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Portlanders give the City’s arts and culture offerings high marks in Insights Survey
The results of 2024's Insights Survey shows that most Portlanders have a positive perception of the City's arts and culture offerings.
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Poll: Portlanders Willing to Make Tough City Budget Choices
City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney and Councilor Steve Novick released a poll in which DHM Research asked 600 Portlanders for their thoughts on the tough budget choices facing the Council and the Mayor.
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Asset Management: Strategic and coordinated approach needed to take on City’s long-standing issues
For years, the City has underinvested in maintaining its aging assets. Now, it is facing a backlog of costly and urgent needs that it lacks the funding to meet. Our audit recommends that the new form of government take a more strategic approach to developing the infrastructure for infrastructure.
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Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-016007 DZM
Design with Modification Review
2400 SW 4th Ave
Public notice - Proposal
City of Portland reaches new labor agreements with two unions, third still in mediation
The City of Portland last month ratified new collective bargaining agreements with two of the City’s labor unions; mediation continues with a third.
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What has the City been doing to address Portland’s housing shortage?
The Community and Economic Development service area is working across its teams and in partnership with others on innovative solutions to address Portland's housing shortage, increase affordable units, and streamline and simplify the homebuilding process.
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NPPC requests Mayor Wilson to speak out about Abrego Garcia case
NPPC asks Mayor Wilson to advocate for the release and return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, for the Portland State University students whose visas were revoked, and for the defense of due process over all.
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Multi-Agency Fentanyl Enforcement Operation Results in Arrests, Drug and Cash Seizures (Photo)
A multi-agency fentanyl enforcement operation resulted in dozens of arrests, as well as the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash.
Press release

Weekly Street Services report: April 14-20, 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.
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Office of Arts & Culture presents on grantmaking, arts education, and more for City’s Arts and Economy Committee
Arts & Culture Director Chariti Montez presented to the Portland City Council's Arts and Economy Committee on April 22, 2025.
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Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-024756 AD
Adjustment Review
323 NE 47th Ave
Public notice - Proposal
Dawson Park Playdate Event
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Taming a billion-dollar beast
Data analyst Gennie Nguyen leads the Portland Lift project, aimed at changing the way Portland manages bids, contracts, and vendors. The goal? A bigger pool of vendors, more bids, lower prices, better quality, and more equity.
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Notice of Land Use Request for Response LU 25-009539 CU AD
Conditional Use and Adjustment Review
3054 NE Hoyt St
Public notice - Request for Response
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle, Major Crash Team Investigating
A Pedestrian has died in North Portland
Press release
Shining a flashlight on a billion-dollar behemoth
The Portland Lift project brings more transparency to the City’s contracts, strengthening accountability, trimming costs and boosting local businesses.
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Driver Killed in East Columbia Neighborhood Crash Identified
A man killed in a crash in East Columbia Neighborhood near Delta Park is identified
Updated Press release

Ed Benedict Park Playground Now Open After Portland Parks & Recreation Improvements
New play equipment for park serving 1,600 nearby households
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Slow down for workers as construction season enters high gear
The public servants building projects that improve our lives have family to protect and support, just like you. That’s why Portland Public Works is reminding the public to keep their distance from crews at work and slow down when traveling through work zones.
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