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October 12, 2023
Good morning, Portland! You can figure out exactly how much of a credit to expect on your 2023 Oregon taxes, thanks to a calculator tool from the Oregonian. The state’s kicker refund is a record 44% of your personal income taxes last year 💰
What's CITY Talking About?
$20 More to Watch Blazers Games
Comcast is charging $20 more per month for the privilege of watching the Portland Trail Blazers. The company’s basic cable package will no longer carry Root Sports, which is where you can catch the Blazers, Kraken, and Mariners games; instead, fans have to buy their “Ultimate” package. Isn’t it a weird season to do that? [KGW]
- Related: What went wrong with the Trail Blazers last season. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
Need for Diapers
Portland nonprofits are sounding the alarm about a shortage of free diapers. The group Mother & Child gives out diapers but repeatedly ran out during the summer. Another nonprofit, SnowCap Community Charities, saw a 20% increase in demand during the month of August compared with the previous year. Part of the problem is that other nonprofits stopped offering free diapers — a product that is not covered under the federal SNAP benefits and can cost families $1,200 a year. [Willamette Week]
Alaska’s New Portland Connection
Alaska Airlines is ditching Seattle-based Starbucks for its inflight brew. Starting Dec. 1, you’ll get a cup of a custom blend by Portland-based Stumptown onboard Alaska planes. [Oregonian]
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What To Do
🖋️ George Saunders | Thursday | 7 p.m.
The short story virtuoso will read from and discuss his new collection “Liberation Day.” [Free, Beaverton]
😱 Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Presents ‘Beetlejuice’ | Thursday | 7 p.m.
The Halloween-themed drive-in has a family night if you’re into frights: Some monsters will be lurking in the audience. Other movies will be shown other nights. [$81.23+ per car, Ridgefield]
🔥 ‘L’Inferno’ With Live Score by Montopolis | Thursday | 7:30 p.m.
The 1911 retelling of Dante’s tale, which is widely recognized as the first horror movie, will be paired with a live performance from an indie chamber music group. [$13.25, Nob Hill]
Today on City Cast
Portland Karaoke Do’s and Don’ts
There are at least 15 Portland bars dedicated to karaoke — and dozens more that host very popular karaoke nights. Yoni Wilson, a karaoke jockey (or KJ) at karaoke mecca The Alibi, offers his tips for putting on your best show and explains a few unspoken rules for a fun night with friends.
Karaoke lets you release something that maybe you need to release emotionally.
I’ll see you tomorrow!
— Rachel Monahan
Edited by John Notarianni and copy edited by Giulia Fiaoni
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