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Earth Day Fun A multicultural celebration for everyone See Metro, page 11 ‘City of Roses’ TriMet Budget Battle Advocates oppose new transit precinct See Local News, page 3 Volume XLVI • Number 16 Established in 1970 www.portlandobserver.com Wednesday • April 19, 2017 Committed to Cultural Diversity Anna Smiley, Lincoln Biftu Amin, Cleveland Ermina Kariuki, Jefferson Keely Nguyen, Franklin Korah Vonderahe, Roosevelt Krishay Hayes-Motley, Benson Lucy Sagoo, St. Mary’s Madi Montgomery, Metro East Maggie Beutler, Wilson Mahi Wondayehu, Central Catholic Mayranni Cervantes, Parkrose Mele Kavapalu, Madison Michaela Canete, Metro West Sade Means, Grant Tiffany Nguyen, David Douglas photos by p rince c harming p hotography Honored Royalty Meet the 2017 Rose Festival Court The Rose Festival Court is comprised of up to 15 outstanding young women chosen from Portland Metro-area high schools. One member will be chosen Rose Festival Queen on the morning of June 10 just before the start of Portland’s annual Grand Floral Parade.