🌱 Chick-fil-A Seeks Return To Portland + Republican Lawmakers Protest

Hi all. Michelle Paul here with your fresh copy of the Portland Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Cooler; a p.m. shower. High: 59 Low: 50.
• Friday: A couple of morning showers. High: 55 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Portland today:

1. Chick-fil-A is looking to return to Portland at the current site of The Venue Gentleman's Club. The fast food chain, famous for its fried chicken sandwiches, closed its Lloyd Center location in 2023, which left Portland without a Chick-fil-A franchise. The new location's permit is currently pending and currently does not include plans for a drive-thru. (OregonLive)
2. Oregon Republican lawmakers staged a walk-out protest during Wednesday's floor session. The Senate Republican Office issued a release about the walkout, citing a lack of transparency and accountability for several new bills, and Senate Republicans claim that the bills are against Oregon law and too difficult for most Oregonians to understand. (KOIN.com)
3. Several local meteorologists pointed out a rare cloud formation over the city of Portland yesterday morning. The rare wave-like clouds, called Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds, are considered rarely visible in the Pacific Northwest and form with a series of conditions that are perfect; when they do form, they typically last only minutes. (KOIN.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Thursday, May 4

• Crowded House At Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (8:00 PM)

Friday, May 5

• Portland Cinco De Mayo Fiesta At Tom McCall Waterfront Park (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Portland was recently listed on a list of the best places to travel in the U.S., according to Forbes Magazine. Travel writer and blogger Kay Kingsman of The Awkard Traveller helped the Rose City make the unranked list, citing Portland's reputation as a foodie city with many LGBTQA+ and BIPOC-owned new businesses. (KATU)
• The Portland Audubon needs help deciding on a new name! Take a few minutes to vote for a new name here. (Portland Audubon via Instagram)
• Portland Sunday Parkways is happening this Sunday! Learn more about the route and the entertainment scheduled for each stop here. (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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You're all caught up 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.