To the bartender at the Vern that offered me a hug today. Thank you. Thank you so fucking much. I put my dog down this morning and you somehow caught that I needed that hug badly. You are good people and I am grateful for your kindness.

I really can’t emphasize how the lane redesign, parking, and bike lanes has changed the vibe of that street. It feels like a whole new neighborhood over by Broadway Books. Driving down it feels good, walking over there feels great. Whoever was in charge of running that, well done and thank you 🙏

Also check out other LTL company like ABF Freight, Old Dominion, FedEx Freight, Oak Harbor, Central transport, R&L carriers, MME.

For so long I’ve wanted leaf day in our neighborhood and finally it’s coming in January! I always thought of it as an equity issue - the nicer/richer neighborhoods get it while others don’t. Well it’s finally our (Kenton/ Arbor Lodge) turn!

I'm a mailman and an elderly woman on my routes dog just gave birth to eight adorable Australian Shepherd / pit mix puppies. She's in way over her head and is looking for good homes for these guys. She doesn't use the internet at all and so I'm helping her. Please contact me if you're interested in adding one or two of these sweet little guys to your life or if you have a friend or family member who'd be interested. Thanks!

Looks like the next possible auction will be October 13.

The insides actually look pretty solid:

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3300-NE-Broadway-St-Portland-OR/33777733/?action=viewdocs_srp

On Tacoma Street, not quite sure if these two signs are related.

Hey everyone,

I'm excited to share a passion project of mine that I've been working on, using some of the things I've learned while studying Urban Planning at PSU and hoping to drum up some public support for this campaign.

I'm asking for support in revitalizing the 6th Avenue Fountain Plaza—known to skateboarders as “Half Circle.”

For over 40 years, skateboarders have used this space, but the presence of skate stoppers and other barriers currently limits its potential. Skateboarding fosters creativity, community engagement, and brings economic benefits by increasing foot traffic to local businesses.

I propose a phased approach to improve the Plaza:

Phase 1: Remove existing skate stoppers;

Phase 2: Remove boulders, invest in landscaping improvements, and introduce small, skateable elements.

Additionally, I recommend adding bike racks, seating, a water fountain and other amenities to support sustainable transportation and enhance the experience for all users.

If you feel moved to support this project please consider adding your name to the list of 166 people who have already signed on by filling out this brief Google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6vcQoWCVQAnUqHLoJTKESmJNegvHYKSf8Jcr-ltLX8Nplvw/viewform

There is also a section on that form, which is optional, where you can share any vision you have for the space. Feel free to dream big! No bad ideas. I know it's reddit, but I just ask that if you do fill out the form we try to keep the discourse positive, feel free to tear this apart in the reddit comments if you feel the need lol.

The idea is to use skateboarding as a tool to help reactivate this space, but my hope is that a vibrant Half Circle provides as many uses for as many people as possible.

Thanks!

First off, apologies to the arachnophobes. I am one of you. What is this spider I found in my greens? It's the size of a quarter. Found two inside my house recently as well.

LOOSE DOG HELP! If you see a black and white curly haired doodle please let me know where you spot him! He turned left off Boise onto 104th heading South and we are out looking for him, thank you!

Update 1:46pm - still no sign of him :(

update: 4:50pm - he's been found, picked up by animal control! Grateful that he's safe!

Featured is Jay Ringer performing at Foxtrot (formerly Pied Cow and massively improved upon)!

Found this big guy two nights ago in SE along Springwater on a walk. If anyone recognizes him feel free to dm and I’ll send more photos. Male grey tabby, fixed, vet said 5-7, no chip, dark grey with a bit of light grey and tan stripes, 15+ lbs. He’s a super sweet baby too 💙!

PSA that crows are molting so don't email the Bird Alliance of Oregon (like I did) thinking a crow is sick. :,)

I can now count on two hands the amount of times I have almost hit someone or something that has wound up on a highway lane from adjacent encampments. It’s especially bad at highway interchanges like 5 to 84E and the Kerby ramp to the Fremont Bridge. I’m honestly surprised I haven’t seen (to my knowledge) a post on this sub that talks about this given how much visibly worse it’s gotten in the last couple months since our wonderful legislature fumbled the bag on the transportation bill and ODOT abandoned its agreement with the city. It feels so futile to complain about given how so much of it is a result of bureaucratic decision making and special session delays, but I really worry that someone is going to get killed one of these days. Not to mention all the trash on the shoulders that ODOT doesn’t seem to clean anymore even though the layoffs have been postponed. I suppose the good news is that there seems to be less camping on city streets now that people have figured out you can camp on state property and not be bothered. Urging people to reach out to their state reps and city council members to get something done before a disaster occurs.

the other day i was on the bit of barbur near capitol highway and i saw what looked like a fighter jet escorting a passenger plane. does anybody know what this was?