❄️ Test your knowledge of snow in Portland

Gas Tax Referendum

On Monday, a bill to move the gas tax referendum to the May ballot passed the State Senate after days of delay. In the House, Republicans walked out to prevent a vote. [Oregon Capital Chronicle]

Investigating Federal Agents’ Use of Force

As part of a potential criminal investigation, state officials are asking a federal judge to let them use confidential documents and videos that were obtained during their case to block the deployment of National Guard troops. The federal government opposes the request, though Judge Karin J. Immergut has asked Oregon officials and the Trump administration to work out their differences on their own — or file further motions later this month. [Oregonian]

City Council Plans Fewer Meetings

City Council has reorganized after the first year under the new form of government. Specifically, they’ve reduced the number of committees from eight to five. The most notable change involves getting rid of a dedicated Climate Committee, which focused on issues that had previously received little attention. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Even as we’ve just gone through multiple days of rain, it’s hard to forget how mild (and sunny) this winter has been. It feels like time to give up on snow this year, though anything is possible. Test your knowledge of Portland winter snowfall.

First question links to a longer quiz. And answers appear after each question, so you can learn as you go.