A redesign for Gabriel Park includes a ground-level-entry trampoline and spinners to make the park more accessible and inclusive.

Fireworks and fireworks sales have been banned across Portland due to crispy conditions after this week’s record-breaking heat, which saw Portland hotter than Dallas, Miami and L.A. have ever been, leaving bucked roads in north Portland.

And most of Oregon’s mask requirements have been lifted.

Four members of the Portland Thorns will be representing the US Nationals Team at the Tokyo Olympics.

Keep an eye out for TriMet’s new Pride bus, which celebrates Oregon’s LGBTQ+ community.

And just in time for the hottest weekend ever recorded in the Rose City, Portland’s pools are officially open.

Keep an eye on Portland singer Storm Large, who moved to the next round of “America’s Got Talent” this week, earning a standing ovation from all the judges.

Governor Brown has made to-go cocktails permanent in Oregon.

And city officials are considering what comes next for the pedestal atop Mount Tabor. Currently a temporary bust of York graces the monument but it won’t last forever.

Starting next week, Timbers & Thorns games will increase capacity to 80% and will require proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for entry.

Portland Trail Blazers television broadcasts are moving to Root Sports through the 2024-2025 season.

And you didn’t imagine it, traffic really was worse than before times over Memorial Day Weekend.

Let’s take a minute to celebrate that Oregon is nearing 70% COVID immunization. Unfortunately there’s still a lot of ground to cover in some rural counties.

Portland parks has shared their plans to improve the South Park blocks, which involves fewer cars, and more trees, seating & bike paths.

And next time you’re in North Portland, check out the new mural on the corner of Shaver & MLK dedicated to Portland’s Black Business pioneers.