
City Cast Portland
Why the end of Measure 110 won’t end addiction
July 22, 2024 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning! Oregon Democrats yesterday praised President Biden and his momentous decision to end his reelection bid, while at least one key Republican tried out a new line of attack.

What's CITY Talking About?
Wildfire Hazards and Building Safety Updates
A newly released draft map of Oregon’s wildfire hazards is designed to show which properties in the state face greater risk. Once finalized, the areas of high hazard where wild and urban lands meet will likely have revised building codes for new construction that include “fire-resistant materials, like metal roofs or cement siding.” [OPB]
Police Stops Fell Before Measure 110
Police stops that might result in drug possession charges were already in decline before Measure 110, which briefly decriminalized drug possession in Oregon. It’s one detail in a Portland State University study that concludes law enforcement alone won’t provide a solution to drug addiction. It also found only a fraction of people with drug addiction will ever come into contact with law enforcement. [Oregon Capital Chronicle]
PDX Faces Massive Tech-Trouble Delays
Portland International Airport faced significant delays as a Microsoft update caused troubles at airports, banks, and media outlets around the world. A flawed software update was to blame. [KATU]

Inside a Portland Micro-Village
Portland’s micro-villages have proved effective at helping people experiencing homelessness find housing. Executive director Jan McManus and facility coordinator Hunter Burkett, at the nonprofit WeShine, share how they’re helping the city and county address homelessness. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
- Related: WeShine was recently burglarized during the final phase of construction of their newest village in the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood and lost thousands of dollars in equipment. They’re looking for donations.
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What To Do
Monday, July 22
- 🎁 Painting with Thread: The Art and Culture of Fukusa (exhibit) | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (through Sept. 18) | $21.95 | Portland Japanese Garden
- 💡 Playing with Light (exhibit) | 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | $20 | OMSI
Tuesday, July 23
- 🌱 Oregon’s Sleepy Hollow: The Leach Legacy (exhibit) | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free for Multnomah County residents | Oregon Historical Society (Downtown)
Wednesday, July 24
- 🎵 Music on Main: Garcia Birthday Band | 5 -7 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 🏊 Duckworth Summer Wednesdays | 6 - 9 p.m. | Free | Duckworth Dock (Eastbank Esplanade)
🦨 Vancouver’s exotic corpse flower at Washington State University has bloomed for three years in a row — an extremely rare occurrence. If you haven’t had the chance to check out its unique stink, you’re in luck!
I’ll see you tomorrow.
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