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Portland to resume construction of Bull Run water filtration plant following land use dispute
Portland can resume construction on its $2 billion drinking water filtration plant. That’s after the city put a pause on construction following an appeal from groups opposing the project.
Portland Tribune to stop publishing print edition, trim staff
The publication’s parent company says Portland Tribune will continue as an online-only newspaper. The move away from print will affect some staff members at the 24-year-old newsroom.
Politics
Portland City Council reverses vote to withhold nonprofit youth grant funds
Portland City Councilors voted unanimously Wednesday to reverse their own controversial decision to withhold expected grant funding to dozens of organizations that support children.

Think Out Loud
New digital archive explores Portland’s Jade District through historic Chinese restaurants
Behind the Wok is a new archive from APANO exploring some of Portland's historic Chinese restaurants. We'll hear from two leaders from the project to learn more.
Oregon Art Beat
Portland fight choreographer teaches students to have confidence
If you've ever seen a stage production at Portland's local theaters with lots of action or fights, you've probably seen the work of Kristen Mun-Van Noy.

Immigration
Asylum seeker’s courthouse arrest illustrates Trump administration’s latest immigration enforcement tactic
Legal experts say some asylum seekers are being moved from a process with legal protections into expedited removal, which has "almost none."
Politics
Portland councilors adopt first budget under new form of government
Portland City Council voted to adopt the $8.6 billion spending package Wednesday night with a 11-1 vote.

Portland
Free summer events, from movies to live music, start Monday in Portland Parks
Portland Parks is not just offering lunch activities this summer — 40 more free events are scheduled, including live music, cultural events and free movie showings.
Culture
In conversation with the nation’s most Outstanding Bakery: Portland’s JinJu Patisserie
This week, North Portland's JinJu Patisserie won the James Beard Award for the Outstanding Bakery. Its owners, Jin Caldwell and Kyurim Lee, incorporate Asian flavors with traditional French patisserie to bring something unique to customers.

Politics
Portlanders are dissatisfied with the city’s affordability, survey finds
When asked what aspect of the city they were most dissatisfied with, a May poll found that affordability was the top concern.