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When to wait in a Portland bar’s line 🍺
August 14, 2023
Good morning, Portland! This recent New York Times op-ed from a Portland writer on dating in the age of the climate apocalypse seems to represent our city at its best. She shares a commitment to the facts, but also a respect for different opinions.
What's CITY Talking About?
Oregon's Chronic Absenteeism Problem
Only Michigan, New Mexico, and Alaska have a larger problem than Oregon in the percentage of students missing upward of one in 10 days of school. In all, 36.1% of students here were chronically absent during the 2021-2022 school year, leading to academic and social struggles. [Oregonian 🔒]
Outside Reviews of Jail Deaths
Six inmates have died in Multnomah County jails in a three-month stretch. That’s a record number, and two have been deemed suicides. Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell announced two outside reviews to study jail policies and the death investigations. [Willamette Week, OPB]
Gov. Kotek Revokes 5 Commutations
Gov. Tina Kotek revoked five commutations that her predecessor, Gov. Kate Brown, signed. Those include someone who was convicted of murder and left the state in violation of his parole agreement, as well as the man suspected of murdering four women in the Portland area, but who has not been charged yet in those cases. [Oregonian]
Why Oregon Needs Sea Otters
The City Cast Portland podcast answers some local sea otter questions: Could sea otters return to the Oregon Coast after a 100-year absence? Would they be of help or would they harm the coast? [City Cast Portland 🎧]
What To Do
🍺 40% Off McMenamins Beer | Monday | All Day
Celebrate McMenamins’ 40th anniversary with a discount on their beer. [Various]
- Related: The best and worst McMenamins. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
🎤 Patti Smith | Tuesday | 6:30 p.m.
The iconic punk rocker (as well as poet and writer) is coming to town for an outdoor show. [$60.98, Downtown]
Today on City Cast
Why Oregon Needs Sea Otters
It’s been over 100 years since sea otters lived on the Oregon coast, but recently there are new efforts to reintroduce them. And experts say it’s not only viable but could also have a huge positive impact on our region’s marine ecosystem. Today on the show, science journalist Erin Ross talks about why we should all be excited about the return of the Oregon sea otter.
We store more carbon in kelp forests and grass beds, the type of habitats that sea otters create, than are stored in the world’s forests.
It may be dangerously hot out. Don’t forget to take breaks from the heat, and drink plenty of water.
— Rachel Monahan
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