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News from 2023

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PP&R presents the 2nd Annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Celebrating Black Excellence!

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 28, 2023

It’s back! The second annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday

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Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 27, 2023

The SE Yamhill sinkhole repair has been extended longer than expected due to the limited availability of materials required to repair a sewer of this size and age

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Historic Preservation Celebrates Portland’s Places of Pride

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 27, 2023

The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project will participate in Portland Waterfront Pride Festival, inviting people to share their stories and experiences

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Registered sex offenders: 296 living in Multnomah County in Q1

By Portland Courant | Jun 27, 2023

There were two fewer registered sex offenders living in Multnomah County in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered sex offenders: 41 living in Clackamas County in Q1

By Portland Courant | Jun 26, 2023

The Oregon Sex Offender Registry shows two fewer registered sex offenders living in Clackamas County in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter.

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Blumenauer, McGovern Renew Call to Save the Bees

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 26, 2023

To mark National Pollinators Week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) today introduced legislation to protect America’s bees, birds, bats, and other pollinators and secure vital agricultural food production.

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Jun 24, 2023

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

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New Aquatic Center To Be Built at Northgate Park in North Portland

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 24, 2023

After extensive community feedback and with equity factors being the deciding criteria, Culture and Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan and Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long announced the new North Portland Aquatic Center will be built at Northgate Park

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Interested in Helping Guide the Permitting Process in Portland? Apply to Serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 24, 2023

The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee

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2023 David Campbell Memorial Ceremony

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 24, 2023

Portland Fire & Rescue and the David Campbell Memorial Association host Annual David Campbell Memorial Ceremony at Portland Firefighters Park

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Catholic Vote President: ‘I am pledging to make the maximum donation from our PAC to any credible pro-life candidate who steps forward to challenge’ Rep. Lori Chávez-DeRemer

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 23, 2023

The president of Catholic Vote has retracted the group’s support for U.S. Rep. Lori Chávez-DeRemer, saying his group will support “any credible pro-life” challenger to the congresswoman.

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Emergency Water System Repairs Require Weekend Traffic Closures on NE Prescott Street

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 23, 2023

Emergency water system repairs by the Portland Water Bureau require closures to vehicle traffic on NE Prescott Street this Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25

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Weekly Street Services report: June 12 - 18, 2023

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 23, 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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Mayor Wheeler to Propose Ordinance Prohibiting Consumption of Controlled Substances in Public Spaces

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 23, 2023

The Mayor’s proposed ordinance will amend Portland city code restrictions on illegal drug use on streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way

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Mayor Announces Formation of Regional Taskforce to Address Collective Impact of Taxes, Rates & Fees

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 22, 2023

Mayor Wheeler has announced the formation of a taskforce to address the collective impact of taxes, rates, and fees on the Portland region

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Enhanced Dashboard Provides Greater Transparency, Predictability for Building Permit Review

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 22, 2023

This updated dashboard highlights the amount of time taken by different City of Portland bureaus’ development review teams in evaluating building permit applications

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City of Portland Opens Search for Next Housing Director

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 21, 2023

As the City of Portland responds to the housing crisis, a national search is under way for a permanent director of the Portland Housing Bureau

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New Garbage Day Reminders: Easy, Convenient, and Free

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 21, 2023

Download the Portland Garbage Day Reminder app, or sign up for email, text, or phone call reminders

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Rental Housing Application and Screening: New 2023 Income Requirement Table

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 21, 2023

Updated table for determining minimum income requirements for rental housing applicants under PCC 30.01.086

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The Independent Salary Commission Seeks Public Comment on Draft Pay Recommendations for Portland’s Future Elected Officials

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 20, 2023

​​​​​​​Research on a living wage and a thriving wage begins a community conversation about who can afford to run for elected office