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Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway

Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.

December 11, 2023 2:56 pm News article

Audit Update: The Office of Management and Finance has addressed most City credit card risks; purchase of gift cards prohibited until City policy is in place

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, City credit card use slowed during pandemic but exposes underlying risks.

August 30, 2023 12:01 am News article

Audit Update: Council’s legislative changes helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund put management systems in place

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program.

July 5, 2023 12:01 am News article

Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

June 22, 2023 6:12 pm News article

Rainy season on the Willamette: Big Pipe Tracker shows in real-time how river stays sewage-free

As the rainy season begins (finally!), check the Big Pipe Tracker to find out how full the Big Pipe system is as it protects the Willamette River from combined sewer overflows.

October 21, 2022 7:45 am News article

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Update - September 2022

Read our September e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.

September 13, 2022 8:00 am Newsletter

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Update - July 2022

Read our July e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.

July 25, 2022 12:00 pm Newsletter

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Update - June 2022

Read our June e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.

June 13, 2022 8:57 am Newsletter

Summer on the Willamette River – weekly water quality testing begins for 10th season

Want to swim, boat, play in the Willamette River? Water quality is good for recreation. A decade of data show low bacteria levels in the Willamette River - well within DEQ guidelines for water recreation. Find out weekly test results all summer long.

June 7, 2022 9:20 am Press release

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Project Update - March 2022 (2nd edition)

Read our March e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.

Updated March 24, 2022 8:34 am Newsletter

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Project Update - March 2022

Read our March e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.

Updated March 16, 2022 8:34 am Newsletter

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof - October 2021

October 12, 2021 10:36 am Newsletter

Plan ahead for trips to Washington Park—Next phase in reservoir project requires road closure

Visitors to Washington Park, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland International Rose Test Garden, should plan for limited parking options in September due to construction near the new reservoir. Easy access to parking is available using Washington Park's free shuttle service.

Updated September 29, 2021 1:57 pm Traffic Advisory

CSO Advisory: Heavy weekend rains led to Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) to Willamette River at N Burlington and Edison

September 19, 2021 7:07 am Press release

Lower Macleay Trail Temporarily Closed August 17, 2021 Through December 2021

August 13, 2021 4:00 pm News article

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Project Update - August 2021

Learn more about anticipated truck traffic and construction at Powell Butte Nature Park in our project e-newsletter.

July 30, 2021 7:00 am News article

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Project Update - June 2021

Updated July 26, 2021 8:34 am Newsletter