Portland in the News: Street Patios Might Stay; City Growth Continues; Portland Kitty Stars in Reimagined Blockbusters | March 17, 2022

Although they were a temporary solution during the COVID pandemic, Portland’s street patios could become more permanent.

After 50 years as a voice for the Blazers, Bill Schonely is retiring.

And a Portland videographer has reimagined Hollywood blockbusters with his cat, Lizzy, as the lead.

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

• Oregonian: Portland’s reputation has been dented, but Californians, downstate Oregonians still moving to Rose City

• Portland Mercury: Portland Transportation Leaders Move to Make COVID-Era Street Seating Permanent

• OPB: Here’s how a Portland videographer reimagines Hollywood blockbusters as cat videos

• OPB: Legendary Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely retires

• KPTV: Portland man helps neighbors get rid of hard-to-recycle items

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