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PCC Strike Ends

The first ever strike at Portland Community College has ended after three weeks. Classes are expected to resume on Monday, a week after the scheduled end of spring break. The faculty union reached a deal, though it still needs to be ratified by its 1,600 members. The union representing staff settled earlier. [Oregonian]

Portland’s James Beard Finalists

The James Beard awards, nicknamed the “Oscars of the Food World,” are a big deal for Portland bars and restaurants. This year our city has three nominations — a relatively small number, given Portland’s record of punching above its weight for these culinary honors. [Oregonian]

• The 3 finalists: Scotch Lodge for Outstanding Bar, as well as Thomas Pisha-Duffly of Gado Gado and Ryan Roadhouse of Nodoguro for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific.

Blazers Sale Goes Through

The NBA has approved the widely anticipated sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to the group led by billionaire Tom Dundon — for a reported $4.25 billion. It’s the first time the team has changed hands since the late Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen bought the team back in 1988. The proceeds, according to his will, will go to philanthropy. [OPB]