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Good morning, Portland. Some very sad news to start us off: Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish died of cancer yesterday. He was 61.
I will remember Nick Fish by his delightful flower-patterned ties, his eagerness in my thoughts on the news, his support of local media, and his ability to treat me with respect and kindness even after I'd written something unfavorable about his office.
â Alex Zielinski (@alex_zee) January 3, 2020
I'm heartbroken to hear about Nick Fish's passing. I admired his persistence, commitment & passion for Portland and the people who live here.
â Cameron Whitten (@CameronWhitten) January 3, 2020
We lost a reliable community leader & an amazing human being. His presence will live on in the actions of the many people he inspiredâ¤ď¸ pic.twitter.com/vougkTwFMG
Back when I was on the arts beat, there wasnât a public official I ran into more at show openings and fundraisers than Nick Fish. His unwavering and joyful support of the artsâand this city as a wholeâwill be deeply missed. https://t.co/oisnhViGzh
â Aaron Scott OPB (@aarondavidscott) January 3, 2020
Saddened by the passing of Commissioner Nick Fish. He was a lover of soccer and a great supporter and friend of the club. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
â Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) January 3, 2020
Here are the rest of the headlines.
Escalation: The US assassinated Iranian leader Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike this morning. A Pentagon official says this move is meant to "deter future Iranian attack plans," though many worry it's an escalation of tensions that could lead to all-out war.
"Justice for Nikki": A man suspected of murdering Nikki Kuhnhausen, a teenage transgender girl in Vancouver, Washington, now has a trial date set in July. His bail is set at $750,000.
Happy New Laws: A slew of new state laws went into effect on January 1, 2020, including a new bike-friendly traffic rule and expanded protections for pregnant workers. Read about those laws and others that could affect your daily life in our roundup.
A is for Amazon, Z is for Zenith: 2019: What did it all mean? In Portland, it was nonstop local newsâcheck out our handy ABCs of the year in news here, or pick up a new print issue of the Mercury today.
Interesting Story, Haunting Image:
In clash with Trump administration, House Democrats seek secret grand jury evidence and testimony from former White House counsel Donald McGahn https://t.co/DPalFNg11T
â The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 3, 2020
Staying Put: A seaside Australian town has been engulfed by wildfires since Christmas, but some residents are ignoring government warnings to evacuate, worrying about danger elsewhere and reluctant to abandon their homes.
ICYMI: Blog of the decade, for sure.
The most consequential thing I've written this year TBH:https://t.co/xIySPTRdxI
â Blair Stenvick (@BlairStenvick) December 30, 2019
