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Monday. Raining with a high of 59. You know that thing where you ask your coworker how they’re doing and they respond by just telling you the day, like “it’s Monday.” It doesn’t really seem to answer the question. But anyway- it’s Monday. Do you have rats in your toilet? When’s the last time you checked? Multnomah County has helpful advice for you. Also in the news, 800 city workers are going on strike today. Read on to find out what kind of services could be impacted. It’s recycling day for my neighborhood… Or is it? Eater has a list of the best new food in town, and you’ll see something different with the events list today. Trying out a new thing.
🚨 THE NEWS
Multnomah County explains what to do about a rat in your toilet
Multnomah County has a message about toilet rats, and it arrived as a comic. Heavy rains can cause rats to seek shelter by climbing through your pipes.The Health Department shared the graphic on Instagram Thursday. County officials call the situation highly unusual, and say vector control gets about a dozen calls a year. The advice: stay calm, close the lid and flush. If that fails, add a few drops of dish soap and flush again. Vector control offers advice and free rat traps at 503-988-3464. Oregonian
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Portland city workers set to strike today
More than 800 City of Portland workers are set to strike starting today after 10 months of contract talks. The City of Portland Professional Workers Union says 93% of its members voted to authorize the strike, and pay is the main sticking point. The city has proposed a 3% cost-of-living increase and a $1,000 one-time bonus. Mediation was scheduled for Sunday. The city says it will maintain essential services and notify the public of impacts. Union members say the strike could imapct garbage collection, wastewater management and more. KATU
Portland’s Tongan community turns out on MLK
More than 100 cars wrapped in red and white rolled down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Friday to cheer on Tonga’s national rugby league team. “Win or lose, we’re always going to celebrate our boys,” said parade-goer Mele Latai Talanoa. Fans painted “676,” Tonga’s country code, on cars and cheeks. Tonga lost its World Cup semifinal to New Zealand, 34-10, early Saturday. About 2,000 Tongans live in the Portland area, one of its fastest-growing ethnic communities. OPB
BONUS CONTENT: The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, November 2026, from Eater PDX
“Wait, didn’t you post this one last Tusday?” No, that one was from Portland Monthly.
🏠 REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT
1615 SW Ford Street Dr this unique home is straight from a fairy tale. Built in 1908 with many untouched original features, this large 4 bed, 3 bath has been loved deeply for a long time. You will have absolute serenity here deep in the woods. Maybe update the kitchen though. It’s just gone Pending, but like the Little Prince says, “you never know.” Listed by Dave Rudolph with Premier Property Group.
📚 ON THIS DAY
On Nov. 9, 1857, Oregon voters approved a constitution that banned slavery but barred Black residents. Voters repealed that clause in 1926, a centennial marked last week.
🥳 UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, Nov 9
Deep Roots Coalition 2026 PDX Trade Tasting | The Redd on Salmon Street
Killer Queen Community Night | Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
Monday Trivia Night at Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden | Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
Emily Scott Robinson | Mississippi Studios
Soft Cell | Crystal Ballroom
Tuesday, Nov 10
Stimson Lumber Tree Arrival | Pioneer Courthouse Square
Camille Tredoux at Portland City Grill | Portland City Grill
Weekly Forest Park Tuesday Hike and Pizza (Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion) | Lower Macleay Park
An Evening With Band of Horses | Roseland Theater
Bonsai Bar at Great Notion | Great Notion Brewing (NW28th)
Weekend Sneak Peek:
BrewLights at Oregon Zoo | Oregon Zoo | Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 14
Kumoricon 2026 | Oregon Convention Center | Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
Tim Meadows: Live Stand-Up Comedy | Helium Comedy Club Portland | Fri, Nov 13
Portland Cheese and Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Festival | Montgomery Park | Sat, Nov 14
Oregon Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake | Keller Auditorium | Sat, Oct 10 – Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death & Small Talk | Keller Auditorium | Sat, Nov 14
PDX Free Market | Albina Library (Multnomah County Library) | Sun, Nov 15
Yoga with Cats | Animal Aid Shelter | Sun, Nov 15