Your Daily Guide

A Roadblock on Moda Center Funding

In an interview with Willamette Week, City Councilor Steve Novick makes clear he won’t be voting to direct climate fund dollars toward renovating the Moda Center. That’s a problem for Mayor Keith Wilson and other elected officials who want to use that source of funding to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in town.

• Where climate funds should go: Novick wants more climate money to go toward addressing transportation and makes the point that he could be the decisive swing vote on this issue. [Willamette Week]
• Novick’s warning shot: He’d previously told the Oregonian about his reservations. His latest interview draws a brighter line. [Oregonian]
• Remember: The mayor isn’t the only one eyeing the Portland Clean Energy Fund for other projects. The police union is supporting a possible ballot measure to divert money toward hiring 400 police. [KOIN]

Novick appreciation: On the podcast, we recently started the show with our favorite Novick moments, including funny ads from his unsuccessful run for U.S. Senate. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

• Police in drag? Councilor Novick himself also recently appeared on the podcast to discuss ideas — some wild, some practical — for downtown. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Measles in Gresham

So far this year, there’s been one documented case of measles contracted in Multnomah County. A partially vaccinated individual came into contact with the airborne virus at a WinCo in Gresham on March 7 — where health officials had previously warned of potential exposures. Reminder: The risk of measles is low if you’re fully vaccinated. [Willamette Week]

• Related: As of Friday, there'd been 11 cases identified so far this year in Oregon. [Oregon Health Authority]

Actor Kurt Russell at Portland’s Hollywood Theatre

In the midst of a year-long celebration of its centennial anniversary, the Hollywood Theatre is hosting the actor Kurt Russell for a Q&A and a screening of “The Thing,” the frightening sci-fi movie from the 1980s. [Oregonian]

• Tickets for the May 9 event will be available to the general public on Friday — if Hollywood Theatre members don’t snap them all up during a presale offering.

Another Landslide on Northwest Cornell Road

Ten days after a landslide resulted in a sinkhole and closure of Northwest Cornell Road, a nearby stretch of the road through the West Hills again closed. This time, a landslide led to downed trees between two tunnels. [KGW]