City Cast Portland
💰 Why Portland City Hall keeps finding $$
February 10, 2026 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning! Red yarn is currently in short supply around Portland. It’s a sign that local knitters are eager to do their part in protesting immigration crackdowns. Here’s why:
Minnesotan Paul Neary, who works at Minneapolis’s Needle & Skein yarn shop, created a pattern that’s a red “Melt the ICE Hat.” It’s based on a Norwegian Santa hat from 1940s protests against Nazi occupation. And it’s gone viral. Proceeds from the sale of the $5 pattern go to support immigrants.
What's DC Talking About
Trump Insults Olympian With Local Ties
Not so long ago it would have been unthinkable for an American president to publicly insult an Olympic athlete. But here we are. Prompted by a question about representing the U.S. during the Trump administration, freestyle skier Hunter Hess (who grew up in Bend and now lives in Salt Lake City) said at a press conference: “There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren’t.” President Donald Trump responded by calling him “a real Loser” on Sunday morning. [Oregonian]
Unemployment Up, Job Openings Down
The number of job openings in Oregon hit a five-year low last month. And the state’s unemployment rate hit 5.2% — the highest since the pandemic, with one job opening for every two people on unemployment. It’s a discouraging economic indicator. [Oregonian]
The Neighborhood Bars That Make Portland What It Is
This city has no shortage of award-winning cocktail lounges and dive bars, but there's still something extra special about a neighborhood bar. They're your community hub, therapist office, and place to make friends: they're an essential piece of our city's cultural fabric. These are some of our favorites:
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What To Do
Tuesday, Feb. 10
- 📚 Silent Reading Party | Bold Coffee & Books (Goose Hollow)
- 🐖 Peppa Pig’s My First Concert | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Downtown)
- 👠 BURLYNOMICON | The Coffin Club (Buckman)
- 🎸 Hayes Carll | Aladdin Theater
- 🍽️ Girl Dinner through Feb. 14 | Meadowrue
Wednesday, Feb. 11
- 💃 Portland ValenTango through Feb. 17 | DoubleTree (Lloyd District)
- 😆 Comedy for Peace | The Reser (Beaverton)
- 🎵 Del Water Gap | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
- 🎣 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show through Feb. 15 | Expo Center (Kenton)
💚 Our trees, covered in the furry green of moss and lichen, are my favorite features of the Pacific Northwest landscape. So naturally, I’m into Moss Appreciation Week. The Portland Japanese Garden is observing this week with a special moss display (free with admission). And Lewis & Clark College has a series of events, including a moss petting zoo.
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