🌱 Portland To Vancouver Train Returns + Equity Director Resigns

Hello all. Michelle Paul here with your Tuesday edition of the Portland Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, chilly; a p.m. shower. High: 48 Low: 34.
• Wednesday: Periods of sun with a shower. High: 46 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Portland today:

1. As of Monday, Amtrak officially restarted offering train service between Portland and Vancouver, B.C., three years after the COVID-19 pandemic halted service on the line. Travelers in Portland have the option of a daily roundtrip train that leaves Portland's Union Station at 3 p.m. and arrives at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station at 11 p.m. (OregonLive)
2. The director of Portland's Office of Equity and Human Rights abruptly resigned on Thursday. Lisa Watson has served in the position since May 2022, and a letter to her staff announcing her resignation reportedly credited her decision to tensions experienced with Commissioner Dan Ryan, who was recently placed in charge of overseeing the bureau. (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
3. Portland Planned Parenthood is planning to host a fundraiser in honor of the upcoming International Women's Day on Mar. 8. The Out Loud & with Laughter event will feature guest speakers Ruby McConnell and author Judy Gumbo who will share their stories. The event will start at 2 p.m. at the Women's Foundation of Oregon, and tickets are still available to attend. (KOIN.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Tuesday, March 7

• S.G. Goodman At Doug Fir Restaurant, Bar & Lounge (9:00 PM)
• Story Time With Olive & Dingo At Uplifted Boutique And Makers Market (10:30 AM)
• 10 Years, 10 Pairings, 10 Days At Pairings Portland (12:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 8

• Creative Club At Sellwood Community House (10:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bring home a new furry best friend today! Check out this roundup of pets waiting for adoption in the Portland area and learn more about pets like Remy, Bentley, Squiggy, and more. (Portland Patch)
• Local employers are hiring! Here's a list of open job positions in and around Portland, including positions in customer service, sales, merchandising, and more. (Portland Patch)
• Carrie Underwood is bringing her "The Denim & Rhinestones Tour" to Portland's Moda Center on Thursday, Mar. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets here. (OregonLive)

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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.