Portland in the News: Classic PDX Carpet Coming Back; Damian Lillard Remains Committed to Portland; World’s Biggest Fork & More! | February 17, 2022

The classic PDX carpet design is coming back in a few locations throughout the airport, including the pre-security meet and greet areas.

Oregon Health Authority has released its first draft for the nation’s first therapeutic psilocybin program.

And this week, Damian Lillard confirms he’s committed to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Portland in the News: Oregon’s Olympians; “Cutting-edge” City; Hotel Seeks Historic Recognition as Black Cultural Hub | February 3, 2022

Portland recently landed in the top 10 of CommercialCafe’s list of “cutting’edge” cities, citing fast internet and EV charging accessibility.

This month’s winter Olympics will feature 4 athletes with Oregon ties who will be competing in skiing, slalom racing and snowboarding.

And Portlanders have nominated downtown Portland’s Golden West building to National Register of Historic Places citing its connection to Portland’s black community.

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Portland in the News: Mill Ends Park Reopens; Stephen Colbert Pokes Fun at Portland Pickles; Oregon Oddities & Roadside Attractions & More! | January 20, 2022

Mill Ends Park, the world’s smallest park, has reopened, after moving 6 inches during construction in Downtown Portland.

Forest Park Conservancy has agreed to monitor a 60 acres of land north of the park with the goal of habitat improvement.

And after the Portland Pickles mascot tweeted what appeared to be a suggestive photo, it was featured on Friday’s show of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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