Your Friday, July 12 Daily Primer: Electric Cars For the Poor — Hardesty Fears Vision Zero Is “Weaponized”

WHAT TO KNOW:

Oregon budgeted millions of dollars to help poor people buy electric cars, but much of the money has gone unused. A frustrated advocate says the state must move faster: “The overwhelming narrative is that these are expensive toys for rich white boys.”
Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty waded into controversy last month when she questioned efforts to reduce traffic deaths. This week, she retracted her initial statement and emphasized her key concern: that police traffic enforcement disproportionately targets people of color.
One of the most notorious murderers in Portland history turned up in California last month—with 4 pounds of cocaine and a ton of cash.
A rural Oregon town will celebrate its first official Pride next month, making it one of the smallest cities to host the event: “If this tiny town can do it, anyone can do it.”
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced a bill that would end family separations and set minimum health and safety standards at U.S. Border Patrol stations where migrant children are being held.
Some of the best pizza in Portland is coming to the westside. Ranch Pizza, which currently serves its deep-dish, square-shaped Detroit-style pies out of a heavily-trafficked spot in Northeast Portland, is opening a second location across the river.

WHAT TO WATCH:

Portland is one of a select few cities screening Quentin Tarantino’s latest movie in 35mm. Last time the Hollywood Theatre held a special screening of one of his movies, the legendary director made a surprise appearance.

MUST-LISTEN:

On her debut album, D.Y.K.E., KayelaJ tackles her inner demons. The ease with which Johnson is so open so early on in her discography is something to be respected and recognized.

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