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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.
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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.
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What’s next for monuments and memorials
Portland City Council has allocated $50,000 for a community-based process moving forward.
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City of Portland plans improvements at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, addresses immediate safety risk
Due to deterioration, granite walls honoring local veterans will be removed and safely stored. A new reinvestment strategy outlines future upgrades at the Coliseum.
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New Building on Portland State’s Campus Honors the Legacy of Vanport
The collaborative project will house operations for PSU, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Community College and the City of Portland.
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Enhanced Service District Audit Response Underway
The City is proud to announce the beginning of the 18-month Enhanced Service District audit response process. The three-stage process includes Information, Listening and Implementation. Learn how to be involved and stay apprised of upcoming announcements.
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City of Portland establishes COVID-19 vaccination requirement for vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees
Effective January 3, 2022 the City of Portland will require all its vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees who perform in-person work for the city to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who do not meet the requirement could be denied access to city facilities to perform work.
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Providence Park turns 95
What we now know as Providence Park has lived through many iterations in its nearly 100-year history. From its humble beginnings as an amateur field in 1926 to hosting world championship games and some of the world's most famous singers, here's a brief recap of the historic stadium's existence.
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Proposed Contract Renewal for Downtown Portland Clean & Safe Would Fund Mental Health Outreach Team, Enhance Cleaning and Trash Removal, Continue Popular Events and Promotions
City of Portland leaders and Downtown Portland Clean & Safe announce proposed changes to the 5-year contract.
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Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes
Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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Mayor’s statement about Sunday’s violent demonstrations
Mayor Ted Wheeler's public statement about the violent demonstrations that occurred in Portland on Sunday, August 22, 2021.
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Portland Mayor declares second state of emergency due to extreme heat
The emergency extreme heat declaration will be in effect beginning at noon on Wednesday, August 11 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 15. The City will again operate its own cooling centers and outdoor misting centers to assist community members during extreme temperatures.
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Supporting arts and culture in COVID times
Local, state and federal governments have been stepping up to help the local arts community survive.
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City of Portland launches unified social media channels
New Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts will provide coordinated information about public health, economic recovery, news and events.
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Joint Council Statement on York Sculpture
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Portland Mayor declares state of emergency due to extreme heat
The emergency extreme heat declaration will be in effect beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 30 through 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 31. City opens three cooling centers and three outdoor misting centers to help assist community members in extreme temperatures.
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City Council will consider proposal to invest $63.6 million from American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 relief in Portland
The ordinance prioritizes houselessness response and household stabilization, small business support, community health and safety.
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Choreographers, dancers invited to apply for role in Sept. 12 event
The City Arts Program invites choreographers/dancers to apply to be part of “Ten Tiny Community Healing Dances” Sunday, Sept. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Lents Park
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City of Portland selects new Chief Procurement Officer to guide public investments, improve equity programs
Biko Taylor brings expertise from public school districts, commitment to support small businesses
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City awards grants to support Community Healing through Art
The Community Healing through Art initiative is a collaboration with the City's former Creative Laureate, Subashini Ganesan-Forbes
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