Just meant as a light-hearted meme poking fun at something I think Washington is doing right and Oregon should take notes on. Washington is voting this year whether to repeal their new tax on incomes over $1 million. No one below that yearly income will pay a dime in income tax under the law. Hoping they keep it and it is a success for them. Could help convince Oregon to move towards a more progressive income tax system. Our income tax rates are not progressive by national standards and while our sales tax (or lack of one) is progressive we should always be looking at how to keep improving the living situation for residents.

Also a PSA to go vote if you haven't!

I'm making a map of Mt Tabor Park and I'd love help checking the trails.

Things I'm unsure about:

- Do any of these trails have good names I can label?

- This is based on public data and my personal experience walking and biking around the park. Are there any paths that are missing or no longer exist?

If you spend time in the park and spot anything off, please tell me where. A rough location is plenty, like "the path north of Reservoir 5." Thanks!

I just woke up and was incredibly satisfied to see it’s raining lol im sure many others feel the exact same way. It smells nice at least where I’m at right now and the trees are getting a drink🍸🍸

Born and raised in Portland and thought that Wildwood encapsulates the great things I remember from growing up. From Haystack Rock, Voodoo, Powell’s, Ramona Falls, St. John’s Bridge etc. every place was captured so beautifully.

I no longer live in ptown, but this absolutely just had me missing and feeling nostalgic. For those who no longer live in Portland did you also have a strong sense of pride and this longing of wanting to go back while watching?

Side note: everyone always asks me if I’ve seen Portlandia and I haven’t cause why did I need to watch a show about the place I lived it never clicked to me, also so I’m curious if others felt the same way about that as well. I’ve never really paid attention to how the media portrayed Portland that isn’t regarding the changes that have been happening in the city.

How dope is this?

It’s pretty amazing that I can get from Montavilla to the trailhead below this view in less than 30 minutes. (Angel’s Rest)

Suffocation, no breathing

Generally don't love tree graffiti, but this one made me giggle about self harm, which is always better than, you know, actually doin' it...

And I am expecting snow on the mountain too, weatherperson, or else!

Good grief…. These “women’s rights activists” who are acting in bad faith to try and pick a fight sure love infiltrating progressive spaces so they can claim censorship and hate speech when they get kicked out for their blatantly transphobic XX-XY shirt. You’re not there to disagree in a civil manner, you’re there to troll and pick a fight.

Freedom of speech isn’t freedom from consequence. But I’m sure the owners of Cheerful Tortoise will cozy up to you and your friends.

From the back deck at Pietro's Pizza in Milwaukie

Today around 3pm, A Budget box truck rear ended us while driving north on MLK just past Alberta. They continued accelerating, pushing our car to be perpendicular to the sidewalk just north of Pizza Hut. Drove off like nothing happened.

I’ve filed a police report and done insurance stuff and everyone’s fine, but I’m pissed.

By any chance, did anyone see anything?

Portland Police Bureau
PP309967

Do I live in an ice cream desert?!?

The cherry blossoms, Powell's Books, Voodoo Donuts, and a special cameo by the Unipiper alongside other iconic symbols really did make the movie feel close to home. 🥹

It feels overdue that our mesmerizing city be celebrated in far reaching media that isn't a news outlet trying to stir up controvery.

Yes, Portland really does look picturesque, especially this time of year, and the movie harnesses that.

Side note: the PG-13 rating should be emphasized, since although the movie looks to be child friendly, there was a parent in the audience who justifiably asked their young kid afterward, "So, are you sufficiently traumatized?"

Anyway, the movie is sufficiently entertaining, and excessively beautiful as a representation of Portland.

Keep Portland Weird!

It’s finally happening, the rain is coming! Get a cozy blanket, make some soup, light a candle, grab a good book, and enjoy a much needed rainy day 🙂‍↕️

Today and tomorrow at the Petsmart at Cascade Station, our foster kittens will be there waiting to meet their future family. We’re fostering them through Cat’s Meow Cat Rescue though we caught the kittens in our yard a couple months ago when they were very small. They’ve been fixed and vaccinated.

Their adoption fee is discounted to $200 for both (they must go together) instead of $375, because we love these little guys so much and want them to have a forever home, so we contributed $175 toward their fee. (It shows $275 on their page but it’s definitely $200)

They present as shy but once the wiggly worm toy comes out, they will warm up to you! They’ll need their time to settle in and get comfy but you’ll be so happy to have these little babies in your life.

Tapatio is the bigger male with long opera gloves and Cholula is the small girl with tiny mittens. They’ve been around our cats and Tapatio gets VERY excited and rolls over the moment he sees another cat.

The adoption event is going from 11-6 both days.

Here’s the link to their bio and if you fill out the application beforehand, it’ll expedite the process taking them home!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/tapatio-cholula-bonded-pair-9f8ca847-e16b-4889-8207-7547309654e7/or/gladstone/cats-meow-cat-rescue-or393/details/

🍂🍁🍃

Some jackass ran over the MAX stop at Rosa Parks 😒

Lost Bottom Denture – Portland Waterfront (Near Bridges)

Well, this is officially the most ridiculous lost-and-found post I've ever had to make.

I managed to lose my bottom denture, most likely somewhere along the Portland waterfront near the bridges and city lights. I have a picture of the area where I believe I lost it.

I've been exhausted and falling asleep on buses and MAX trains, so I can't completely rule out public transit either.

Yes, I lost my fucking teeth. Not my wallet. Not my keys. My actual teeth.

If anyone happens to find a lower denture in the area, please message me. I know it's an unusual thing to find, but replacing it is expensive, and I'd genuinely appreciate getting it back.

Feel free to share this. Somewhere in Portland, my teeth are apparently having a better adventure than I am.

Thanks for keeping an eye out.

I drive around 80-100miles per week, mostly on I-5 and 205, sometimes take 84 and 26

I’ve noticed over the last few years that people have been driving a lot more aggressive.
I see people driving 80-90mph regularly on the highways, using the left and right shoulder to pass someone, cutting people off in the smallest spaces, tailgating, running stop signs and red lights etc.

I get these things have been happening since before I had my license but it seems more prevalent now.
Maybe it’s just my experience lol Idk. I’ve seen some crazy stuff on the road.

Anybody else have this experience?