Portland in the News: Powell’s Books Reopens; Public Comment Sought on Burnside Bridge Replacement; Vote-By-Mail Gets the Green Light & More! | August 19, 2020

Multnomah County wants your thoughts on how to proceed with replacing the Burnside Bridge.

Starting Friday, Powell’s Books will reopen two rooms with limited hours.

And the Postal Service says Oregon’s vote-by-mail system should be fine for November’s election.

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

• KGW8: What’s the difference between houseless and homeless?

• Portland Business Journal: Postal Service tells Oregon its vote-by-mail system looks OK

• Oregonian: Portland Timbers’ Andy Polo awarded with best goal of MLS is Back Tournament, Steve Clark earns best save of tournament

• KGW8: Powell’s Books to reopen in downtown Portland

• Willamette Week: Skateboarding Has Gone Electric, and a Growing Subculture of Portlanders Is All In

• KOIN: Where We Live: Portland lit up in neon

• The Skanner: Oregon Women of the Century Honored

• KGW8: If you use the Burnside Bridge, Multnomah County wants to hear from you

• Willamette Week: Street Roots Newspapers Return With First Print Edition in Five Months

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