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Friday another beautiful day with a high of 79, followed by a cooler weekend with possible showers Sat. Multnomah County has lifted the burn ban yesterday, so go nuts. Wait, no- I mean actually you should still check the AQI before burning and also be careful. Mayor Wilson wants to investigate some potential corruption at Prosper Portland, A Michelin star chef opened a new bar/ bistro at the Heathman Hotel, and Portland wants to take a little pause before letting Amazon do drone deliveries. Events outside of Portland don’t usually make the list, but I couldn’t leave off the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin where sailors in costumes paddle around on giant pumpkins.
🚨 THE NEWS
Mayor Asks Prosper Board to Review No-Bid Contracts
Mayor Keith Wilson is asking the Prosper Portland board to review three no-bid contracts worth a combined $456,000. Willamette Week reported that executive director Cornell Wesley awarded them to college friends without board approval. Prosper says the contracts are within his authority, since he can approve contracts under $500,000. Board chair Gustavo Cruz says he was unaware of the details. Three city councilors have said the agency should face tighter city oversight. Willamette Week
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Bar Sprezzatura Opens at the Heathman Hotel Today
Bar Sprezzatura opens today in the Heathman Hotel. The Venetian bar-bistro comes from Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina and shares its name with a San Francisco counterpart. Justin Ramirez, formerly of Coquine, is the executive chef. The menu features cicchetti, which are Venetian bar snacks, along with handmade pasta, local meat and seafood, and pizzette. Spritzes and wine round out the drinks. Portland Mercury
Council Moves Toward a Pause on Delivery Drone Facilities
Portland City Council took the first step Wednesday toward a moratorium on facilities that support delivery drones. Eleven councilors voted to consider the pause. The vote follows Amazon's plan to launch drone delivery in Portland next year, including a proposed base at its North Portland warehouse. Amazon canceled a permit meeting scheduled for next week. State land use rules mean council can vote on a moratorium in no fewer than 45 days. OPB
Sidenote: the FAA is investigating the plane that flew under the Hawthorne Bridge. Let’s keep the skies safe, eh?
📸 PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT
Matt M sent in this photo of Chef, his little gentleman. If you have a photo to share you can send it in or tag me on IG @portland.drizzle. Heard, Chef.
📚 ON THIS DAY
This one is for Sunday, Oct 18. On that day in 1977, auditions for Animal House extras were held at the University of Oregon. Chosen extras earned $2.30 an hour.
🥳 UPCOMING EVENTS
All Weekend
Bad Seed | Twilight Theater Company | Oct 15 – Nov 1, 2026
Portland Zine Symposium | PSU Smith Memorial Student Union (Smith Ballroom) | Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18
PNW Miniature Show: Minis in the Rose City | Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel | Thu, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18
Friday, Oct 16
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Patricia Quinn | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Sad Boy Union w/ Donkey Jaw, Merwulf | Kelly's Olympian
Finn Wolfhard with Malcy | Hawthorne Theatre
Saturday, Oct 17
Squishing of the Squash | Oregon Zoo
Doja Cat – Tour Ma Vie World Tour | Moda Center
Doggolympics | Willamette Park
Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids | Providence Park
Yard Tree Giveaway at Harrison Park | Harrison Park
Sunday, Oct 18
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta | Tualatin Commons (Lake of the Commons)
Portland Bridal & Wedding Expo | Portland Expo Center - Hall E1
Kung Pao Chickens | LaurelThirst Public House
Bread Fest PDX | Avenue Portland
Cycle Cats Mobbin to Wilsonville | Vera Katz Statue, 930am