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Notice of Land Use Decision LU 25-079366 AD
Adjustment Review
1624 SE 52nd Ave
Public notice - Land Use Decision
Notice of Land Use Decision LU 25-051249 HR
Historic Resource Review
NE 18th Ave (vacant lot between NE Knott and NE Brazee, R731009)
Public notice - Land Use Decision
Notice of Land Use Decision LU 25-077778 MLDP
Middle Housing Land Division Partition Review
2922 SE Francis St
Public notice - Land Use Decision
December 2025 Newsletter from the Office of Community-based Police Accountability
This monthly newsletter provides updates on the City's new police Oversight System, so readers have the opportunity to stay informed and actively engaged in our efforts to center community concerns in police reform.
Newsletter

Unanimous: City Council Confirms Lee as Portland’s Next City Administrator
City Council votes to confirm Raymond C. Lee III as Portland’s first long-term city administrator. Lee brings nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning Greeley, Colo., Dallas and Amarillo, Texas. He starts work Dec. 29.
News article

Man Deceased After Shooting In Southeast Portland
A man has been shot and killed in the Hazelwood neighborhood. Homicide Detectives have responded to the scene to investigate.
Press release

Sewage Advisory: Sewage Release in South Portland Impacting the Willamette River
Around noon on Tuesday, December 9, City crews reported a sewage release on S Fielding Rd in South Portland. The release is from private property and is impacting a stormwater inlet that discharges to the Willamette River.
News article
Quarterly Report – Q3 2025
News article

City of Portland Announces Ting Lu as First-Ever Director of Public Utilities
New executive role unifies leadership for Portland’s Environmental Services and Water bureaus, with Dr. Lu leading integrated drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater services for nearly one million customers.
News article
Weekly Street Services report: December 1-7, 2025
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
Report
Sewage Advisory: Crews Responding to Sewage Release in Southwest Portland
On Tuesday, December 9, City crews responded to a sewage release on SW Sunset Blvd near its intersection with SW Richardson St in Southwest Portland. As a precaution, the public is advised to follow any posted signage in the area.
News article
UPDATE: New Details on Vehicle Linked to Missing Endangered Man
The Portland Police Bureau is releasing new information about the vehicle a missing endangered man may be driving.
Updated Press release

Holiday garbage and recycling tips
How to recycle common holiday waste, what to do with your tree after the holidays, and pickup delays due to holidays and winter weather.
News article

CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River
A combined sewer overflow (CSO) advisory has been issued for the Willamette River.
News article
Notice of Land Use Decision LU 25-078873 MLDS
Middle Housing Land Division Subdivision Review
8809 N Dwight Ave
Public notice - Land Use Decision
Travel Advisory: Heavy rains Monday night through Wednesday, and especially heavy rain Tuesday morning, may lead to road hazards, street flooding
Heavier rain on Tuesday morning
Updated Traffic Advisory
Investigation into Death of Baby Leads to Arrest
The investigation into the death of a baby has resulted in an arrest.
Press release

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) celebrates fourth round of Community Grants
Portland’s Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) has awarded $64M to 60 new community-led climate projects. From green energy initiatives to urban greening and job creation, our grantees are driving impactful, local change and fostering a resilient, equitable future for our city.
Blog post

UPDATE: Missing Endangered Woman Located
A missing endangered woman has been found safe.
Updated Press release

Notice of a Land Use Decision LU 25-085012 HR
Historic Resource Review
1025 SE Pine St
Public notice - Land Use Decision
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