City Cast Portland
❄️ Prepare for a snowy mountain weekend
December 12, 2024 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning, My favorite part of this job is helping make sense of what’s happening in our city and how it affects you, me, and our neighbors — from the latest changes in local elections to the best spots to visit in different Portland neighborhoods.
I’m here to make the issues that shape this place understandable — and to celebrate our city.
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What's CITY Talking About?
No More Free Vaccines From Multnomah County?
With federal cuts to its immunization program (owing to the expiration of pandemic-era funding) and a budget crunch from lower property tax revenues, Multnomah County officials initially said at a statewide meeting that they expect to stop giving out free vaccines next year, though they have since denied that will go into effect. [Willamette Week]
Snowy Weekend in the Mountains
Expect a good ski weekend up at Mount Hood. But also there will likely be snow on the roads, particularly on Saturday. [KOIN]
Vehicle Emissions Testing Continues
Unlike Washington, Oregon still requires emissions testing for Portland-area vehicles, despite newer cars emitting less pollution. Still, 21,000 vehicles last year failed the test, which is necessary to renew vehicle registration. [KGW]
The Secrets of Lents Neighborhood
Lents is home to incredible parks, great food, and everyone’s favorite local baseball team, The Portland Pickles. OPB "All Things Considered" host and self-described Lents evangelist Crystal Ligori offers some inside scoops. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Dec. 11
- 🥕 People’s Farmers Market | 2 - 6 p.m. | Free | Hosford-Abernethy
- 🧶 Hump Day Hobbies: Free, Informal Hobby Circle | 6 - 8 p.m. | Free | Beavercreek, Ore.
- 📖 Silent Book Club | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Leikam Brewing (Mt. Tabor neighborhood)
- 💬 Author Talk: Seth Lorinczi | 7 - 9 p.m. | $13.76+ | Eastside Jewish Commons
Thursday, Dec. 12
- 📚 Write Around Portland: Winter Reading & Book Release | 6 p.m. | Free | NW Natural (downtown)
- 🩰 Steps PDX Presents: 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' | 7 p.m. | $23.18 (Arts Access passes available) | Lincoln Hall (Portland State)
- 🍄 Fungi Film Fest | 7 p.m. | $16.25 | Cinema 21 and Online
- 💃 LEWDicrous: Burlesque & Drag | 7:30 p.m. | $15+ | Swan Dive
- 🎄 Holiday Wreath Workshop | 6 p.m. | $65.87 | Boise Neighborhood
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This one caught my eye, because I’m a devoted tea drinker. Have you seen any notable bumper stickers lately? Please email me.
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