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New City Council Salaries Set at $133K

A Portland commission has set the salaries for Portland’s new 12-member city council, which will be elected next year for the first time. City councilors will make $133,000 — not as high as initially considered, but still a boost from the current $127,000. The mayor’s salary will get a raise as well to $175,000 from $152,000. (Portland's Independent Salary Commission makes the final decision so that council and the mayor don’t weigh in on their own salaries.) [Oregonian]

$95K for Protester

The city approved a $95,000 settlement for a protester injured in August 2020. Logan Colwell underwent knee surgery after suffering an injury when Portland police officer Nicholas Bianchini pushed him. [KOIN]

Possible Mayoral Hopefuls

Former City Hall adviser Marshall Runkel and former Multnomah County sheriff Mike Reese are considering a run for mayor. City Commissioner Mingus Mapps is already in, while at least two of his colleagues on council, Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Carmen Rubio, are also considering entering. [Willamette Week]

Portland’s Fentanyl Corner

Catch up on the week’s news with a round-up of developments; downtown’s open-air drug markets, heat mapping the east side, and the city’s decision to stop funding the Regional Arts and Culture Council. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

🎺 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples, and Robert Randolph Band | Friday | 6 p.m.

The legendary New Orleans musician will perform with his brass band. [$147.03+, Troutdale]

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🤣 Kickstand Comedy in The Park | Friday | 6 p.m.

Start the weekend with some laughs. [Free, Laurelhurst]

🦇 Zoo Nights: Too Loose Cajun Band | Friday | 6:30 p.m.

The Portland-based group plays Cajun and Zydeco music. [$24, Washington Park]

🎭 JAW New Play Festival | Friday - Sunday | Free

It’s a weekend of new plays read before a live audience. Portland Center Stage’s annual event returns. [Free, Pearl District]

💕 ‘Barbie’ & ‘Mean Girls’: Pinkout at the Drive-In! | Friday - Sunday | 6:30 - 11:55 p.m.

Arrive early for the pink extravaganza double feature! They tend to sell out an hour in advance for normal weekend shows. [$10 per adult, Newberg]

🍻 Pearl District Beer and Arts Festival | Saturday | 12 - 8 p.m.

Cheers to Backwoods Brewing Company and Deschutes Brewery, who have joined forces to host a replacement to the Oregon Beer Festival, which was canceled this year. [$5+, Pearl District]

🌒 OMSI Star Party: Lunar Viewing | Saturday | Sunset +

It will be held at two locations: Rooster Rock State Park and L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. Organizers recommend red-light flashlights and warm layers. Binoculars and telescopes welcomed but not required. [$5 for parking, Various]

Montavilla Street Fair | Sunday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Check out the booths from Straightaway Cocktails, Jacuzzi Bath Remodel, and Kohai Ceramics among many more, along with music and food at the family-friendly neighborhood party. [Free, Montavilla]

🪩 Sundaze at Laurelhurst Park with Heartbeat Silent Disco | Sunday | 6 - 9 p.m.

Dance away the evening to one of three different channels. [$11.26, Laurelhurst]

🎸 Sunday Session: Federale | Sunday | 8 -11:30 p.m.

The Portland-based, Spaghetti Western-inspired band headlines. [Free, Buckman]

Kids Selling Fentanyl, City Abandons The Regional Arts and Culture Council, and Portland's Hottest Blocks

The weekly news round-up features the latest developments in downtown’s open-air drug markets, heat mapping the east side, and the city’s decision to stop funding the Regional Arts and Culture Council. Willamette Week’s “Dive” podcast host and "Potlander" columnist Brianna Wheeler joins City Cast Portland’s host, Claudia Meza, and lead producer, John Notarianni.