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Questions from the community: Why continue to report campsites if the City does not do anything about it?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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COVID-19 Rent Relief Program (CVRRP) Expanded Partner Network
The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program was created to prevent evictions caused by the financial and health impacts of COVID-19. Funded by City of Portland CARES CRF funds, program delivery will be through a collaboration of PHB, partner organizations, Home Forward, and Multnomah County.
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Pilot Testing Shows Filtration Treatment Offers Significant Health Benefits
Bull Run Treatment Project team members are enthusiastic about the positive results they're seeing from the first year of pilot testing. These results will be submitted to the Oregon Health Authority in November and will be used to help plan, design, and build the new filtration facility.
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Dispatches From the Front Lines: Dave Demchak
Dave Demchak, Project Manager for the Argon Supply Tank delivery, shares how his team has adapted to Covid.
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Dispatches from the Front Lines: Burke Strobel
Fish Biologist Burke Strobel shares how Covid has changed his workday.
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Dispatches from the Front Lines: Mona Rezaei
Water Treatment Operator Mona Rezaei shares what it's like to do her job during Covid-times.
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Dispatches from the Front Lines: Christina Cotnam
Laboratory Analytical Specialist Christina Cotnam shares how her work has changed during Covid.
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Groundwater Keeps Portland Resilient and Hydrated
The Columbia South Shore Well Field supplements our abundant supply of water in the Bull Run Watershed. In the case of emergencies or extreme heat, it keeps Portland's supply of water consistent (and delicious).
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Water Stories #4: The Black Liberation Ride
The Black Liberation Ride centers Black joy and cycling on the streets of Portland.
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Water Stories #5: Shine Distillery & Grill
A local distillery puts its production capacity to good use making hand sanitizers to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
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Bull Run Filtration Pilot Answers Key Questions About Treating Our Water
The Bull Run Filtration Project will help keep Portland water clean, safe and delicious for generations to come.
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Blacksmith Recreates a Rose City Classic
Local blacksmith Berkley Tack will help bring Mt. Tabor's historic fencing back to life.
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Portland painting company sanctioned for violating disadvantaged businesses contracting rules
City investigation: Portland Coatings received over $1 million in construction contracts while posing as a woman-owned business. Owners have been fined $20,000 and suspended from performing business with the City for 3 years.
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