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💰 How much of Oregon’s $1.4B kicker will you get?
November 10, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning, Portland! The state has confirmed there’s a more than $1.41 billion budget surplus in the 2023-2025 biennium, meaning taxpayers will get a refund this coming year.
How much will you receive? The state has a kicker calculator to give you a personalized answer. (You’ll need your 2024 tax returns handy.)
What's CITY Talking About
Food Benefits Paid
After a federal court order, Oregonians received their November SNAP funds on Friday. That’s nearly a week after the Trump administration cut off the food assistance during the government shutdown. [OPB]
- Related: On Sunday evening, the U.S. Senate voted to end the shutdown — in a compromise that includes funding SNAP through the end of the next fiscal year. [USA Today]
Federal Judge Rules Against Troop Deployment
President Trump “did not have a lawful basis” for sending troops to Portland — a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. Judge Karin Immergut, who previously blocked the deployments on a temporary basis, has now issued a permanent order barring the President from sending the National Guard from any state. The Trump administration will appeal. [Oregonian]
- Related: Read the 106-page opinion.
Which PPS Schools Will Be Earthquake-Ready?
The school district has announced a new proposal for which schools will receive seismic upgrades first — using a formula that focuses on the current safety hazards at buildings. Rose City Park and Beverly Cleary would receive “comprehensive campus retrofits” under the current school bond if this approach is adopted. Seven other schools would receive “targeted retrofits.” [Oregonian]
A Tour of the Portland State Farmers Market
Portland’s largest farmers market is open year-round each Saturday. There are stands popping up right now that are open just for fall and winter. Here’s a tour of the PSU Farmers Market with writer, educator, chef, and “Food Friends” podcast host Sonya Sanford. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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What To Do
Monday, Nov. 10
- 📖 Travis Baldree: Brigands & Breadknives | Powell’s Books (Pearl District)
- 😂 Teacher Show: Comedy from the Classroom | Revolution Hall (Buckman)
- 🎶 bar italia | Aladdin Theater
- 👣 Forest Pub: Sasquatch: Indigenous Perspectives | Mission Theater (Northwest District)
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Today on City Cast Portland
Where To Find Pickle Ranch Biscuits, Pink Cabbage, the Best Cup of Coffee, and Other Seasonal Goods
At the Portland State University Farmers Market, you can stock up on groceries, find gifts for the holidays, or simply enjoy a Saturday morning outing. And right now some stands that are open only for the fall and winter are popping up with some seasonal goodness. Food writer, educator, chef, and “Food Friends” podcast host Sonya Sanford offers a tour of Portland’s largest, year-round farmers market.
It is my favorite cup of coffee in Portland, and you can really only get it at the farmer’s market.
⭐ Moment of gratitude: I’ve been enjoying escaping into fantasy and science fiction books this year. Among my favorites is Travis Baldree’s “Legends and Lattes” — a warm hug of a fantasy novel, as a friend calls it. Baldree’s out with a new book, “Brigands & Breadknives,” and appearing at Powell’s tonight.
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