
City Cast Portland
✈️ The best PDX hacks
April 3, 2026 · — Frankie Barnhill
✈️ Happy Friday, Portland! Frankie Barnhill here, filling in again for Rachel Monahan. There are so many things to love about Portland International Airport, which explains why the Washington Post says it’s the best airport in the country. So today on City Cast Portland, we’re resharing our favorite tips and tricks to make your next PDX experience even better.

What's CITY Talking About
Nike’s Very Bad Day On Wall Street
Shareholders experienced the second-worst day in the company’s public trading history as the stock dipped by 15%. Despite the selloff, executives continue to tout the retail giant’s turnaround plan — which CEO Elliott Hill admits is taking longer than hoped. The dip came after another weak sales report in the Chinese market. [Oregonian]
Blazers Fined $100K
The NBA levied a six-figure fine on the Portland Trail Blazers for contacting rookie Yang Hansen before he was eligible for the draft. Hansen was drafted in 2025, but the Blazers reached out to him in 2023. The association also suspended assistant general managers Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva for two weeks. [KGW]
East Portland’s Food Desert Grows
Grocery stores are already hard to come by on the east side, and the problem is about to get worse. The lease for the California-based Grocery Outlet in the Parkrose neighborhood ends this summer. This comes months after the Parkrose location owner warned city leaders he might need to close because of persistent public safety issues. Fred Meyer closed its Gateway Shopping Center location last fall. [Oregonian]
Another Measles Exposure Case
Health officials are warning about another confirmed case of measles in Multnomah County. A patient who visited the Providence Portland Medical Center on Northeast Glisan Street on the evening of March 30 may have exposed others in the waiting room. Across the state, there have been at least 11 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus this year (so far). [OPB]
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Where Is It?

This mural, by artist Joshua Lawyer, is in Tigard.
It’s located on Southwest Tigard Street under the 99W overpass along Tigard’s Heritage Trail — there’s a bunch of art to see there.
Shoutout to readers Emily Pierce, Mari., and Billie Wright for identifying the location.
This week’s scavenger hunt comes from photographer Mark E. McClure:

Do you know this mural?
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 every Friday. In next week’s newsletter, I’ll reveal the answer and shout out the first 10 readers who respond correctly.
📸 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!

What To Do
Friday, April 3
- 💟 Theater Lovers' Bash | Portland Center Stage at The Armory (Pearl District)
- 🧙 Networking for Witches & Creatives | SE 11th Ave. (Hosford-Abernethy)
- 🎸 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band | Moda Center
- 😆 Father's Favorites Comedy Showcase | My Father's Place (Buckman)
- 😎 Distillery Tour & Tasting | Freeland Spirits (Northwest District)
- 🎵 Mess/Ultra Sect/First Attack/Weekend Kids | Twilight Bar & Cafe (Buckman)
- 🎤 Aaron Crawford | Ponderosa Lounge & Grill (East Columbia)
Saturday, April 4
- 🎼 Candlelight: The Best of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole | World Forestry Center (Washington Park)
- 🐥 Easter Candy & Wine Pairing | Hip Chicks Do Wine (Reed)
- 🎇 Holi Festival of Colors | Pioneer Courthouse Square (Downtown)
- 🧘 Yoga on the Patio | Café UNITED (Old Town)
- 😮💨 Beyond Fight or Flight: The How + Why of Nervous System Regulation | Breathing Room Yoga + Wellness Studio (Hillsboro)
- 🦖 Godzilla vs. Portland (meet the writers and artists) | Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts (Downtown)
- 🌸 Trillium Festival | Tryon Creek State Natural Area
- 🏛️ District 4 Budget Open House | Portland Building (Downtown)
Sunday, April 5
- 👗 Textile Hive Tour | Textile Hive Living Archive Space (Pearl District)
- 😮💨 Reducing Overwhelm Workshop | Portland Art Museum
- 🎇 Holi Festival of Colors | Pioneer Courthouse Square (Downtown)
- 🎤 Raegan Leilani | Artichoke Community Music (Hosford-Abernethy)
- 🪇 Sunday Salsa with Son De Cuba | Alberta Abbey (King)
- 🎬 Pee-wee's Most Favoritest Films: Female Trouble | Portland Art Museum
🛍️ One more thing: As the Lloyd Center prepares to close, you might be wondering what will happen to local businesses in the mall. The Oregonian called up shops to find out, including Floating World Comics and Lego store Brickdiculous — who are both planning moves to Pioneer Place. And nonprofit Secondhand Pet Supply is already opening its new Northeast location Saturday. Happy shopping!
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