🌱 82nd Avenue Of Roses Parade Returns + PGE Clean Energy Project

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Portland and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and warm. High: 81 Low: 50.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 61 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Portland today:

1. The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is making its return today, Apr. 29 for the first time in three years. The 17th annual parade will begin on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Eastport Plaza and will go to Southeast 78th and Yamhill Street. This year's theme is "Roses in the Heart of Portland. (KATU)
2. Portland General Electric has announced that it will be installing the second-largest clean energy storage project in the United States, which will reduce the need to use power plants that burn fossil fuels. The battery storage installation will generate around 400 MW of power. The largest standalone clean energy project in the U.S. is in Vistra Moss Landing in California, which generates around 400 MW and is expected to add another 350 MW soon. (Fox 12 Oregon)
3. The FBI announced that it is offering a $25,000 award for any information or tips that will lead them towards arresting a suspect in a shooting that killed 25-year-old Portland mother Adau Duop. Duop was killed on Feb. 20, 2022, when a car pulled up to her family car and fired on her, along with her fiance and her 1-year-old and five-year-old children who were all injured but survived. The FBI and Portland police are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Portland FBI office at (503) 224-4181 or online at tips.fbi.gov. (OregonLive)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Saturday, April 29

• PSU Farmers Market At Shemanski Park (8:30 AM)
• Small Batch Trivia From Geeks Who Drink At Saint Pizza Lounge (8:00 PM)

Sunday, April 30

• Open Play Mah Jongg At Mittleman Jewish Community Center (12:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At The Twilight Room (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out this list of eight events happening in the Portland area on Apr. 29 and 30. (KGW.com)
• Pull on your running or walking shoes! Don't miss Portland Parks and Recreation's 5K Run for the Fun of It race series beginning on Sunday, May 7 at Fernhill Park! Learn more or register here. (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Join the Portland Parks Foundation as they celebrate and socialize with community builders, volunteers, and advocates who are out to make a difference in Portland’s parks! The Friends & Allies Spring Summit will be on Thursday, May 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Laurelhurst Club. (Portland Parks Foundation via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.