🌱 Former Mayor Adams Cleared Of Charges + Portland Bloom Tour

Hey, everybody! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Portland Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Very warm. High: 85 Low: 58.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 85 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Portland today:

1. The former Mayor of Portland, Sam Adams, has been cleared of any unfavorable behavior after an investigation was launched due to alleged sexual misconduct in the workplace. After almost 10 years of employment, Adam's former assistant filed a complaint against him in 2017. Adams was let go soon after due to a growing number of various complaints made by other staff against him. (KGW 8)
2. The Portland Bloom Tour is in full swing downtown! This event is a part walking tour and part art show, featuring 26 large-scale flower installations. A total of 19 local artists and florists participated to create this immersive community experience. (KGW 8)
3. A proposal to impose a new tax on county residents in Portland to fund free lawyers for tenants facing eviction was rejected by voters on Tuesday. The measure aimed to create a less than one percent capital gains tax, but did not sit well with various groups and political leaders who argued for alternative funding sources. This comes after concerns about high taxes in the region and the need to address homelessness. (National Review)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Thursday, May 18

• Filmed By Bike Film Festival - Pre Party At Hollywood Theater (6:00 PM)
• Tom Hanks In Conversation At Keller Auditorium (7:00 PM)

Friday, May 19

• Free Anime And Game Art Expo At Double Tree Hilton (4:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night At Artichoke Music (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, May 20, admission will be free at the Portland Art Museum in celebration of AANHPI Month, honoring Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The advocacy group Oregon Rises Above Hate collaborated with the museum to ensure free entry. (Portland Art Museum via Instagram)
• Get involved in tracking urban wildlife in Portland by joining the Urban Wildlife Information Network's (UWIN) Camera Trap Training and Volunteer Meet-up on May 25. This event offers a training session on deploying camera traps, identifying common species, and an opportunity to explore the project's data, methodology, and future objectives as part of UWIN PDX. (Portland Audubon via Instagram)
• Immerse yourself in nature and find inner peace on May 20 with Andrea Kreiner, a certified nature and forest therapy guide. Take part in a mindful sensory journey at the Portland Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can connect with the healing power of nature. (Portland Audubon via Facebook)
• Creston Park in Southeast Portland could be getting a new skate park! The city agreed that this area was the best considering the large amount of younger people in the area. (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.