🌱 Health Dept. 'Snorting Kits' Plan + Portland Shooting Leaves 1 Dead

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Portland Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 81 Low: 59.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Portland today:

1. On Friday, the Multnomah County Health Department announced a plan to distribute "Snorting Kits" for drug users. As part of a harm reduction plan, the health department hopes by expanding available drug paraphernalia, users will be able to adjust to alternative methods of fentanyl use beyond injection. However, Democratic Portland Mayor, Ted Wheeler, announced his strong opposition to the county's plan. (Fox News)
2. A shooting in Southeast Portland on Sunday left one man dead. On the 1500 block of SE 17th Avenue, police responded to a shooting, but when they arrived the shooter ran off and the victim was already dead at the scene. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact the police immediately so they can track down the shooter. (KOIN)
3. A man was stabbed to death while defending another person outside of a Portland bar. According to reports, the 24-year-old man suspect was arrested by U.S. Marshals and was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center for murder in the second degree and unlawful use of a weapon. The suspect had targeted an LGBTQ+ person in the victim's friend group, and when he defended them, he was then stabbed numerous times. (Law And Crime)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Tuesday, July 11

• Open Play Mah Jongg At Mittleman Jewish Community Center (12:30 PM)
• Happy Hour Picnic At Source (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 12

• Spirited Walking Tour At Portland Art Museum (10:00 AM)
• Kenton Portland Farmers Market At 8303 N Denver Avenue (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget that the Mississippi Avenue Street Fair is back on Saturday, Jul. 15. From 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., visitors can try delicious homemade goods, crafts, live music, and fun activities. (Travel Portland via Instagram)
• From now through Nov. 19, the Portland Farmers Market will be open. Make a stop to shop for delicious berries, apples, and more! (Portland Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Did you know that a Portland race car driver won the 62nd Rose Cup Race on Saturday? Driver Chris Evans drove a car of his own design during the race. (Portland Tribune via Facebook)

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About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.