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$20,000 Reward for Information Remains in Place Eight Years After Homicide
Eight years after the homicide of Brian Spaulding, the Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's help to solve the case.
Press release

Protesters Place Flammable Material, Lit Flare Against ICE Building, Officers Arrest 3
Three people were arrested at a protest outside the ICE Facility in the South Portland Neighborhood after a lit flare was placed against the building.
Press release

Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-040678 MLDP
Middle Housing Land Division Partition Review
3780 SE 49th Ave
Public notice - Proposal
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-032496 EN
Environmental Review
8050 & 8104 SE 145th Ct
Public notice - Proposal
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-040180 AD
Adjustment Review
1116 N Failing St
Public notice - Proposal
Portland Police Bureau 2024 Annual Report Meetings
We want your voice at the table. Join one of our upcoming virtual meetings to hear precinct-specific updates, ask questions, and help shape our shared path forward.
Updated Blog post

Fees for sewer lateral repair and connection permits increasing July 1
Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have partnered to adjust the fees for sewer lateral repair (UR) and sewer connection (UC) permits to ensure full cost recovery for this important program.
News article

Traffic Advisory: Next round of paving on SW Fourth Avenue begins Friday, June 13 with weekend road closure between SW Market and Clay streets
Work will require detours and a closure of SW Fourth Avenue between SW Harrison and Market streets from 9 p.m. on Friday, June 13 through 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 15
Traffic Advisory

Notice of Land Use Decision LU 24-092854 EN
Environmental Review
3637 SW Kanan Dr
Public notice - Land Use Decision
Adoption of Administrative Rules for ARA 16.02: Signature Requirements for Recall Petitions | June 2025
The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule, which is effective on June 11, 2025.
Public notice
Reminder: Join us this Saturday for a sneak peek of the iconic new Washington Park Reservoir
Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Public Works Service Area for a celebration at the Washington Park Reservoir site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14!
Press release

Proposed Deletion of TRN-9.04 (Drop Curbs, Handicap Ramps & Temporary Curb Crossing)
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is deleting an administrative rule: TRN-9.04 (Drop Curbs, Handicap Ramps & Temporary Curb Crossing). More information can be found below.
Public notice - Proposal
Proposed Deletion of TRN-2.02 (Accident Location Lookup Payment Process)
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is deleting an administrative rule: TRN-2.02 (Accident Location Lookup Payment Process). More information can be found below.
Public notice - Proposal
City of Portland Invests $26M to Acquire, Convert Three Apartment Buildings to Affordable Housing
The three buildings total 226 units; Metro Housing Bond funds were used for one acquisition, TIF dollars for two.
Press release

Portland City Council closer to adopting $8.6 billion budget
Key amendments to the 2025-26 city budget would restore cuts to parks maintenance, reduce funding for tree regulation, and redirect spending on contractors to support councilors’ priorities.
News article

Weekly Street Services report: June 2-8, 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
15 Hours of Democracy: Budget Victories and Community Building
Councilor Avalos explains her budget amendment redirecting $2M from police to parks. She highlights victories including the Unified Housing Strategy, constituent engagement through 244+ door knocks, and upcoming amendments for police accountability and affordable housing preservation.
News article
Missing Man Found Safe
A missing endangered man last seen in the Piedmont Neighborhood. William "Bill" Fregosi was located by Hillsboro Police Department. He has been safely reunited with family.
Updated Press release

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All Returns for 2025
Parks Local Option Levy brings back free movies, concerts, Free Lunch + Play, festivals, and more citywide
News article
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