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Beginning November 17: NEW Pruning Permit Application with Inspection

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

6/18/20 Service Level Update: Permitting Delays

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

July 1: New Applications and Updated Fees Begin

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

Urban Forestry COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Permit Center CLOSED until further notice

*UPDATED* July 2022 the Permit Center is open for Scheduled in-person appointments starting July 19, 2022.

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

Request for Information to Law Firms and Attorneys

December 21, 2020 9:17 am Blog post

Will 2020 be the first sewage-free year for the Willamette River?

With 11 days until the end of the year, a heavy rain storm led to the first combined sewer overflow of 2020.

Updated December 20, 2020 4:00 pm Press release

CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river dashes hope that 2020 would set a record for zero overflows to the Willamette River

December 20, 2020 12:01 pm News article

Mayor, Police, Office of Violence Prevention Announce Actions to Reduce Gun Violence

December 18, 2020 5:26 pm Press release

City of Portland and Multnomah County open 365 COVID-safe winter shelter beds, exceeding Mayor's goal of 300

Goal exceeded with the opening of Greyhound shelter and installation of 100 Pallet shelter sleeping pods

December 18, 2020 4:36 pm Press release

Veterans Memorial Coliseum turns 60

As one of Portland’s iconic venues celebrates a birthday, we remember the past and plan for the future.

Updated December 18, 2020 1:06 pm News article

Letter of Testimony from Portland City Council to State Lawmakers

December 18, 2020 12:36 pm Press release

Contracts approved! Now it’s time to design the pipes

City Council authorize contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for Design Services and the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) procurement method for the filtration pipelines.

December 18, 2020 12:18 pm Blog post

COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extension

Multnomah County Eviction Moratorium extended through July 2, 2021

December 18, 2020 12:00 pm News article

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

December 18, 2020 9:16 am News article

Update Regarding the 'Red House' on North Mississippi Avenue

December 17, 2020 5:00 pm Press release

Apply for building or trade permits anytime through Development Hub PDX

The Bureau of Development Services now offers a faster and easier way to apply for a building or trade permit online through Development Hub PDX.

Updated December 17, 2020 4:45 pm News article

Send us proposals for anti-racism training and seminars

Updated December 17, 2020 12:16 pm Blog post

Public invited to submit testimony on proposed new shelter and group living regulations

The Planning and Sustainability Commission has completed its public hearings. Written testimony on the S2HC Proposed Draft is open via the Map App until 5:00 PM on December 21, 2020. Oral testimony is closed.

Updated December 17, 2020 12:00 pm News article

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SE Market St. Between 122nd and 127th Avenues

Crews Are Responding to a Main Break on SE Market St. Between 122nd and 127th Avenues

December 17, 2020 10:08 am News article

"Portlanders Question Police Priorities As 911 Response Times Lag"

Article from the Portland Mercury. December 17, 2020.

December 17, 2020 9:28 am News article