Portland in the News: Meteor Shower, Spring Sunshine, I-5 Eats & More | April 24, 2025

Thinking of hitting the road soon? Travel Oregon has dining recommendations from tacos to pelmeni along the I-5 corridor.

Sun chasers rejoice: Portland’s warm spring weather is going to hang around, albeit with an average amount of rain according to OregonLive.

And keep your eyes to the skies this weekend: the Lyrid meteor shower that began yesterday morning will continue to sparkle through this Saturday.

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

• OregonLive: Portland’s food scene remains magical entices, people to stay
• Willamette Week: Street Books & A Kid’s Co. to receive Oregon Book Awards
• OR ArtsWatch: In a time of need, Oregon Community Foundation’s $21 million gift to Oregon arts
• OregonLive: Kristen Stewart’s film adapted from Portland author’s memoir joins Cannes festival lineup