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💙 Keeping Crater Lake a unique clear blue
April 22, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning, Portland! An environmental group is planning to sue the Trump administration to try to save the endangered Crater Lake newts 💙 Their predators (invasive crawfish) also threaten to decimate the native invertebrates that consume plankton and keep the lake a crystal blue.
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Feds Clear Fagan
Federal investigators have closed their case against former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan without filing charges. Fagan, who had a $10,000-a-month contract with a cannabis company while in office, now faces a state ethics investigation. [Oregonian]
2 Student Visa Cases in Court
Two Oregon international students have won a temporary reprieve after the Trump administration revoked their visas without a clear explanation. The judge criticized the lack of due process and blocked the government from deporting either student. [Oregonian 🔒]
- Related: On last week’s news roundup, the Trump administration has revoked upwards of 23 student visas in Oregon. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
Portland’s Best Pasta
Our readers and the City Cast Portland team have picked out the places to find the best Italian-style pasta in town. Portland has many delicious options including some restaurants that make it all by hand. Where can you find the best sauces, the best bargains, and the best plate of pasta overall? Here are some spots that made the list:
- Ava Gene's
- Xiao Ye
- Pastificio d’Oro
- Cafe Olli
- Gabbiano’s [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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Come celebrate Portland!
Join us for a free block party on May 3. Featuring a beer garden, performances by the Clinton Street Cabaret, a chance to sing with Karaoke From Hell, as well as a Portland Icons Costume Contest and more. Learn more here!
What To Do
Tuesday, April 22
- 🌷Hood River Tulip Festival | ongoing | $19.95 | Packer Orchards
- 🌷 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | Timed entry, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | $16+ | Woodburn, Oregon
- 🎥 Midnight Special (Sci-Fi Film Fest) | 6 p.m. | $9 | OMSI
Wednesday, April 23
- 🚶 Oregon Active Transportation Summit | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m, though Friday | $601.18 | Lloyd District
- 🎨 LeBrie Rich: Crackers (& Cookies) | noon - 5 p.m., ongoing | free | Northwest District
- 🧘 Play For the Feminine | 6:30 p.m. | $17.85 | Garden Home/Raleigh Hills neighborhood
- 🎻 Yasmin Williams | 7 p.m. | $28 | Beaverton
- 🎭 The Storyteller | 7:30 p.m., ongoing | $50 | Artists Repertory Theatre
- 😆 Roast City Comedy Battle | 8 p.m. | $14.89 | Dante’s
- 😆 Love Isn't Blind | 8 p.m. | $31.99+ | Helium Comedy Club
Saturday, May 3
- 🎉 503 Day Block Party | 1 - 6:03 p.m. | Free | Downtown
🗽 There’s still time: The Portland Icons Costume Contest on 503 Day has space available if you’re still considering your options for dressing up.
Free · Daily