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Christian revival event draws thousands in quest to save Portland’s soul
For nearly a century, evangelists have come to Portland to spread their faith in a city known for its lack of religion. The leader of a West Linn megachurch is the latest, with the PDX Crusade event at the Moda Center.

Providence Bridge Pedal event set to close several Portland bridges this weekend
This weekend, several bridges in Portland will be closed as the annual Providence Bridge Pedal community bike ride kicks off.

Bend quietly considered pulling funding for sole Juneteenth event over Facebook post
A Bend resident complained about Joslyn Stanfield's post which excoriated white people who she said had acted in racist and divisive ways, telling them they weren't invited to the celebration meant to center Black people.
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Workers complain of bad management, poor conditions at Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
We'll learn more from a reporter who looked into these complaints.

Summer star parties bring the cosmos to Eugene
The Eugene Astronomical Society’s “Dark Sky Parties" are held each summer at Dexter State Recreation Site, on the banks of the Dexter Reservoir about 15 miles southeast of Eugene.

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MXPDX festival brings together Oregon and Mexico cultural exchange through food, beer and music
MXPDX brings breweries from Mexico and Oregon to work together on collaborative brews. We'll hear from an organizer and two breweries to hear more about the festival.

‘The Evergreen’: Oregon Country Fair, from hippies to belonging
In this week’s episode, we talk about the Oregon Country Fair and how grew out of a 1960s vision of a better world: a paradise for hippies. But the history of the fair is complex. It takes place on a native ancestral gathering site.

Fleet Week returns. Here’s what that means for Portland commuters
Several large military ships will be visiting downtown Portland for the Rose Festival's Fleet Week, meaning traffic will be stopped for several bridge lifts.

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Black Belt Eagle Scout creates new composition for walks around Washington County’s Henry Hagg Lake
We talk with Katherine Paul, who performs as Black Belt Eagle Scout, about the new project.

Culture
Void Tattoo Fest aims to uplift artists and celebrate diversity
A pair of Portland tattooers are hoping to fill a gap in the market with a new tattoo convention that focuses on the artists themselves.