City Hall’s camping ban starts — without key details

Sondland Hotel Chain Violations

Former Trump foil Gordon Sondland’s old Portland-based hotel chain Provenance paid a fine for violating election laws. The company reimbursed an executive for campaign donations in 2018. The executive agreed to settle the case, but only after accusing Sondland of having directed the reimbursement. Sondland, who has since sold the company, was not cited and denied any wrongdoing. [Oregonian]

Gov. Kotek Suffered Key Housing Defeat

Legislation aimed at increasing housing supply would also have increased the state's urban growth boundaries, something developers have long sought. But Gov. Tina Kotek and a Republican coalition failed to pass the bill after environmentalists rallied Democrats against it. [Willamette Week]

No Maps of City Camping Ban

Portland has yet to issue maps or put up signs to indicate where  unhoused people are barred from daytime camping under the new ban, which takes effect today. Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office said the city will begin by educating people about the ban, rather than enforcing it right away. [Portland Mercury]

Downtown Renovation for Unhoused People

Catch up on the week’s news with the City Cast Portland podcast’s round-up: a century-old downtown building being renovated to help people move out of homelessness, our ever-increasing mosquito population, and how our city is becoming a destination for people fleeing red states. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

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

Drink Portland Cider or Smith Tea and eat a Stoopid Burger or seafood from Flying Fish. Shop for clothes or home goods. Enjoy a night on the town. [Free, Buckman]

🐧 Zoo Nights: Pa'lante | Friday | 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Come for a night of Latin salsa and jazz with a local band. The music starts at 6:30, but the gates open an hour earlier. [$24, Washington Park]

🌲 Comedy in The Park | Friday | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Have you gone to see the free comedy in Laurelhurst Park yet? Maybe this is the weekend to go! [Free, Laurelhurst]

🎥 ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ | Friday | 7 p.m.

This family-friendly movie kicks off Vancouver’s “Friday Night Movies” series, with activities beginning at 7 p.m. and the movie at 9 or so. [Free, Vancouver]

🎡 Oregon Country Fair | Friday - Sunday | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Take a drive down to enjoy the many acts — belly dancing, acrobatics, hip-hop, and more. [$50.75 for adults, Free for children 12 and under, $15 for parking, Veneta]

🖋️ Pacific Northwest Pen Show | Saturday - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This level of dedication to the craft of a writing object is delightful. Find yourself a pen or just learn something about the high-end objects. [$25+, Downtown]

📚 Portland Indie Book & Art Fair | Saturday | 12 - 5 p.m.

Your summer reading is waiting for you here. Support your local authors, publishers, and artists. [Free, Buckman]

💃🏽 Taylor Fest | Saturday | 9 p.m. - Midnight

Dance away the night with other Swifties. [$34.49, Richmond]

🎨 East Portland Summer Arts Festival | Saturday and Sunday | 4 - 8:30 p.m.

The family-friendly event's theme is “Celebrating Black Excellence.” Check out music and dance performances but also drop-in music lessons as well as arts and craft activities. [Hazelwood, Free]

🚲 Pedalpalooza: Splish, Splash It's a Wet, Wet Portland Ride | Sunday | 2 p.m.

The family-friendly ride visits fountains and will stop for tasty treats at Cool Moon Ice Cream the PSU Food Carts. [Free, Pearl District]

An Actual Housing Solution, a Nasty Mosquito Season, and Portland as a Haven

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a century-old downtown building being renovated to help people move out of homelessness, our ever-increasing mosquito population, and how our city is becoming a destination for people fleeing red states. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own audio producer, Giulia Fiaoni.