A ruling on Portland troop deployments could come today

Next Up on Troop Deployments

On the Friday news roundup, there’s yet another hearing today on the troop deployment case. The local judge who initially blocked President Trump’s troop deployment will weigh whether to reverse her ruling barring other states’ National Guard from deploying to Oregon — given an appeals court decision allowing the Oregon Guard to deploy. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut could decide as soon as at today’s hearing. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Food Banks May Be Seeing a New Surge

One in six Oregonians receives food stamp benefits, and could be affected by the pause on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that will start Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. More people will be relying on help from food banks, which have already been seeing a rise in people seeking assistance. [OPB]

Congress To Investigate ICE Arrest of American in Portland

More than 170 American citizens across the country have faced immigration arrests. Congressional Democrats are now investigating them, including the alleged arrest of a Milwaukie man at his North Portland job site on Oct. 2. [OPB]

Last week’s mural is an advertisement for a relatively new store on Northeast Martin Luther King Boulevard: Hisss: The Reptile Shop. (Yes, the third “s” is really part of their name.)

“The mural was created by artist Hannah Webb in celebration of the grand opening in August 2025,” writes reader Heidi F.

“I don’t know anything about the animal on the wall, but I do know that the shop has an in-house tortoise that just wanders around,” wrote reader Asher. “She’s a cutie.”

“They sell reptiles and supplies, and take surrendered animals,” adds reader Lisa Weisman.

“I haven't been inside but I should. I own a 6-foot boa, and reptiles are kinda my area of interest,” writes reader Artemisia L.A.

A shoutout to those readers as well as Marcos O., Rosanne Marmor, and Ryan Floyd, who also identified the location.

🐍 In a city known for its goat yoga events, the shop also has yoga with snakes — tomorrow.

This week’s scavenger hunt is from reader Abagail Clark:

Where have you seen this mural?

Please click here to send me the location — and, for unofficial bonus points, anything you know about it.

If you’re new to the newsletter, there’s a scavenger hunt (almost) every Friday. In next week’s newsletter, I’ll shout out the first 10 readers who respond correctly and reveal the answer.

📸 Want to submit a photo? Please email me a snapshot of somewhere in the Portland metro area, and we’ll consider it for an upcoming “Where Is It?” segment!

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:

• Sew Susty | Downtown | “My partner took three sewing classes with Ruby, and now she’s hemming, fixing clothes, and dreaming up fun ways to use her new sewing skills! Her puns will leave you in stitches!” — Riley G.
• Nepali Kitchen | Rose City Park | “A secret garden in plain sight with Buddhist prayer flags, the gurgle of water, individual eating huts or benches to eat outside. Mom-and-pop to the max. To eat here is to be in another world. The best chai in town. Lovely momos. Keema. All their food is hot and delicious, and the owner, his smile is medicine, a tonic for the soul, an uplift for more than your tastebuds.” — Sandra C.
• Green Drop Garage | multiple locations |

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