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Improvements include an earthquake-ready bridge, and safety improvements for freight, pedestrians and people biking
News article
Travelers should expect periodic full closures of SW Alder Street from Broadway to 6th avenues starting tomorrow, April 29, and continuing weekdays through May 8.
Traffic advisory
Officers conducted a retail theft mission last week, making 11 arrests and seizing an illegal firearm.
Press release
During the full closure of SE Foster Road on Wednesday, April 29, traffic will be detoured via SE Barbara Welch Road to SE Clatsop Street to SE 162nd Avenue.
News article
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.
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Interested in hosting a party in your neighborhood? Register by June 30. You can get a free permit to close off your street, receive a free noise variance, and much more.
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Adjustment Review
This property is new and we are waiting on the county to process change in their assessor database(9960 N Oregonian Ave Unit B)
Public notice - Proposal
Bike to Books 2026 design context is back, plus many other Bike Month activities!
News article
Adjustment Review
4706 NE 24th Ave
Public notice - Land use decision
Improved East Portland play area made possible by the Portland Parks Foundation
News article
In March 2026, Safe Blocks continued its commitment to fostering safer, more connected neighborhoods through hands-on engagement, collaborative resource delivery, and community driven environmental improvements.
News article
Adjustment Review
8349 N Marine Dr (Port of Portland)
Public notice - Land use decision
Biweekly email updates about Building a Better 82nd
Newsletter
The report by the Center for American Progress ranks Portland among the top cities in the nation for reducing gun violence.
News article
Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
News article
A few of Portland’s recycling rules have changed to align with new statewide recycling guidelines. Here are the updates.
Blog post
A man died 11 days after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in the King Neighborhood, and the case is under investigation.
Press release
The motorcyclist who died following a collision on April 1 is being identified.
Updated Press release
Read the April 24, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of April 27.
Newsletter
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