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Clackamas Reconsiders Diversity Budget

Clackamas County Commissioners will consider eliminating the county’s $830,000 budget for diversity, equity and inclusion at the request of “Commissioner Mark Shull, who drew scrutiny in 2021 for comparing vaccine passports to Jim Crow laws and COVID-19 restrictions to the Holocaust,” the Oregonian reports. [Oregonian]

Support, Opposition to Camping Ban

Central Eastside business owners whose lives and livelihoods have been disrupted by camps testified in support of City Hall’s proposed ban on daytime camping. Advocates for unsheltered people say there’s no way to follow the ban. “It is not reasonable to expect people to pack up and disappear every morning when they have nowhere to go,” said Ed Johnson, a civil rights attorney at the Oregon Law Center. “It is unreasonable to throw people in jail for 30 days after two warnings for violating an incomprehensible law.” [OPB]

Aminé Gets New Balance Shoe

In an adorable Instagram reel, the homegrown rap star Aminé teases the arrival of his New Balance shoe. In the video, he and his friends look at a billboard that’s up on Northeast MLK that reads “A Kid From Portland Has His Own Sneaker” and ponder whether anyone will know it's about him. (Now we will.) [KGW]

Fire Bureau Troubles

The City Cast Portland podcast discusses a whistleblower's legal action over the Fire Bureau brass’s distaste for Portland Street Response. Catch up on that and other news from the week. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

First Friday PDX | Friday | Various

Find an open studio near you or tour several in warm sunny weather. [Free, Various]

First Friday Arts for All | Friday | 6 - 8 p.m.

“Sing, shake & learn” at the Multnomah Arts Center. [Free, Multnomah Village]

The Most, the All of It | Friday | 7:30 p.m.

Portland Jazz Composers' Ensemble invites Portland spoken-word artists to perform with them. [$25, Downtown]

Shrek Rave | Friday | 8 p.m.

“It’s dumb, just come have fun.” [$20+, Old Town]

Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID! (Late Show) | Saturday | 10:30 p.m.

Expect searing comedic takes on politics, sexuality, and her “mommy.” [$35+, Brooklyn]

Portland Spring Beer and Wine Fest | Friday - Saturday | Various

Check out the offerings from Buoy Beer Co., Laurelwood Brewing Co., Level Beer, Ecliptic Brewing, and Gigantic Brewing Company. [$5+, Buckman]

Portland Night Market | Friday - Saturday | 4 - 11 p.m.

Find food, drink, and local vendors of clothing, crafts, home goods, and more. [Free, Buckman]

Starlight Parade | Saturday | 8 - 10 p.m.

Poison Waters will be grand marshal for this favorite Rose Festival event with “flood-lit floats,” “glow-in-the-dark umbrellas,” and marching bands. [Free, Downtown]

State Parks Day | Saturday - Sunday | All day

Free camping for Saturday night and free day-use parking on Saturday and Sunday at 25 state parks. [Free, Various]

Dolly Parton Hoot Night | Saturday | 8 p.m.

It’s the 17th annual tribute to the country superstar-hero. [$22, Concordia or live online]

The Fire Department’s Whistleblower, How to Enforce a Camping Ban, and the Frozen State Senate

Today, we're talking about the momentum building for the city's proposed daytime camping ban, the filing of a legal notice involving involving Portland Street Response, and Republican legislators' continued refusal to report to work. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news roundup are Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel and our very own lead producer John Notarianni.