Just look at that — no wonder people are moving here. | Photo by Stephen McDaniel
Forget ghosts and ghouls, Portland traffic might be the scariest thing you’ll face this Halloween. Commuters lost an average of 72 hours to congestion in 2024, according to a new Texas A&M report — up 6% from 2023.
By the numbers
The recent report from Texas A&M Transportation Institute found a trip that would take 20 minutes without traffic takes...
28 minutes with traffic
28 minutes in the peak direction
44 minutes to plan for a punctual arrival
When is the worst time to drive in Portland?
Traffic is at its worst between 3 and 5 p.m. on weekdays. In the morning, 7-8 a.m. can also be dicey.
But the hands-down worst time to commute? 4 p.m. on a Thursday. 2.8% of Portland’s weekly delay happens around then.
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You might want to look for an umbrella to match that Rumi costume. Forecasts are predicting some rain on Halloween, with a 70-75% chance of precipitation after 5 p.m. (Oregon Live)
Cause
Southeast Portland’s Heretic Coffee has raised more than $86,000 to feed people losing access to SNAP benefits next month. If you’re looking to get involved, Oregon Food Bank is in need of food donations. (Oregon Live)
Now Open
Italian restaurant Hey Luigi — from former “Top Chef” candidate and Bistecca chef Gabriel Pascuzzi — is now open in Slabtown. Diners can expect delectable options like artichoke heart fritti, 24-month prosciutto di parma, and fig pistachio olive oil martinis. Check out the full menu.
Travel
Alaska Air announced new direct flights from Portland to Baltimore, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Idaho Falls, ID. This brings the airline’s total number of nonstops from PDX to 6, making it the busiest carrier at Portland International Airport. (Oregon Live)
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Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted? Now Halloween is here, we want to make sure that Portland’s adoptable inky felines get the love they deserve all year round. Dewey, Eric, Corey, and Squash are all awaiting adoption at the Oregon Humane Society.
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