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The Salvation Army permanently closed the 200-bed Northrup Street shelter in Northwest Portland's Pearl District after one year of operation. The city cut shelter funding to close a budget shortfall, and the site had been Portland's largest overnight shelter. The closure removes 200 overnight shelter beds from the city's supply.
OPB · Sep 18, 2026The Portland City Council advanced an ordinance making personal psychedelic use a low priority for law enforcement. A final council vote is scheduled for September 30, and the measure would create a Psychedelics Advisory Commission. The commission would focus on harm reduction and education, so the vote may shape local drug policy.
KPTV · Sep 24, 2026Portland City Council unanimously approved a resolution on redeveloping city-owned land around the Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The resolution covers ten parcels and directs the city to negotiate with a development partner, likely Albina Vision Trust. The talks will influence what is built on public land in the area.
OPB · Sep 3, 2026U.S. Marshals shot and killed a police dog named Kylo during an attempted arrest near a southeast Portland hotel. The German shepherd was on the last scheduled day before retirement, and the arrest involved a murder suspect. The death ended the dog's police career on the day retirement was due to begin.
KPTV · Sep 24, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Rian Dundon's new collection, Streamers, will show at Franklin Foto. The work examines the blurred line between professional journalism and activist observation, particularly concerning protests. Dundon notes this culture is pervasive as people mediate the world through screens.
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City Employees can access the Nike Company Store located at 3485 SW Knowlton Road, Beaverton, OR 97005. This one-time access is available from Saturday, October 10 through Sunday, November 8. Employees must provide their Employee ID/Badge and a government-issued ID for entry.
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Bring! Treats for Dogs, Portland’s first dog-treat food truck, now operates a downtown storefront. Founder Kristen Martin created the treats after her Great Pyrenees, Moxie, had stomach issues with other pet foods. The menu features gluten-free, meat-free options made with human-grade ingredients.
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Fall has arrived in Portland, offering several local pumpkin patches for seasonal fun. Locations like Bella Organic Farm & Winery and The Pumpkin Patch feature corn mazes, hayrides, and more activities. Other spots include Topaz Farm and Plumper Farms.
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Upcoming events in Portland include the Swan Island Dahlia Festival's last day, a Sebé Kan performance at Newmark Theatre, and the screening of 'Black Zombie' at Tomorrow Theater. Other activities feature a standup showcase at Funhouse Lounge and craft fairs at SymbiOp Garden Shop.
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Portland police confirmed that police gunfire mortally wounded dog Kylo during a confrontation last week in southeast Portland. The bureau identified the man killed in the shooting as Eddie Brandon Todd Campbell, 39. Detectives found Campbell after responding to a welfare check at a home near Southeast Market Street and Southeast 182nd Avenue.
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Portland restaurant owner Monique Siu is retiring at 74 and will close her wine-focused bistro, OK Omens, on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. The closure marks the end of a chapter that began with Castagna and Café Castagna. OK Omens will serve its final day on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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A Portland police K-9 named Kylo was reportedly struck by gunfire from his own colleagues during an arrest attempt in Gresham. Authorities stated that Kylo, who served for nearly seven years, was taken to a veterinary hospital where he was ultimately euthanized. The incident followed an investigation into the killing of Jeff Thompson.
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A planned downtown candidate forum was abandoned after the Pearl District was forced to withdraw due to legal requirements. The association found it could not host the event without violating laws regarding inviting all candidates for the City Council district. This impacts an event scheduled for next week.
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A local piece addressed to the 'Mushroom Taffy Man' expresses adoration for his delicious goods, noting how they brighten shows and family time. The anonymous writer laments his sudden disappearance, suggesting demand might be too high for his kitchen.
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Dignity Village is a tiny homes encampment in Portland that has operated for 25 years as an autonomous zone experiment. It offers a model of collective self-empowerment, requiring residents to contribute work hours and resolve disputes through an elected council. Advocates view it as a peer-based solution amid the homelessness crisis.
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Portland is considering a new method to boost affordable housing within the city. A task force, formed last year by the city council, aims to explore creating permanent, mixed-income housing options. Recommendations include partnering with other housing organizations and establishing an ongoing social housing program.
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