Which billionaire could cause a Portland riot?

Court Overturns Trump Tariffs

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, leading 12 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration's tariffs, won a major victory Wednesday. The U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City overturned most of the Trump tariffs, ruling that the President had exceeded his powers in using emergency authority to impose the tariffs. [Oregonian 🔒]

Changes to Bottle Bill

Gov. Tina Kotek is poised to approve changes to the historic Bottle Bill that will allow grocery stores to limit hours they accept cans and bottles, even permitting some downtown Portland grocery stores to get rid of redemptions altogether. The Legislation also expands the work of The People’s Depot, a makeshift redemption site under the Morrison Bridge. Open just 2 hours and 15 minutes, Monday to Friday, The People’s Depot already accounts for 6% of redemptions in Portland. [Oregonian 🔒]

A Billionaire for the Blazers?

On this week’s roundup, the Portland Trail Blazers are up for sale. Which sports-loving billionaires might want to buy a basketball team? And what does the sale mean for the city — and for all of us? [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Located on Willamette Greenway Trail (across from 5150 S Landing Dr.), this beaver’s head shows the wear-and-tear of affectionate pets. And it’s always wearing something — for Mardi Gras, Easter, Halloween, or other holidays.

“Someone always decks out the beaver in festive wear every single holiday,” writes reader Janellie Mesa. “Rain or shine, this beaver is a fashionista!”

"It’s always a highlight of my walk,” writes reader Arleen R.

A shoutout to those readers — and the rest of the first 10 with correct responses: Fay W., Olivia, LeaPDX, Ella B., both Elizabeth B.'s, Brian C., and Jenny Taylor.

This week’s scavenger hunt comes from reader Stephan Vertal, who has become a regular contributor to this segment. Thank you!

Where is this sculpture?

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