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The removal of the Burrell Elm was hard on many community members, but thanks to partners, its impact will continue long after the last leaf fell.
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The report responds to a City Council resolution that directed the City Administrator to develop temporary and longer-term recommendations to reform design review processes.
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The suspect who hit and run PPB officers in January has been arrested and is in jail facing numerous charges, while the injured officers are still on injury leave working to recover.
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The landmark tree was removed in 2024 due to irreversible decline and public safety concerns, but PP&R has ensured that its story will live on.
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Each May, building code professionals around the world promote Building Safety Month. Organized by the International Code Council, Building Safety Month seeks to raise awareness about the importance of building safety and of modern and updated building codes.
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Two people were arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred during an event at a Southeast Portland park.
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The suspect in an April 2026 assault has been arrested.
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Three Building Official Determinations (BODs) were issued to provide answers about the application of building codes and outline optional alternatives.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2026
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Design with Modification and Adjustment Review
1151 SW Vermont St
Public notice - Request for response
Historic Resource Review
222 NW 4th Ave
Public notice - Proposal
Middle Housing Land Division Subdivision Review
8404 SW 45th Ave
Public notice - Land use decision
Conditional Use Review
5206-5266 E BURNSIDE ST
Public notice - Land use decision
Learn about environmental justice leader Charles Lee.
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Case #2026-19059. To avoid demolition of this vessel, the owner must pick up their boat by end of day on June 13, 2026, or the vessel will be vested to the City of Portland. The owner will be responsible for all associated costs
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Subject to the N/NE Preference Policy, M Carter Commons brings 62 new affordable homes to Overlook, directly adjacent to Kaiser Permanente and Overlook Park. Made up of studios and 1-bedrooms, M Carter Commons is ideally suited for low-income seniors.
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The Portland Water Bureau is proposing a new administrative rule related to water rates, charges, and fees. These rules were previously included in the annual water rates ordinance. The public comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026.
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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.
Updated Report
Throughout April, Safe Blocks worked alongside East Portland communities to expand access to key services, improve shared spaces, engage youth, and launch new opportunities for creative placemaking.
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