Portland in the News: James Beard Winners, No Off-Leash, Portland Fire & More | June 19, 2025

Portland’s WNBA franchise may finally have a name. Blazers Edge reports the WNBA has filed three new trademark applications using the Portland Fire name.

No more free-wheeling for Fido. OregonLive reports park rangers can now issue a ticket for off-leash dogs in undesignated areas without first issuing a warning.

And life is a little sweeter this week for a Portland bakery. OPB reports Jinju Patisserie took home a James Beard Award for most outstanding bakery in the USA.

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

• KOIN: Portland one of the best cities for a staycation according to
• Portland Tribune: Oregon lawmakers designate T-Bone as new state steak
• City of Portland: Mayor Wilson declares June 19 to be Juneteenth
• OPB: Oregon lawmakers pass $800 million bill for Portland MLB stadium
• PDX Monthly: How a group of Portland kayakers fight for climate justice
• Here is Oregon: An urban farm tucked away in a Portland neighborhood thrives for 30 years