Portland in the News: Returning The Elk Statue; Outdoor Ice Rink; Growing Sports Impact & More! | December 21, 2023

An outdoor winter ice rink is now open in downtown Portland.

Five gray wolves from Oregon were released in Colorado this week in an effort to re-establish the species there.

And the city has taken the first steps toward restoring the Elk statue to its island on Southwest Main Street.

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

• FOX12: Portland’s historic Thompson Elk Fountain is one step closer to making its return

• Fox12: Business leaders say sports have growing impact on Portland Metro

• Travel Oregon: PORTLAND’S TOP UNIQUE CAFES

• KOIN: Ice skaters flood new Portland outdoor rink

• KGW8: Wolves from Oregon released in Colorado to kickstart reintroduction

• King5: Planning for high-speed rail connecting Portland, Seattle, Vancouver gets funding from Biden Administration

• Portland Monthly: Portland’s Best Holiday Cookies

• Eater Portland: Portland Food Writers and Personalities’ Go-To Restaurants and Food Carts in 2023

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