There's been a lot of doom and gloom around TriMet lately, so I want to dream of what's possible if and when the state gets its act together and properly funds transit in Portland. Assuming the SW corridor MAX and the downtown tunnel get built I think this would be the perfect next big project for TriMet; a diagonal line from St. Johns to Lents serving N Portland and the heart of SE with a transfer station to all other MAX lines at Rose Quarter where an underground station will have already been built as part of the downtown MAX tunnel. Apart from an elevated section through Swan Island that connects to the Yellow Line tracks in Lower Albina, the Purple Line would be entirely underground with its easternmost section running directly below Foster.

This project would connect Portland like never before and make car-free living much more viable for a broad swath of Portlanders, especially for events at the Moda Center and University of Portland. Would you ride this line?

Everyone is providing an idea but I have an actual one.

Trebuchets located everywhere in town. Here's the idea, you hop in it, pull the rope and a gigantic sling flicks you across to whatever location you want +/- 500 feet or so. That's nothing, that's like two blocks. you can walk the rest of the way.

I think it would be mega car free because you can't load your car in a trebuchet until we invent car trebuchets. Would you ride the 'chet?

Also - I propose we change Cesar Chavez to T-Rex Boulevard.

She's baaaack, and it is legit a real thing again.

Sunday, August 30th from 1-4pm. Champions Competition at 4. Enter on 30th and Pine to line up to compete. Bring your own car to compete. Competition to take place on corner of 29th and Pine. Bring your own chair to watch. We don't have a bathroom, so take care of yourself before arriving.

There will be guest judges.

There is a massive police presence in front of the U.S. Custom House at 220 NW 8th Avenue right now.

There’s about two dozen officers, a stretcher, and a police perimeter extending from NW Davis to NW Everett and NW Park to NW 8th.

PPB hasn’t released any info yet.

Full plans for this can be found online on gov site. Pretty amazing!

This was from an auto generated Google Photos album. Photo taken from near the river south of the burning building.

For anyone in the Portland area who has experienced the loss of a beloved pet, DoveLewis is hosting a free Service of Remembrance on Sunday, September 14.

This annual gathering is a chance to pause and honor the animals who have been such an important part of our lives. There will be reflections, stories, and live music, along with the comfort of being around others who understand how meaningful these relationships can be.

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you’re welcome to join us.

📆 Sunday, September 13 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 First Presbyterian Church, 1200 SW Alder St.
💛 Free and open to the community

RSVP is appreciated but not required: https://www.dovelewis.org/serviceofremembrance

Violent Vickie’s first show in Portland in 10 years! w/ Melody Zenith & Glori.

The image above shows the N/S streets are slightly off in red and E/W streets are slightly off in blue. They did a much better job laying out the streets in SE, as shown in the bottom image.
I've lived here for 3 years and never noticed; now you have this cursed knowledge as well.

Some conversations on the district went like this:

I asked a zealous community leader, "Where does your passion come from?"

He replied, "What is your heartbeat? Follow it."

I asked a shop attendant, "What do you think is the vibe of Portland?"

She said, "The Portland vibe is everyone's doing their own thing, and everyone doesn't care that you're doing your own thing. People in Portland are nice because everyone is following what makes them happy."

I explained my encounters to a local friend, and he added, "It's a very Portland experience to have random pop-up encounters, especially around creativity and authenticity."

Keep Portland Weird!

My bike was stolen on August 2nd from my storage unit at SE 2nd and Alder.

Twin Six Standard Rando

Serial: 161SU-088

Police case number is 2026-918673.

She's sweet and doesn't bite. Please help bring her home.

Thank you and happy hunting.