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Traffic Advisory: Traffic impacts in Portland's Central Business District beginning this weekend through 4th of July holiday

Updated June 21, 2017 5:17 pm News article

News Advisory: Crosswalk education and enforcement action planned for NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at NE Jarrett Street on Thursday, June 22

Updated June 21, 2017 3:00 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Street improvements to close lanes on East Burnside between 28th to 32nd Avenues from Tuesday, June 20 to Monday, June 26

Updated June 19, 2017 3:47 pm News article

PP&R and Leave No Trace present a FREE community event in Forest Park on Friday, June 23

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is partnering with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to host a community event and other educational activities the week of June 19-26, 2017.

Updated June 19, 2017 10:06 am News article

Mayor’s proclamation sets independence Charter changes in motion

June 15, 2017 5:03 pm Blog post

Swimming, boating and habitat restoration in Willamette River get big lift

City Council endorses plan for Eastbank Crescent and study of potential swimming beaches in the Central City.

June 14, 2017 5:55 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation, Under Armour Begin Partnership

Updated June 12, 2017 9:21 am News article

"Report: 911 response times longer than reported for years"

Article from the Portland Tribune. June 8, 2017.

June 8, 2017 9:00 am News article

Traffic Advisory: Signal improvements require late night lane closures on SE Cesar Chavez Boulevard at SE Belmont Street on Thursday night

Updated June 7, 2017 4:40 pm News article

911 hold times longer than reported

One of the key measurements of the Bureau of Emergency Communication’s performance is how quickly 911 operators answer emergency calls. Contrary to the Bureau’s assertions, it is performing well below accepted standards.

June 7, 2017 9:00 am Report

Photograph of a cell phone dialing 911 with text in the foreground that says, "911 hold times longer than reported. June 2017"

Ombudsman Report: 911 hold times longer than reported

City Ombudsman Margie Sollinger issued a report providing a technical explanation for the discrepancy between the Bureau of Emergency Communication's self-reported and actual performance and makes recommendations to City Council. This is a summary of the report.

June 7, 2017 9:00 am Press release