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June 26, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning, Portland! If you’re looking to eat well at vegan restaurants — or bring meat lovers and vegans together for a meal — Portland offers plenty of great spots 🎧
🍽️ Among the places to check out are:
What's CITY Talking About?
New Shelter Controversy
The city is planning to open its largest overnight shelter to date in the Pearl District, which has some neighbors up-in-arms. The shelter will include beds for 200 and is part of the mayor’s pledge to provide a shelter bed for everyone on the streets. [Oregonian 🔒]
1st Measles Case
While there’s been a deadly measles outbreak in the Southwest this year, Oregon only now recorded its first measles case of 2025. An unvaccinated adult appears to have contracted the case during international travel. [OPB]
Lawmakers Approve Less Affordable Housing Funding
In her budget proposal, Gov. Tina Kotek asked for $700 million for creating affordable housing, but facing a declining revenue forecast, lawmakers are poised to give the governor just two-thirds of what she requested. That’s a setback for the governor’s priority issue of addressing the state’s housing shortage. [Oregonian]
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How Well Do You Know Portland’s Summer?
Summer is Portland's peak season for biking, hiking, and going to the farmers market, among countless other outdoor joys. How well do you know your summer trivia?
First question links to the quiz. Answers are at the end of the quiz.
Which months get the least rain in Portland? (From driest to rainiest)
Neighborhood Shoutouts
Each week, we’re hearing about favorite local spots and organizations from City Cast Portland Neighbors. It’s a new member benefit, but it’s also a great way to get to know our city:
- Giant Space Hamster Games | Overlook | “I wanted to shout out a new queer-owned board game store called Giant Space Hamster Games, [which had its grand opening May 30].” — Nate E.
- Dingo's | Montavilla | “Dingo's is an Australian sports pub at 8826 SE Stark making a go of becoming the 'local' for Montavillians east of 82nd.” — Jacob L.
- Beaumont Wilshire Hardware | Beaumont Wilshire | "Shoutout to Beaumont Wilshire Hardware, a local business that has served NE Portland since the 1950s." — Mark M.
Become a City Cast Portland Neighbor today to share your own shoutout in this newsletter and on the podcast!
What To Do
Thursday, June 26
- 🍅 Cully Farmers Market | Cully neighborhood
- 🚶 Last Thursday on Alberta | Alberta Arts District
- 🥁 Barenaked Ladies with Guster and Fastball | McMenamins Edgefield (Troutdale)
- 🌮 Portland Mercury Nacho Week | various locations
- 🍿 Wild & Scenic Film Festival | Hollywood Theatre (Hollywood)
- 🎬 Love Lies Bleeding | Clinton Street Theater (Hosford-Abernethy)
Friday, June 27
- 🔬 2025 Invent Oregon Finals | University of Portland (University Park neighborhood)
- 🌮 Portland Mercury Nacho Week | various locations
- 🤣 Kickstand Comedy in the Park | Laurelhurst Park
- 🎙️ Trouble Man: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye | Alberta Abbey
- 🤘🏽 Tash Sultana with Lime Cordiale | McMenamins Edgefield (Troutdale)
- 🎸 HOMIE FEST VI | Swan Dive (Buckman)
- 🧑🎤 Frequency Fest Bandapalooza | Barrel Room (Old Town)
💃 Latin dance group Queer Baile has a growing following. The group upends traditional gender dance roles, welcoming all and allowing either partner to lead. The group recently moved its monthly dances to the White Owl Social Club in Buckman to accommodate the crowds — of around 100. The next dance is Wednesday, July 16.
If you’re looking to find your place in the Portland dance community, there are a lot of options 🎧
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