👂 Why drones are blasting AC/DC at Oregon wolves

Unpleasant Noise, Instead of Shooting Wolves

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is blasting AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” from drones to scare wolves away from cattle in Southern Oregon as well as California. They’re also playing the sound of Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver’s argument in the Oscar-nominated movie “Marriage Story.” [Oregonian]

• 📲 Your turn: Do you have a favorite song or least favorite noise that wolves would just hate? We’re asking for your ideas for a USDA playlist. We’ll share your responses in the newsletter.

Shelter Bed Updates

Mayor Keith Wilson’s ambitious plan will add 1,500 shelter beds, but neighborhoods will feel the impact, acknowledges Brandy Westerman, Portland's Emergency Humanitarian Operations director, who oversees all the city’s shelter programs. She shares what you can expect if a new overnight shelter opens in your neighborhood — including the city's careful attention to trash pickup, graffiti removal, and sidewalk cleaning. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Good journalism provides a window into learning about the larger context. Here are a few facts from recent news stories that explain what’s going on behind the news. How closely were you reading?

Each week, we’re hearing about favorite local spots and organizations from City Cast Portland Neighbors. It’s a member benefit, but it’s also a great way to get to know our city. Today we have some food-and-drink-related shoutouts:

• Cultivate Initiatives | “Cultivate Initiatives is doing amazing transformational work supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness in East Portland!” — Emily H.
• Psanctum | “Currently located in the Brooklyn neighborhood, Psanctum is a nonprofit psychedelics research, education, and harm reduction organization that lifts the community. In addition to psychedelic education, research, and harm reduction, the nonprofit maintains a library and thrift store. They also host events, which include a free open-mic night every Monday and various mutual aid and educational series.” — Dandylion
• Portland Revels | “Portland Revels puts on a unique and different-every-year performance during the holiday season. Auditions for the community chorus are open to adults and children.” — Anne C.

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