Portland in the News: New Plans Around OMSI; Where to Watch Timbers; Portland Traffic Back to Pre-pandemic Levels & More | December 9, 2021

OMSI has announced big plans to develop the space around the museum that include restaurants, housing and shops.

Oregon Parks & Rec is turning 100-years-old and is celebrating w/ new art on their parking permits.

And the Portland Timbers play The New York City FC in Saturday’s MLS Cup, here’s how to watch.

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

• Statesman Journal: Oregon Parks and Rec celebrates 100th birthday, updates state park passes

• KATU: Plans unveiled for OMSI District along Portland’s Eastbank Esplanade

• MLS Soccer: MLS Cup 2021: How to watch & stream, preview of Portland Timbers vs. NYCFC

• OPB: Pacific Northwest highway traffic has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, but transit still way down

• Willamette Week: A Portland Timbers Pre-MLS Cup Cheat Sheet

• PDX Eater: 13 Cozy Portland Restaurants and Bars with Fireplaces

• Portland State: Vanport Building Opening

• KOIN: Portland’s most popular pet names of 2021

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