🥫 A guide to emergency preparedness

📉 What Intel and Nike’s Struggles Mean for Oregon

The Beaver state has long relied on two of its biggest employers, sometimes even crafting corporate tax laws to benefit them, but some experts are worried that Nike and Intel’s recent financial woes could affect the state’s growth. Intel announced plans last week to eliminate 15,000 jobs, and Nike is expecting low sales after already cutting 5% of its workforce last year. [Oregonian 🔒]

• Related: Is Nike OK? [City Cast Portland 🎧]

🚨 Street Racing Crackdown

Portland police spent the weekend coordinating with multiple agencies to disrupt street racing takeovers, an effort they called “highly successful”. According to the police, preliminary numbers show that officers made at least 140 traffic stops, towed 21 vehicles, and arrested more than 20 people. [KGW]

• Related: How Portland Police Investigate the Most Notorious Graffiti [City Cast Portland 🎧]

🏞️ New Beginnings at Crater Lake

Kansas-based ExplorUS took over concessions at Crater Lake National Park in April after an unflattering exit by the previous vendor and made quick work of reopening the park’s amenities. Despite lingering structural issues, the company hired nearly 200 staff and has improved employee accommodations as it heads towards the busiest time of the summer. [Oregonian]

🍔 BBQ Tips From a Portland Expert

Grilling season is here, so we reached out to Zeph Shepard, owner of Proletariat Butchery in SE Portland, to get his expert advice. From choosing the right gear to planning a mouthwatering menu, Zeph shared his tips for the perfect backyard BBQ. [City Cast Portland 🎧]