Portland in the News: Anime Cafe, Safe Rides on St. Patrick’s Day, Baby Elephant Pics & More! | March 13, 2025

Breaking news: adorable baby elephant Tula-Tu still adorable as crowds to flock to see her at the Oregon Zoo. It’s the little trunk for me.

Two second-generation Asian-American entrepreneurs have opened an anime-themed cafe in Portland’s Old Town. Totoro shaped steam buns, anyone?

And for those imbibing in green beers and Guinness this weekend, PBOT is offering discount coupons for Lyfts, Taxis, and Ubers.

Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week:

• PDX Monthly: Portland Spring Cherry Blossoms Waterfront Guide
• OregonLive: Cherished music nonprofit keeps Portland doors open
• KGW: Portland, ODOT prepare land swap deal for future Steel Bridge skate park 
• PDX Eater: New and notable Portland restaurant openings this month
• KGW: Explore Powell Butte Nature Park within SE Portland