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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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A message from Christine Pezzulo, Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Inspector

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PBOT News Release: PBOT urges the public to plan a safe ride home this holiday season, as traffic crashes may end year on decline

Discount for taxis, Uber and Lyft -- and free TriMet service -- are available for a Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve

Updated Press release


PBOT News Release: Transportation agencies are ready for winter weather, urge the public to be prepared

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) hosted an annual winter preparedness news conference. Agencies gathered at PBOT's Albina Yard to discuss how they prepare each fall for winter weather and what the traveling public need to do to be prepared.

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Portland Fire Chief Ryan Gillespie announces retirement

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