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Recovery and Resilience in Portland

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Fireworks: 911 call times improve on July 4th thanks to new reporting tool

Increased staffing, public education, and a new fireworks reporting tool reduced calls to 911, speeding response times and helping dispatchers focus on emergency calls. Fires caused by fireworks are trending down but still too common. Dots on map show fireworks reported so far in July 2025.

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City Administrator Addresses Federal Compliance and Equity Funding Impacts

Portland is weighing the impact of federal mandates on its equity programs, as compliance becomes a condition for receiving vital grant funding that supports core city services.

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Update on chemical munitions use near ICE facility

City leaders are concerned about the use of chemical munitions near the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Here are the steps we’re taking to reduce use and impact.

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City taps longtime assistant chief from Dallas to lead Portland Fire & Rescue

Lauren Johnson will start work as Portland’s fire chief Aug. 18, taking the helm of 744 employees and a nearly $200 million budget.

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Great Portland events you should not miss

Get ready to have a blast. We’ve got a wealth of incredible events coming to Portland in the next few months. Music. Festivals. Markets. Entertainment. Fun. Check out these marquee events hosted by amazing partners. And come back often for updates.

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