What Republicans won after a record-long walkout

Oregon Republican Walkout Ends in a Deal

The longest walkout in state legislative history has ended with a deal that the Democrats compromised on bills on abortion and gun safety. Republicans won those concessions after a six-week walkout. But 10 state senators will be ineligible for reelection after accruing more than 10 unexcused absences. [OPB]

Bad to Worse for 911 Response Times

“Last month, 42% of [911] calls were answered in the first 20 seconds, a decline from around 70% only five years earlier,” Willamette Week reports. That number five years ago wasn’t meeting national standards. A city-commissioned report says that a third of calls to 911 are for things that nontraditional first responders could address. And 17% are for things that a nonemergency 311 answering service could address. [Willamette Week]

Providence Suspending Surgeries, Neonatal ICU Care

Providence hospitals in Portland and Seaside have halted negotiations with their nurses' union as 1,800 nurses prepare to go on strike for five days. Providence Portland is advising people to seek emergency care elsewhere next week and is planning to perform surgeries only for life-or-death situations as well as suspending its neonatal intensive care. [KGW]

Portland Police Starting Drone Program

The City Cast Portland podcast runs down the news of the week, including the Portland Police Bureau’s new drone program. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Juneteenth Celebrations

🎉 Juneteenth Parade | Saturday | 11 a.m.

The parade is a highlight of Portland’s two-day Juneteenth festival. [Free, King]

🎉 Washington County Juneteenth | Saturday | Noon - 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate with music, a drum line, and line dancing as well as food. [Free, Hillsboro]

🪘 Lake Oswego’s Juneteenth Celebration | Sunday | 1 - 4 p.m.

Sebé Kan, a West African drum and dance troupe, will perform. There will be an unveiling of a new mural, “Ms. Willie's Dream,” by Portland artist Sarah Faraha. Oregonian columnist Dr. Renee Mitchell will deliver the keynote address. [Free, Lake Oswego]

📚 Freadom Festival | Monday | Noon - 5:30 p.m.

This book festival is the second annual celebration of Juneteenth with literature and storytelling. [Free, Piedmont]

🌲 Juneteenth Washington State Parks | Monday | All Day

The state is waiving day-use charges in honor of the holiday. [Free, Various]

Other Events

🎸 Barenaked Ladies | Saturday | 6 p.m.

The iconic alt-rock group, now on its 16th album, plays a summery, outdoor concert. [$59.50+, Troutdale]

🧵 GeekCraft Expo | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visit a craft market devoted to the nerd crowd. [$2 in advance, Lloyd District]

😂 Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman | Saturday | 7 p.m.

“The Daily Show” alum is back on the tour circuit. [$39.50+, Downtown]

🧶 Pedalpalooza’s Fiber Arts Ride! | Sunday | 2 p.m.

Ride to two local yarn shops and meet fellow fiber crafters. [Free, Concordia]

🇺🇦 The World Is With Ukraine: An International Show of Support | Sunday | 7 -10 p.m.

Oregon-based musicians and dancers are raising money for the Ukrainian Foundation. [$30+, Concordia]

Ambulance Shortages, Portland’s Problematic Batman, and New Police Drones

Today we’re talking about our dismal ambulance response times, a controversial lawyer striking once again, and the newly-launched PPB drone program. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news roundup is Willamette Week’s “Dive” podcast host and "Potlander" column author Brianna Wheeler, and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni.