Portland in the News: Free AC, Pride, Scenic Views & More | June 12, 2025

USA Today has chosen several locations in Oregon as the country’s most scenic viewpoints, including our beloved Crater Lake.

If you were feeling the heat during our recent 90+ degree days, relief is on the way. OPB reports Portland is hoping to gift 10,000 air conditioning units to qualifying residents by the end of the year.

And if Pride Month is going by far too quickly for your, liking Travel Oregon has a list of LGBTQ+ festivals and gatherings happening around the state year-round.

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

• KGW: Committee seeks to make Portland a ‘swimmable city’
• City of Portland: 20 tons of batteries recycled in first year program
• OPB: Downtown Portland task force sets housing and foot traffic goals
• Willamette Week: Literary Arts headquarters will soon serve coffee
• PDX Monthly: Sarah Minnick’s farmers market guide
• OregonLive: Oregon cities top list of foodie vacation destinations