Portland in the News: Spooky Drinks; Elephants Smash Pumpkins; ‘Pollinator Paradise’ License Plate | October 26, 2023

Bars around Portland will have spooky seasonal drinks this weekend! Here’s some highlights.

Oregon‘s newest license plate “Pollinator Paradise” will be available starting next week.

And Oregon Zoo‘s elephants have been smashing pumpkins for 25 years!

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

• KGW8: PDX airport has a new pick-up spot for rideshares and taxis. Here’s where to find the ‘Transportation Plaza’

• Portland Tribune: Intel announces Hillsboro facility expansion

• Portland Mercury: Portland’s Coolest New Record Shop Is Also a Cultural Hub

• New York Times: A New Era of Psychedelics in Oregon

• Oregonian: Downtown Portland is far more active than previously estimated, revised study finds

• Willamette Week: Todd Haynes’ “May December” Looks Like a Serious Oscar Contender

• Oregon Arts Watch: A Groaning of Gargoyles and Grotesques

• Here is Oregon: Oregon Zoo elephants smash giant pumpkins in 25th annual Squishing of the Squash event

• KOIN: Oregon ‘Pollinator Paradise’ license plates available in November

• Eater: Where to Find Scary-Good Halloween Cocktails in Portland

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