🌱 JASO Welcomes Hina Sugita + MAX Red Line To Close Soon

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Portland Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 57.
• Friday: Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. The Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO) has been helping new Portland Thorns player Hina Sugita adjust to life in the United States. Since signing with the Thorns, Sugita has been closely tied to the JASO non-profit, which has helped smooth the transfer of her career to the United States with translators and English language tutors, as well as by connecting her to authentic Japanese food and setting up hiking trips. JASO even collaborated with other Japanese groups around the city to create a section to cheer for Sugita, selling over 700 tickets total in the three games they've gone to in the past season and a half. (KOIN.com)
2. As the A Better Red MAX Extension and Reliability Improvements Project nears completion, its final stages will see a four-month disruption to the MAX Red Line. The project, slated to last from Jun. 18 through Oct. 21, will close stations between Gateway Transit Center and Portland International Airport to allow crews to do necessary construction and renovation work. Shuttle buses will replace trains and serve the closed stations during the interim. (iHeart)
3. A man was shot and killed in Northeast Portland on the morning of Wednesday, May 24, according to police. The shooting was reported to authorities around 9:15 a.m. near the intersection of Northeast 55th Ave and Glisan Street. The victim was found dead on the arrival of law enforcement, and no suspects have been identified as of Wednesday. (KATU)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Thursday, May 25

• Diversity Career Fair For The Pacific NW, Virtual Event Hosted By City Career Fair (10:00 AM)

Friday, May 26

• Spirited Away At The Hollywood Theatre (7:00 PM)
• Shakin' Up Alberta Street At Donnie Vegas (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you visit the Portland Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary this time of year, you might hear the Pacific-slope Flycatcher, a spring migrant to the area. Pacific-slope flycatchers breed in the coniferous forests and woodlands along waterways. (Portland Audubon via Instagram)
• The Portland Police Bureau has released a press statement on the stolen vehicle operation which led to the discovery of a chop shop. More information is available at the link. (Portland Police Bureau via Facebook)
• Portland Art Museum is sharing a photo of a visitor to the Boticelli Masterworks exhibition, which ended May 14. Stay up to date with the museum's exhibitions at portlandartmuseum.org. (Portland Art Museum via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. 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.