Test your knowledge of Portland's many local governments

Underemployed Apes

As of September 30, there were 446 Japanese macaque apes living in the Oregon National Primate Research Center in Hillsboro. Animal rights activists have renewed their push to close down the facility, citing cruelty, but also that the apes aren’t actually used for effective research purposes. [Willamette Week]

Nonprofits Will Continue To Give Out Tents

After its change in policy, Multnomah County won’t distribute tents and tarps unless there’s severe weather. But nonprofits that work with people experiencing homelessness will continue to distribute them; that’s one reason Portlanders might continue to see tents and tarps. [KGW]

Colbert Roasts a New Portland Mascot

Calling him (or it) “a porno version of the Grinch,” Late Show host Stephen Colbert declared Portland’s newest mascot, Saucy T. Sausage, “horrifying.” Saucy is the official creature of the new minor league soccer team, the Portland Bangers. [Oregonian]

• Related: Who are we to argue with Colbert? [Instagram]
• Related: The “official” story about how Saucy came to be involves the often raunchy Dillon T. Pickle. [Instagram]

With so many city, county, and state jurisdictions overlapping in Portland, keeping track of who does what can sometimes feel like an impossible task.

The City Cast Portland podcast team tests their knowledge of local governments today. But do you really know the difference between PBOT and TriMet? We've got an opportunity for you to test your knowledge too.

Here's the first question, which will link through to the interactive quiz:

1. When I find trash on the corner of a public street or on I-84, I call the city to clean it up.

A True

B False

Answers will appear at the end.

Introducing Neighbor shoutouts!

Each week, we’ll hear about favorite local spots and organizations from a few City Cast Portland Neighbors.

It’s a new member benefit, but it’s also a new way to get to know our city.

• Nola Clay | Alberta neighborhood | “a small pottery studio on MLK with 6-week classes and one-time workshops!” — Connie Wang
• Mikiko Mochi Donuts | Kerns neighborhood and Beaverton | “allergy friendly (gluten+dairy+nut free) doughnuts with delicious new flavors monthly” — Stephen Duncan
• Process PDX | Marquam Hill | “Process PDX is the best techno club in the PNW. We are so lucky to have a dedicated venue with such good vibes and curated artists.” — Callie Sacarelos

Become a City Cast Portland Neighbor today to share your own shoutout in this newsletter and on the podcast!