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News from May 2023

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Blumenauer, Schiff Demand Investigation into Elon Musk’s Neuralink

By Portland Courant Report | May 31, 2023

On May 16, 2023, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) led a letter to the U.S Department of Agriculture requesting an investigation into conflicts of interest within the panel responsible for overseeing animal testing at Elon Musk’s medical device company, Neuralink.

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Summer Free For All Returns for 2023!

By Portland Courant Report | May 31, 2023

Full slate of FREE movies, concerts, Free Lunch + Play, and more; second annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival set for Ventura Park

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Quarterly Report – Q1 2023

By Portland Courant Report | May 31, 2023

The Settlement Agreement with the United States Department of Justice requires investigations into police misconduct be completed in 180 days

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PAC - June 2023 Public Meetings

By Portland Courant Report | May 31, 2023

The Police Accountability Commission is a group of twenty community members developing a new accountability system for Portland police, including a new oversight board and a new investigatory and disciplinary system

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Blumenauer, Sen. Brown Introduce Tax Incentive to Bike to Work

By Portland Courant Report | May 30, 2023

On May 18, 2023, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2023 to reinstate bicycle commuter benefits, allowing employees to receive a bicycle benefit of up to 30% of employer-offered parking benefits.

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Blumenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter Demanding Investigation into Kentucky Derby Horse Deaths

By Portland Courant Report | May 29, 2023

On May 19, 2023, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, lead a letter urging the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) for a full investigation into the horse deaths that have occurred in the leadup of this year’s Kentucky Derby.

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Engagement Coordinator Position

By Portland Courant Report | May 28, 2023

Do you want to play a pivotal role in the success of the transition implementation?

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SW Capitol Highway Detour FAQ

By Portland Courant Report | May 28, 2023

A detour of southbound traffic on SW Capitol Highway between SW Garden Home Road and SW Taylors Ferry Road began Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021, and will be in effect until June 2023

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | May 27, 2023

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

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Interested in Helping Improve Neighborhood Livability While Supporting Special Events? Apply to Serve on the Noise Review Board

By Portland Courant Report | May 27, 2023

The City of Portland seeks interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply

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PAC - June 2023 Public Meetings

By Portland Courant Report | May 27, 2023

The Police Accountability Commission is a group of twenty community members developing a new accountability system for Portland police, including a new oversight board and a new investigatory and disciplinary system

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Notice of Pre-Seizure of Vessel

By Portland Courant Report | May 27, 2023

Vessels will be towed 10 business days from posting date

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Public Comments Requested: Environmental Services Proposes Sale of Industrial Property and Boat Ramp at 3737 N Emerson

By Portland Courant Report | May 26, 2023

Environmental Services is seeking public comments on a potential property sale

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Updates to Portland’s Camping Code Coming to Portland City Council May 31

By Portland Courant Report | May 26, 2023

The Mayor’s proposed ordinance will amend Portland City Code restrictions on camping in the public right of way

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Stephen Zipprich of Portland Honored as North America's 911 Dispatcher of the Year: Award Honors an Exemplary Emergency Dispatcher for Professional Excellence

By Portland Courant Report | May 25, 2023

Senior call taker and dispatcher Stephen Zipprich of the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) was honored as North America’s 911 Dispatcher of the Year by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED), the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch and response services worldwide and the leading body of emergency dispatch experts

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Portland Community Groups and Local Government Partners Prepare for Weather Emergencies

By Portland Courant Report | May 24, 2023

Community organizations who serve Portland’s diverse communities are participating in the next in a series of exercises on extreme weather to prepare for emergencies

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Weekly Street Services Report: May 15 - 21, 2023

By Portland Courant Report | May 24, 2023

The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland

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Proposed Amendments to Portland’s Parking Code to be Considered by City Council

By Portland Courant Report | May 24, 2023

Portlanders invited to review the Parking Compliance Amendments Recommended Draft and testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on June 7

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Thousands entered, 25 won: Tours of the City’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Gave Portlanders a Behind-the-Scenes Look of Public Works

By Portland Courant Report | May 23, 2023

This year’s edition of RiverViews, the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services’s annual mailer to all our customers, came with a curious offer – a chance to win a free tour of the City’s main wastewater treatment and resource recovery plant

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"What Do Portlanders Most Complain About? City Releases Report of Top Complaints Received in 2022"

By Portland Courant Report | May 23, 2023

The Portland's Ombudsman office investigates official complaints about city government to find ways to resolve them — and its annual report about 2022 was just released