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