🌱 Portland Firefighters To Expand + Good Food Awards Relocating

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• Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High: 60 Low: 46.
• Sunday: Cooler with rain developing. High: 51 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. On Wednesday, Apr. 12, the Portland City Council announced it will give Portland Fire & Rescue funding to add 13 additional firefighters to its team. The funding is meant to alleviate the number of people working overtime and limit the coverage needed for the longer shifts. These new positions will play a critical component in stabilizing the department's staffing, which has been stretched thin recently. (KATU)
2. The Good Food Awards have officially been relocated to Portland after taking place in San Francisco since 2011. The awards are an annual competition that's meant to recognize American craft food products and provide support to food and drink producers through a variety of programs. For the 2023 awards, the Good Food Foundation narrowed down the pool of around 2,000 entries to 513 finalists. (Eater Portland)
3. Suzie Hicks' new show "Suzie Hicks the Climate Chick" won the Visionary Film Award at the Ecofilm Festival in Portland. The show was originally inspired by "Bill Nye the Science Guy" and is meant to educate children about the dooming effects of climate change. On Sunday, Apr. 16, Suzie will be hosting a screening and workshop for kids at the festival in honor of her exciting win. (Open Bench Project)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Saturday, April 15

• Nursing Skills Class At Visiting Angels Senior Home Care (9:00 AM)

Sunday, April 16

• Muse: Will Of The People Tour At Moda Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Portland International Airport announced the lineup of incredible local businesses that will be welcomed into the airport following the remodel next year. Travelers will get to experience everything from craft coffee to artisanal snacks and gear and really get the true taste of Portland when passing through. If you're interested in seeing the lineup of local businesses, visit here. (Portland via Instagram)
• The Oregon Historical Society is expanding its offerings of bird-related merchandise at the OHS Museum Store. This is in preparation for the upcoming exhibit that will feature contemporary photographs of Oregon's birdlife. The OHS Museum Store is open daily and free to all guests, so sign up here to become a member today and receive 10 percent off your next purchase there. (Oregon Historical Society via Facebook)
• On Saturday, Apr. 29, the Portland Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Self-Care Saturday event at the Matt Dishman Community Center. The event will encourage teens to participate in activities and access resources that will help to welcome more self-care, peace, and happiness in their lives. It will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and prior registration is required to attend. (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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