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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Dec 31, 2022

The following parishes in the Portland Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Google Tools for Small Business on Jan. 4

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

Feeling overwhelmed with too many emails, out of control documents or a busy schedule?

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Multnomah County Library to begin major expansion and upgrades at Midland

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Major transformations are underway for Multnomah County Library with plans for expanded and modernized library spaces.

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University of Portland Chemistry and Physics Students Team Up to Explore Energy Conversion and Storage

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2022

Supported by a $396,000 grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), University of Portland students and faculty have launched a three-year research project to mitigate climate change by improving the conversion and storage of electrical energy.

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Shelter expansion continues: Board approves new capacity, renovations at Arbor Lodge Shelter; COVID-19 motel leases extended

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

Through a series of related votes, the Board of County Commissioners took steps Dec. 15 to extend the Joint Office of Homeless Services’ ongoing expansion of emergency shelter.

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Travel Advisory: Get ready! Snow, freezing rain could cause hazardous road conditions Thursday afternoon through Saturday

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

The National Weather Service has advised the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to expect below-freezing temperatures, wind gusts up to 55 mph and snow, followed by freezing rain for the Portland area starting Wednesday night and continuing through Saturday, Dec. 24.

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Commissioner Hardesty, PBOT Announce Agreement to Begin Revitalization of O’Bryant Square

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

Late last week, Commissioner Hardesty signed off on an emergency procurement letter to move forward with the first step towards reopening O’Bryant Square – demolition of the current unsafe structure.

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‘Clear common sense’: Board taps surplus funds to help 3,400 households avoid eviction, while accelerating work to help people leave streets for housing

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2022

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 15 unanimously approved(link is external) $15 million to help as many as 3,400 households avoid homelessness over the next six months — drawing from Supportive Housing Services Measure funds to shore up eviction-prevention programs expanded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Dec 24, 2022

The following parishes in the Portland Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Hebrew Bible Conference in March 2023

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2022

Celebrating Ray Lubeck and a Love for the Tanak

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Board declares District 3 seat vacant; calls May election

By Press release submission | Dec 22, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 15 declared the commission seat representing District 3 in Southeast Portland vacant and called for an election for May 2023 to replace Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson, who was elected Multnomah County Chair on Nov. 8, 2022.

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Shelter expansion continues: Board approves new capacity, renovations at Arbor Lodge Shelter; COVID-19 motel leases extended

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

Through a series of related votes, the Board of County Commissioners took steps Dec. 15 to extend the Joint Office of Homeless Services’ ongoing expansion of emergency shelter.

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Portland City Auditor hires new Ombudsman

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2022

The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Jennifer Croft has been selected to serve as the new City Ombudsman. Croft will succeed long-time Ombudsman Margie Sollinger, who is leaving at the end of the year.

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Columbia Pool in North Portland to Remain Closed Permanently

By Press release submission | Dec 19, 2022

After years of deliberation and inspections, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has recommended Columbia Pool be permanently closed due to life-safety hazards and diminishing structural integrity.

Update For Drivers Regarding the Liquid Spill

By Press release submission | Dec 19, 2022

In an earlier press release, the Sheriff's Office provided an email address for information regarding the liquid spill.

Oregon Environmental Quality Commission to hold special meeting via Zoom, Dec. 19

By Press release submission | Dec 19, 2022

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to address one action item for the proposed Advanced Clean Cars II rules and related rule changes for Oregon's Low Emission Vehicles/Zero Emission Vehicles Program.

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Dec 17, 2022

The following parishes in the Portland Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Registered sex offenders: 298 living in Multnomah County in November

By Portland Courant | Dec 16, 2022

Multnomah County is home to one less registered sex offender in November compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

We’re hiring Facility Security Officers

By Press release submission | Dec 16, 2022

We’re hiring Facility Security Officers.

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Ace Hardware earns raves in annual report for product availability and easy shopping

By Portland Courant | Dec 15, 2022

Ace Hardware received the second highest number of points in the Top Omnichannel 100 Retailers report.