🌱 Cheer Program Paused At PSU + Local Chef Competes On Food Network

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• Thursday: Clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 56.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy. High: 78 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. Portland State University (PSU) announced they will be "pausing" their cheer program, and current members of the team said they feel blindsided by this decision. Team members claim they have tried to discuss the matter with the school's faculty numerous times, but their requests for a meeting have continued to be ignored. For many athletes on the team, joining the Viking cheer program was a major reason why they chose to attend PSU in the first place. (KPTV)
2. On Tuesday, Jun. 6, a crash at the intersection of N. Fremont Street and North Williams Avenue left one dead and another seriously injured. The crash reportedly happened around 7:40 p.m., and when officers arrived on the scene, one driver was pronounced dead and the other was rushed by an ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. According to Portland police, the vehicles collided nearly head-on and it appeared one of them hit a light pole. (KOIN)
3. Portland-based Chef Jasmyne Romero-Clark had the opportunity to join Season 2 of the Food Network's hit series "Beachside Brawl." The show follows two chefs from the East and West coasts as they compete with their teams to see which side of the country has the best culinary instincts. Romero-Clark will be a part of well-known Chef Brian Malarkey's team and said this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and would do it all over again if she could. (OregonLive.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Thursday, June 8

• Portland Horror Film Festival At Hollywood Theater (6:30 PM)

Friday, June 9

• Portland IPA Fest At Pine Street Market (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to get in some exercise this weekend? On Sunday, Jun. 11, Portland Parks and Recreation will be hosting a family-friendly 5K for fun at Lents Park. Runners of all ages are welcome to participate, so register here if you're interested in attending the event. (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• The Portland Expo is gearing up to host an invitational rodeo on Saturday, Jun. 17 that helps to support Black Western athletes. The event will gather top competitors from all over the country and focus on educating attendees about the cultural heritage of Black cowboys and cowgirls. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. (Portland Expo Center via Facebook)
• Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with Portland by eating at a variety of local businesses that are offering different specials in honor of Pride Month! Local restaurants and cafés like Wild Child Pizza, Freeland Spirits, Soro Soro Cafe & Dessert, and Redwood are offering colorful new menu items that community members can enjoy all month long. (Travel Portland via Instagram)

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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.