Portland in the News: Burnside Centennial, Wish Tree, Bloom Tour & More | May 28, 2026

Dave Killen, Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive

A chestnut tree in NE Portland has held wishes from strangers for the past ten years.

While spring may be on its way out, downtown Portland has found a way to keep the blooms blossoming.

And the Burnside Bridge will shut down to traffic this Saturday to host a big party for its 100th birthday.

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

• TriMet: Go by TriMet to the Portland Rose Festival
• OPB: Oregon geologist floats John Day River
• OPB: Queer wrestlers and performers build community
• KATU: The Rose Festival’s incredible journey through Portland history
• Here is Oregon: The incredible history of Oregon’s iconic coastal highway
• OregonLive: This stunning floral display is brining foot traffic to downtown Portland
• WWeek: New Fire fans, here’s your Portland Fire starter pack
• KOIN: Burnside Bridge celebrates 100 years
• OregonLive: This Portland tree holds ten years of wishes
• Here is Oregon: The Portland prom that celebrates two spirit and indigenous LGBTQ+ youth
• Marketplace: Why the bagel economy is on a roll in Portland and Seattle