🌱 Initiative To Curb Gun Violence + Nonprofits Improve Food Access

Hey, Portland! Michelle Paul here with your fresh copy of the Portland Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 50.
• Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler announced earlier this week that the city will be partnering with the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform in an effort to curb an increase in gun violence this summer. The new program focuses on unifying the community, law enforcement, and other government partners to ensure the city remains as safe as possible. It will offer services like relocating people to safer locations, opportunities to complete a diploma, and help finding permanent employment for those in areas most affected by gun violence. (KPTV)
2. Two local nonprofit organizations announced they will be partnering in order to provide more food accessibility for individuals in low-income families. Outgrowing Hunger is an organization that focuses on buying land within the Portland area to give families and local farmers the opportunity to grow produce as needed, but land for these community gardens is becoming more and more expensive. By partnering with Rockwood Community Development, the organization is hoping that it will help alleviate some of the costs and help secure more federal funding. (KGW.com)
3. Due to an increase in burglaries, a long-standing record store in Portland has shut down one of its two locations. Exiled Records, the locally-owned business, shared via social media that it will be closing its relatively newer location in Southeast Hawthorne. The owner is devastated to be closing down such a beloved store but encourages avid listeners to stop at the other location for exclusives on new vinyls, CDs, and tapes. (KOIN)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Saturday, June 3

• Portland's Funniest: Preliminary Round at Helium Comedy Club (3:00 PM)

Sunday, June 4

• School Of Rock Presents Funk At McMenamins Mission Theater (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In honor of Pride Month, Wild Child Pizza in Portland recently introduced its brand new rainbow-inspired pie. Each of these pies is made with delicious ingredients including pepperoni, butternut squash, peppers, Blue Majik pineapple, and purple onions. A portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Q Center to help them continue their work serving the LGBTQIA+ community. (Portland via Instagram)
• Portland Beer Week is officially returning for 10 full days to celebrate the city's craft beer culture from Friday, Jun. 16 to Sunday, Jun. 25. The festival will feature a variety of events city-wide and showcase local beers through tastings, food pairings, collaborations, and educational opportunities. For more information on how to attend, visit here. (Eater - Portland, OR)
• According to the National Weather Service, the entire weekend is expected to see sunny skies and temperatures in the high 70s. However, temperatures should drop slightly by the beginning of next week, but conditions will remain dry as the city heads into fire season. (OregonLive.com)

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You're all caught up for today! See you 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.