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What's up Portland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Portland’s renewed camping ban actually being enforced?
  • Is downtown Portland finally bouncing back this holiday shopping season?
  • What’s behind Portland’s dramatic 65% drop in car thefts?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas at the Organ: James Walton in Concert and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 53, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Portland says over 100 connected with services in first 5 weeks of camping ban re-enforcement (kptv.com) — Portland officials report that more than 100 people have been connected with shelter or services in the first five weeks of renewed enforcement of the city’s public camping ban. Police say they’re issuing citations mainly when shelter is refused and not arresting people solely for camping, while the city highlights expanded shelter capacity and a focus on long-term stability.
   

2. Portland sees holiday surge as locals, tourists flock to downtown stores (katu.com) — Downtown Portland shops are seeing a welcome holiday rush as locals and tourists pack stores like Portland Gear and Tender Loving Empire, signaling a rebound after years of uncertainty. Business owners say shoppers are prioritizing local gifts, recent events like the tree lighting drew big crowds, and new pop-ups and galleries are helping bring more people back downtown.
   

3. Stolen vehicle operations cut thefts by 65% since 2022, Portland police say (kptv.com) — Portland police say car thefts in the city have dropped 65% since 2022, crediting intensive “stolen vehicle operations” run twice a month. These missions bring together dozens of officers and community partners, recovering stolen cars, seizing illegal guns, and inspiring similar efforts against other crimes affecting Portland neighborhoods.
   

4. Portland State tabs Division II coach to take over football program (oregonlive.com) — Portland State University has hired Central Washington head coach Chris Fisk to take over its struggling football program, which plays home games at Hillsboro Stadium far from campus. Fisk inherits major challenges, from limited resources and heavy “money game” schedules to fundraising and NIL pressures. The Vikings are coming off a 1-11 season and recently fired longtime coach Bruce Barnum.
   

5. Jennifer Tilly Tries Oysters in Portland (wweek.com) — Jennifer Tilly recently spent a few days enjoying Portland, dining at spots like Mucca Osteria and Måurice and staying at The Nines while in town for a holiday party in the Alphabet District. Bravo fans also get a heads-up on Real Housewives star Meredith Marks’ upcoming Revolution Hall appearance and other recent reality-TV sightings around the Rose City.
   

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