencies to limit tax and fee increases, discussed on last week’s news roundtable. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

800 Families on County Affordable Housing Waitlist

Eight hundred families with children are currently on Multnomah County’s waitlists for affordable housing. Families with children accounted for a third of this year’s increase in the unhoused population, which county officials said was due to better data collection. A family that spoke with KGW had camped outside and may do so again after finding their affordable housing complex dangerous. [KGW]

Newberg Votes Against Its Anti-LGBTQ+ School Board

Catch up on the week’s news, including this shocking special-election update: Newberg ended up with a more progressive school board. Also: West Linn elected a 23-year-old mayor. And Mayor Ted Wheeler wants to crack down on daytime camping. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Boots! '60s Dance Party | Friday | 9 p.m.

Check out the Seattle DJs spinning ‘45s alongside go-go dancers. [Free, Buckman]

Tony Starlight Presents Neil Diamond’s 80th Birthday Tribute | Friday | 8 p.m.

Musician and comedian offers a belated birthday tribute to the beloved rock-and-roll icon. [$30+, Concordia]

American Lung Association’s Reach the Beach | Saturday | 6 a.m.

The 33rd annual cycling fundraiser offers various rides including family-friendly options. Register by 7 p.m. on Friday. [$100+ minimum fundraising, Sauvie Island/Astoria]

Portland Art Museum Free Day | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Check out the still life paintings and prints of Paul Missal, among other exhibits. [Free, Downtown]

Multnomah County Library’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration | Saturday | 2 - 4 p.m.

It’ll be a multicultural celebration with traditional dancing, origami, and balloon art. Check out the library’s suggested reading list too! [Free, Mill Park]

Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United | Saturday | 7:30 p.m.

Midfielder “Evander the Redeemer” has been leading the team to an undefeated streak. [$25+, West End]

• Related: Listen to the interview with an iconic Portland character, Jim Serrill aka Timber Jim, the Portland Timbers’ former suspender-wearing lumberjack mascot. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Mt. Tabor Art Walk | Saturday - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

There’ll be 38 artists’ work available for viewing and purchase at 24 sites around the neighborhood. [Free, Mount Tabor]

Wildfire Preparedness Weekend at World Forestry Center | Saturday - Sunday | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn about how to protect your home and community from wildfire. Plus, there’s free admission to the center’s Discovery Museum. [Free, Washington Park]

Portland Thorns vs. Chicago Red Stars | Sunday | 2 p.m.

Catch the world-class athletes at home this weekend. [$38+, West End]

• Related: Gabby Rosas, president of the nonprofit organization supporting both the Rose City Riveters and the Timbers Army, discussed the trials and tribulations of fandom and the way forward after the Thorns’ front office became ensnared in scandal. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Pink! Rosé Festival | Sunday | 1 - 4 p.m.

Discover a favorite Tualatin Valley rosé. Enjoy street tacos, wood-fired pizza, and music. [$45+, Hillsboro]

• Related: Eater Portland editor Brooke Jackson-Glidden explains why Oregon wine is considered among the best in the world. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

A Daytime Camping Ban, The Gen Z Mayor’s Pickleball Kingdom, and Goodbye Conservative School Boards

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposed daytime camping crackdown on city property, West Linn’s new Gen Z mayor, and the voting out of conservative members from suburban school boards. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup is Willamette Week’s “Dive” podcast host and "Potlander" columnist Brianna Wheeler, and our very own audio producer, Giulia Fiaoni.