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.