09.14.2024

Today’s Forecast

73º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:48 a.m. | Sunset 7:22 p.m.
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Editor’s Note

Ready or not, here comes the end of summer. Want to squeeze every last drop out of the season? Try frolicking through acres of flowers + herding cats. If all else fails, a little outdoor TLC usually does the trick.

Top Stories

Three tiers of wooden observation decks cascade down to the Willamette River with the Burnside Bridge in the background.

Portland decades: the 1980s | Day-Glo and other ostentatious fashion trends contrasted the grit and grunge of a city struggling to rise above drugs and violence, all during a period of cultural and economic reinvention.

A 5/8th scale steam locomotive painted in red, green, gold, and black on tracks in a forest.

Efforts to restore the historic Washington Park and Zoo Railway are back on track | A miniature railway once carried millions of passengers through Washington Park, but most of the route has been quiet for over a decade. Could it reopen in the near future?

Two metal sculptures of red painted people with branches sprouting from their heads lean in to touch cheek to cheek.

Do you know the unspoken rules of Portland? | We picked our brains, scoured the internet, and asked our readers about Portland’s unspoken rules, from common city knowledge to relatable trends and local lingo.

Asked

Which statement about the Washington Park and Zoo Railway is false?

A. John F. Kennedy rode the zoo train when it served the Oregon Centennial site in 1959.
B. In its heyday, the railway had five trains, two stations, and an engine house.
C. In 1961, the railway became a rolling post office + a mail slot was installed on the Zooliner.
D. It inspired the railroad in Disneyland.

Can you engineer the answer?

Events

This Weekend

Mt Angel Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Locations vary, Mount Angel | $0+ | Be a part of this Bavarian tradition, which brings approx. 350,000 visitors every year.
Belmont Street Fair | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | One of Portland’s highest-attended street fairs is back with three performance stages, retail vendors, and a Kids Zone.
The Bloody Mary Festival | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Redd on Salmon | $55+ | Pick yourself a bushel of bottomless tomato-based cocktails from some of the craftiest mixologists around.
El Grito | Sunday, Sept. 15 + Monday, Sept. 16 | Times vary | Rose Quarter | Free | National Hispanic Heritage Month begins with independence celebrations featuring folkloric and Aztec dancers, live mariachi, salsa + cumbia music, plus traditional food and beverages.

Plan Ahead

Portland Fashion Week | Monday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 22 | 9 p.m. | Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville, Wilsonville | $20+ | Experience a runway show where sustainability is celebrated by designers hailing from near and far.
Oaks Park Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Oaks Amusement Park | $4+ | Beer will be flowing for those 21+ but all ages are invited to enjoy German food, polka music, dancing, activities, cooking shows, and rides.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Open

Pupusas are the star at Bicho’s, a new Salvadoran + Mexican restaurant opening Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Boise neighborhood. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

Coming Soon

Jumbo’s Pickleball, which opened earlier this year in Beaverton, is expanding with eight courts in the Lloyd Center next month. The 45,000-sqft facility will be located at the former Regal Cinema site, offering league + open play, as well as lessons and an equipment store. (KGW)

Cause

Just over the hill from its 30th anniversary, the Community Cycling Center has hit a rough patch. The Northeast Portland nonprofit announced that it needs to raise $115,000 by Monday, Oct. 1 or it will shut down. An additional $234,000 in funding is required by January 2025. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Edu

Seniors at eight Catholic high schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington can enroll directly at the University of Portland without filling out admission applications or financial aid forms. The first-of-its-kind Moreau Pathway Program is offered to students in good academic standing who have a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher. (KGW)

Plan Ahead

Summer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the show can’t go on. Big names are making stops in Portland this fall — the Moda Center alone will host The National (Thursday, Oct. 3), Charli XCX (Tuesday, Oct. 22), Maggie Rogers (Wednesday, Oct. 30), and Sabrina Carpenter (Thursday, Nov. 7). (Portland Monthly)

Sports

Locked On Big 10 host Craig Shemon and a panel of experts take over Locked On Ducks for a special edition. Catch up on the week’s biggest Big Ten football games, standout performances, and what’s coming down the pipeline.

City Guide

🍂 Fallin’ for crisp mornings + flannel shirts

Flannel feels fantastic with our fall 2024 weather forecast for Portland

The sun shines through the orange leaves of a maple tree at the Portland Japanese Garden during fall.

Reminder: The first day of fall is on Sunday, Sept. 22. | Photo by @jesse.brackenbury

We know the question on your mind, Portlanders — when’s it going to cool off, and when will the trees change color?

Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.

Temperature

Predictions are about as clear as a foggy morning along the Willamette River. This fall, Portland has equal chances for temperatures to be higher than normal or lower than normal. We’ll just keep our flannel and flip flops on deck.

Precipitation

Expect more precipitation. Portland is riding the line between having a 33-40% chance and a 40-50% chance of seeing above-normal snow and rainfall amounts this fall. You should probably dust off those jackets (or umbrellas, if you dare).

What to expect each month

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