🌱 Fentanyl Dealer Convicted + Windy And Warm Weather On Its Way

Hello, friends. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Chilly; an afternoon shower. High: 48 Low: 37.
• Friday: Rain and drizzle. High: 45 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. A fentanyl dealer was convicted in three overdoses in Portland. Henry Konah Koffie, known by his dark web moniker NarcoBoss, was found guilty on Tuesday of selling furanylfentanyl powder that led to the death of two men and one near-fatal overdose of a Portland State University student. Koffie faces, at minimum, 20 years in federal prison. (OregonLive)
2. Warmer weather is coming to Portland with some brisk wind gusts. This morning will see a quick increase in temperatures and some windy weather. As winds continue to increase across the region into Friday, snow will melt and residents can expect temperatures to warm throughout the rest of the week. (KOIN.com)
3. Northeast Portland residents stand opposed to turning the abandoned Kmart into a freight warehouse. Resident Breylan Deal-Eriksen started a petition opposing the warehouse project on Feb. 28 and after one week, had nearly 3,000 signatures. The main concerns about the warehouse's location are pollution and safety. (KGW.com)

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Today in and around Portland:

• Take & Make At Tigard Public Library, Tigard (All Day)
• NWDA Planning Committee (Virtual) Hosted By Hillside Neighborhood Association (8:00 AM)
• Amercian Mah Jongg Intermediate Class At Mittleman Jewish Community Center (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• House shopping in the Portland area? Five new open houses were added to this week's and weekend's list, so if you're in the market for a new home in the Portland area, be sure to put them on your calendar. (Portland Patch)
• On Monday, a burglar was shot during a break-in. After an investigation, police determined that the subject who was shot had broken into a local business and a confrontation between the suspect and the owner of the business led to the incident. (Portland Police Bureau via Facebook)
• Congratulations to the Lincoln High School men's basketball team! The team beat Cleveland to advance to the quarterfinals of the boys 6A Basketball State Championship. (Portland Public Schools 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.