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Portland Water Bureau Transitions to Groundwater as Result of Storm Damage
The water remains safe to drink. The Portland Water Bureau operates a resilient water system, with two excellent supplies of water. Because of heavy rain in the Bull Run Watershed, we have switched to using our groundwater system.
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CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River
An advisory is in effect through 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2021; avoid contact with river water downstream of the Ross Island Bridge due to increased bacteria.
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Construction Activity Update - Nov. 12
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Enhanced Service District Audit Response Underway
The City is proud to announce the beginning of the 18-month Enhanced Service District audit response process. The three-stage process includes Information, Listening and Implementation. Learn how to be involved and stay apprised of upcoming announcements.
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Plan to protect Portland’s residents, properties and floodplains ready for public review and comment
Public comments sought on the Floodplain Resilience Plan Discussion Draft; learn how the plan will help make the city’s environmental zones and nearby communities more resilient at online open house events.
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Street and rail repairs on NW 9th Avenue at Naito Parkway continue through Friday, Nov. 19
Beginning Monday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 19, the Portland Terminal Railway Company and the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be completing street and railway repairs on NW 9th Avenue between NW Overton Street and NW Naito Parkway.
Updated Traffic Advisory
West Portland Town Center Plan testimony deadline extended to Friday, October 29 at 5 p.m.
Community members invited to review the new long-range plan for SW Portland and share their comments with the Planning and Sustainability Commission.
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Love your throne on World Toilet Day
Hopefully our panic-buying toilet paper days are over. But, oh, the rush on a well-stocked TP aisle in the early weeks of the pandemic! Goes to show that when the $#!+ hits the metaphorical fan, we know what’s important: TOILETS.
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Safer streets, better connections, and a freshly paved roadway on SE 136th Avenue thanks to Fixing Our Streets
New street trees and wayfinding improve the quality of life for residents in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood in East Portland
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Data Loss Prevention Program stronger after most recommendations implemented
This is a three-year follow-up to our 2018 report, "Data Loss Prevention: City's approach is sound but its practices should be strengthened."
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Weekly campsite report: Nov. 1-7, 2021
When community members report concerns about campsites, the Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program assesses each location, helps clean up trash and debris, and evaluates health and safety risks. See how the program served Portland this week.
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City of Portland establishes COVID-19 vaccination requirement for vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees
Effective January 3, 2022 the City of Portland will require all its vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees who perform in-person work for the city to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who do not meet the requirement could be denied access to city facilities to perform work.
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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 3, 2021 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars
2021 Third Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
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Mayor Wheeler discusses his budget priorities during Work Session
Mayor Wheeler discussed the Fall Budget Monitoring Process, including his proposals, during the 2PM City Council Work Session on November 4.
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Mayor Wheeler announces public safety investments as part of Fall Budget Monitoring Process
Mayor Wheeler proposed his Fall Budget Monitoring Process package for public safety during a press conference on Wednesday.
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Portland Street Response Night Shift Launches Nov 4; PSR Offers Increased Hours, Expanded Boundaries
On Nov 4, Portland Street Response’s second shift will start taking calls and offers expanded service from 6 pm – 2:30 am Thursday through Sunday. PSR’s existing day shift has changed its hours to 9 am to 5 pm Monday – Thursday. Both shifts will respond in a new expanded boundary.
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Big Pipe reaches 10-year milestone; new online tracker lets public see in real-time how Willamette River stays sewage-free
A decade of data show how Portlanders’ investment in the Big Pipe system is working to send sewage and stormwater to the City’s treatment plant and make overflows rare. The new Big Pipe Tracker lets the public see the system in action.
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