Portland in the News: Curbside Battery Recycling; Full ‘Strawberry Moon’; Local Winners of James Beard Awards | June 13, 2024

Starting this week, Portlanders can recycle batteries with their curbside recycling.

The James Beard Awards named Portland chef Gregory Gourdet Best Chef in the Pacific Northwest, and NW Portland’s Langbaan was named Outstanding Restaurant.

And the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus has been a Rose City staple since 1980.

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

• PDX Eater: Ask Eater: Where Can I Find Oregon Strawberry Dishes While They’re in Season?

• KGW8: Portland Gay Men’s Chorus helping singers find their voice

• AP News: Ursula K. Le Guin’s home will become a writers residency

• KGW8: ‘We’re doing what we can to make it nice’: Community paints largest street mural in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood

• Portland: Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces new curbside battery collection service

• Willamette Week: Why Portland Timber Eryk Williamson Loves Portland

• Oregonian: Full ‘Strawberry Moon’ will brighten the first day of summer this year

• KOIN: Portland’s Gourdet, Langbaan earn James Beard Awards

• OPB: A Portland building is certified as one of most sustainable buildings in world

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