Making the Case
Senator has high
hopes for Measure
11 reforms
See Local News, page 3
‘City
of
Roses’
Hobbs
Waters on
Empowerment
Youngest artist
ever featured at
downtown space
See Metro, page 7
Volume XLVIII • Number 16
Established in 1970
www.portlandobserver.com
Wednesday • May 1, 2019
Committed to Cultural Diversity
Sophia Zhang, Lincoln
Olivia Joy Keepes, La Salle
Tori Lopez, Tigard
Makenzie Espinoza, Roosevelt
Aleena Thammavong, David Douglas
Lindsey Hausafus, Cleveland
Mya Brazile, St. Mary’s
Christina Liu, Franklin
Chloe Unflat, Wilson
Ellie Hylland, Central Catholic
Amy Bonilla, Parkrose
Gabby Ferroggiaro, Madison
Melissa Davila, Benson
Daria Stalions, Jefferson
Stella Monteverde-Cakebread, Grant
2019 Rose Festival Court
Fifteen outstanding young women from Portland metro area high schools comprise the 2019 Rose Festival Court. With history and tradition at
its center, the court program provides the students scholarships for higher education, promotes community outreach and volunteerism, and
offers networking and mentoring opportunities.