🌱 Massive Fire At U-Haul Location + Man Arrested For Murder

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Portland and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 47 Low: 43.

Here are the top three stories in Portland today:

1. Firefighters in Portland fought a massive fire that engulfed almost four box trucks parked at a U-Haul rental property. Residents in the area reported numerous explosions and, when the fire crew arrived, it was virtually impossible to get to the center of the fire due to the closeness of vehicles. (KOIN.com)
2. Portland police were able to arrest a man for killing someone in Southeast Portland's Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood. It was one of two shootings on Wednesday night. Teddy Wayne Hall, 63, was charged with second-degree murder and unlawful weapon use. An hour later, police responded to another shooting in the Parkrose neighborhood. (KGW.com)
3. Volunteers helped in the Portland Native American Youth and Family Center community garden to honor Indigenous people. Volunteers cleaned and rebuilt the garden. The event named, "Un-Thanksgiving" began last year as an alternative to the colonist-centric holiday. (Subscription: OregonLive)

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Today in Portland:

• Fall Craft At Ledding Library Of Milwaukie (1:00 PM)
• The Portland Ballet: The Enchanted Toyshop At Lincoln Performance Hall (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for holiday gifts, try out these local, eco-friendly options from Portland shops! (Portland Monthly)
• Be careful this holiday season, and store your purchases in a hidden spot in your car. Portland police warn of car prowlers this time of year. (Portland Police Bureau via Facebook)
• Over 70 farm and food producers will attend Portland's Farmers Market today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The market offers a $20 Double Up Food Bucks match on fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms! (Portland Farmers Market via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.