🌱 Multnomah County Elections Reminder + New Approach To Homelessness

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Portland and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Windy with showers around. High: 50 Low: 40.
• Wednesday: A couple of showers. High: 49 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. Multnomah County Elections is reminding voters to register before the voter registration deadline of Tuesday, Apr. 25 for the May 16 Special District Election. More than 30 Official Ballot Drop Sites are available, but the construction of some libraries will impact the location of five drop sites. The registration deadline can be met through online registration, paper registration cards available in multiple locations, or in-person registration at the Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building. (Multnomah County)
2. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue reported that a garage fire caused four individuals to be displaced from their home in Cedar Hills on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported around 3:00 p.m. on the 2200 block of Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard and was mostly confined to the garage, with no injuries reported, and the fire investigator is looking into the cause of the fire. A neighbor said they smelled and saw the thick black smoke several blocks away from the scene. (Fox 12 Oregon)
3. Kevin Dahlgren, a drug counselor in the Portland area, has been helping people on the streets for 28 years and believes that cities and social service agencies are enabling homelessness instead of empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential. He thinks that the approach to homelessness needs to change in Oregon and that funding alone is not the solution. He believes that outreach teams and trust-building within the homeless community are necessary, as well as addressing drug and mental health issues. (KOIN.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Tuesday, April 18

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At East Glisan Pizza Lounge (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, April 19

• They Might Be Giants At McMenamins Crystal Ballroom (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Portland area. Available positions include call center manager, administrative assistant, shipping and receiving manager, CDL driver, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Portland Patch)
• The 2023 Italian Film Festival USA of Portland is taking place on Saturday, Apr. 22 at Fifth Avenue Cinema and Lincoln High School Theatre, featuring a selection of recent Italian films with English subtitles. The festival is sponsored by various businesses including Volpi Foods, Caffè Umbria, Mucca Restaurant, and Nostrana, among others, and is held in collaboration with the Associazione Culturale Italiana and Portland State University. (Best Things Oregon)
• Deliah Charlson, a 17-year-old from Vancouver who disappeared under suspicious circumstances, was found in Portland over the weekend. According to the authorities, she left her home to go to work at a local cafe, and even though she texted her family saying she had arrived, she did not show up for work, and her belongings were later found near the restaurant. The investigation is ongoing. (KATU)

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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.