⁉️ Are you a real Portlander?

14-Year-Olds Can E-Bike Now

Oregon legislators lowered the age for legally riding an e-bike. Fourteen-year-olds will now be able to ride class 1 e-bikes, the kind that hit a maximum speed of 20 mph. Previously, it was only legal for Oregonians who were 16. [Willamette Week]

A First Strike at PCC

Hundreds of Portland Community College faculty and staff walked off the job yesterday. PCC’s Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals represents about 1,600 members; PCC’s Federation of Classified Employees has 600 support workers as members. Both are demanding a wage increase to keep up with inflation. It’s the first time either union has gone on strike at any PCC campus. [OPB]

5 to 10 Portland Schools Will Close

Portland Public Schools will close five to 10 schools before the fall of 2027, Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong said this week. The decision comes as the district faces declining enrollment, particularly in elementary schools, as well as a $50 million budget shortfall for next school year. [Willamette Week]

• Related: In case you missed it, Oregonian reporter Julia Silverman explained the district’s current $10 million shortfall — and the likely cuts. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

You can tell whether you’re a real Portland resident by how you pronounce local names.

Or can you? Today’s quiz tests your Portland street cred — pun intended.

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

🙌 A big shoutout to reader Harvey Kline, who inspired today’s questions by sending me a copy of his book “The ABC’s of Portland’s Alphabet and Pearl Districts.” Thank you again, Harvey —I hope you enjoy how I’m (finally) putting it to good use for all the newsletter readers.