🚌 The future of a dangerous, busy Portland street

This Year’s Snowpack Is Hopeless

At the beginning of winter, meteorologists still predicted that this year had a shot at being a snowy one. But now we have a record-breaking snow drought across the state, and meteorologists now say it’s highly unlikely we’ll make up for it during the rest of winter. Now they’re warning that we could see a longer wildfire season. [OPB]

Superstar Joins ‘Save the Lloyd Center Ice Rink’ Effort

Olympic gold medalist Ilia Malinin — known as the Quad God for successfully landing the first quad Axel in a 2022 competition — joined the effort to save the Lloyd Center’s ice rink, sharing an Instagram story from the Save the Lloyd Center Ice Rink Coalition and a link to their petition. Skaters, young to old, who train at Portland’s one year-round indoor ice rink are seeking City Hall’s help preserving the rink. [Oregonian]

The Future of 82nd Avenue

It’s a dangerous street — with the city's busiest bus route and the most delays — and it’s finally being considered for a major overhaul: 82nd Avenue, a former state highway, is becoming more a part of the city. But there are still major decisions to be made including on whether to have a dedicated bus lane (a TriMet committee will announce their recommendation soon) that’s put transit advocates and neighborhood businesses at odds. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Last week’s scavenger hunt was for this bike rack in Tualatin's Pirate Park. It proved to be a challenging one for our readers — no one got it.

This week’s scavenger hunt comes from regular photography contributor, Mark E. McClure. It also might be a challenge, but it’s an intriguing photo too:

Do you know where it is?

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

If you’re new to the newsletter, there’s a scavenger hunt on Fridays. 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 include favorite local spots and organizations picked by City Cast Portland Neighbors. It’s a member benefit, but it’s also a great way to get to know our city:

• 🏮📚 Rose City Reads Media Flash Sale | Feb. 13 - 14 | Hazelwood | “Rose City Reads, run by Friends of the Mult. Co. Library, is having a media flash sale. CD, DVDs, records, & sheet music will all be $1 or less. Proceeds go to supporting library programming.”— Mary W.
• 📿 Portland Mardi Gras | Feb. 14 & 17 | “Portland HAS a Mardi Gras! The ball is on Feb. 14 at the Wonder Ballroom and the nighttime lighted parade is on Feb. 17 on North Mississippi Ave. at 7 p.m. Ball tickets are available; the theme is 'Sea of Love!'" — Miriana C.
• 🍞 Jefferson High School Free Food Market | Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. | “Free for all neighbors and community members (students and staff have their own private market). This is for the broader community. At the Kirby entrance to the south field. Delicious fresh food including fruits and veggies, bread and pastries, and shelf-stable goods. Plus some personal care items as well as some clothing and shoes. Volunteers welcome too! Come as early as 11:30 a.m. to help set up the market.”— Monika P.

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