Kristof Vows Challenge + COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket + Kotek Leaving

Happy Friday, Gresham! Here's everything going on in Gresham today.

First, today's weather:

Rain, windy, then a shower. High: 48 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories today in Gresham:

1. Oregon COVID-19 Numbers Keep Rising Dramatically (Patch).
2. Nick Kristof Challenging Ballot Eligibility Ruling (Patch)
3. Landslide Closes I-84, ODOT Warns Conditions 'Still Unsettled' (Gresham Patch)
4. Tina Kotek Leaving Legislature To Focus On Governor Run (Patch)
5. Arson Arrest In Weil Arcade Building Fire (Patch)
6. Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross (Gresham Patch)
7. Gresham Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Gresham Patch)
8. Weekend High School Sports Schedule For Gresham Area (Gresham Patch)

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Today in Gresham:

• Friday AM "In-person" - Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center (7:20 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting - Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• City of Gresham: "Start stretching and dig out those running shoes - the 4th annual Gresham Lilac Run presented by @UnitusCCU is back! Join us May 7th for a scenic 5K, 10K, and half marathon. This year all proceeds go to our newest partner, @GirlsOnThe..." (Instagram)
• City of Gresham - Government: "Start stretching and dig out those running shoes - the 4th annual Gresham Lilac Run presented by Unitus Community Credit Union is back! Join us May 7th for a scenic 5K, 10K, and half marathon. This year all proceeds go to our newest part..." (Facebook)
• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "Due to a situation beyond anyone's control the Friday AM on 1/7/22 will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for our posts on upcoming events." (Facebook)

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— Colin Miner

About me: I've been at Patch for almost 6 years after a career that had stops at The New York Times, Oregonian, Washington Post, as well as KATU, KOIN, and KGW. For the past three years I've been Patch's Manager News and Content Partnerships as well as a National Writer.