🌱 3 Shootings Across The Metro Area + Teen Wishes To Be Top Scientist

Hi there, Portland! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 92 Low: 59.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. Wednesday morning, Portland's Police Bureau responded to three shootings across the metro, with two victims dead. At 12:48 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at the 4400 block of Northeast 131st Place, where one person was found dead. Hours later, officers were called to another shooting in the 8400 block of North Exeter Avenue, where another man was found dead before they responded to a third shooting in the 6400 block of NE Lombard Street. (KPTV)
2. Portland teenager Anisha Dhoot wants to save the planet as she competes in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. At 14 years old, she is one of 10 finalists in the U.S. and will present her project in October. Hosted in Minneapolis, the competition will take place from Oct. 9-10 and the winner will receive $25,000, a unique destination trip, and the title of America’s Top Young Scientist. (KXL)
3. A fire destroyed a Northeast Portland building caused by fireworks being thrown into the building. According to Portland Fire & Rescue, the building caught fire just after midnight when crews responded. When they finally got the fire under control, the building was destroyed. (KOIN)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Thursday, July 6

• College Night At Native American Youth and Family Center (3:30 PM)
• Cully Farmers Market At Native American Youth and Family Center (4:00 PM)

Friday, July 7

• Afrobeats Meets Latin Music At Trio Lounge (10:00 PM)
• Comedy Night At McMenamins Al's Den (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• East Portland's Summer Arts Festival returns for a second year to celebrate Black excellence this year. Taking place this Saturday and Sunday at Ventura Park, guests can expect multicultural music, dance performances, all-ages arts, and live karaoke. (KPTV)
• Want some summer fun? Visit one of the splash pads in Portland's parks and interactive fountains. (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• An armed robbery suspect got more than he bargained for when he tried to rob a convenience store. The original call claimed that the clerk and customers were fighting in the store and a shot was fired. (Portland Tribune via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.