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Holidays Closure Notice: Friday December 24th and Friday December 31st 2021

Urban Forestry Closure Friday December 24th and Friday December 31st 2021

December 31, 2021 11:47 am News article

Audit Update: Intentions for equity in construction contracting are good, progress is slow

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2020 report, "Equity in Construction Contracting: Some goals achieved despite, mismanagement, waste, and gamesmanship."

December 28, 2021 12:00 am News article

2021 Year in Review: Mayor's Bureaus

December 27, 2021 10:22 am News article

City of Portland, Multnomah County declare State of Emergency ahead of winter weather

December 23, 2021 5:20 pm News article

Once-in-a-Decade City Charter Review and Listening Sessions

It's time to review and amend the City Charter. The Charter Commission has listening sessions for Portlanders who want to add their voices to the conversation. En español.

December 22, 2021 2:17 pm News article

Metro Council Vacancy for District 6

The Metro Council has a vacancy for District 6 and is looking for applicants to fill the position.

December 22, 2021 2:03 pm News article

Ring in the New Year with the Noise Program

Civic Life is getting ready to celebrate the New Year by ensuring that businesses have the knowledge and resources to be good neighbors.

December 22, 2021 1:49 pm News article

Supporting Portland’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities

Immigrants are an important part of Portland. They bring new culture and experiences to our community. They are business owners and essential workers in every type of industry. They are our neighbors, our friends, our family.

December 22, 2021 1:34 pm News article

City of Portland remote employees will transition to hybrid work in 2022

More than half the City’s employees have worked remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The City will ask them to return to worksites at least one day per week.

Updated December 21, 2021 4:30 pm News article

Portland Housing Bureau 2020-21: By the Numbers

A message from PHB's Director and a look back at the work accomplished during this last year.

December 21, 2021 11:21 am News article

City of Portland expands electric vehicle capacity with new charging contract and state grant

By reducing vehicle emissions, CityFleet and PBOT will help fight climate change and advance the City’s goal of achieving “net zero” by 2050. 

December 20, 2021 12:02 pm News article

City Council makes final adjustments to new Historic Resource Code

The project comment period is now closed; City Council will cast final votes in January.

December 20, 2021 9:12 am News article

Commissioner Rubio's Statement on Heat-Response Grant Recipient

We need to deliver cooling units as soon as next summer for those most at risk from extreme heat events triggered by climate change. Saving lives depends on the successful execution of this heat-response grant. And that’s the bottom line for me.

December 17, 2021 11:26 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation offers tree care tips for winter

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry division staff say that the approach of winter is an important time to care for trees in your home and adjacent right-of-way.

December 16, 2021 1:20 pm News article

What’s next for monuments and memorials

Portland City Council has allocated $50,000 for a community-based process moving forward.

December 16, 2021 11:14 am News article

City Council recognizes Portland Timbers

City Council recognized the Portland Timbers for their 2021 season during the AM Session on Dec. 15.

December 15, 2021 1:18 pm News article

New Stronger Safe Harbor Protections From Eviction For Nonpayment While Applying for Rent Assistance

Oregon passed Senate Bill 891 which strengthened protections against evictions for nonpayment of rent for those tenants who have applied for rent assistance.

December 15, 2021 1:00 pm News article

Residential Infill Project - Part 2 Proposals Ready for Public Review and Testimony

The Planning and Sustainability Commission will hear public testimony on the RIP2 Proposed Draft on Tuesday December 14 at 5 p.m.; Portlanders invited to testify in person at the virtual hearing or in writing via the Map App.

Updated December 14, 2021 9:51 am News article

Housing Bureau communicated about bond decisions, did not emphasize ballot measure commitments

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2019 report, “Portland Housing Bond: Early implementation results mostly encouraging.”

December 14, 2021 9:00 am News article

Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Monday evening, December 20th

*Service is restored as of Tuesday morning 12/21/2021*

December 20, 2021 8:37 pm News article