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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Operating a Business in Portland

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News and Notices

Shining a flashlight on a billion-dollar behemoth

The Portland Lift project brings more transparency to the City’s contracts, strengthening accountability, trimming costs and boosting local businesses.

News article


April 2025: Streets Alive! New Plaza, Epic Events, and Fresh Community Collabs

Big things are happening on Portland’s streets this spring! In this edition of Portland Street Life, we’re highlighting an exciting new plaza, creative collaborations from community partners, and a full lineup of public events popping up across the city.

News article


Traffic Advisory: Intersection rebuild requires closures of E Burnside Street from 94th to 99th avenues March 28 to 31 and April 2 to 4

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that street paving will require the closure of East Burnside Street from 94th to 99th avenues, starting at 8 p.m. Friday, March 28 through 5 a.m. on Monday.

Updated Traffic Advisory


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Upcoming Events

Cinco de Mayo Safe Ride Home

Get up to $10 off an Uber or Lyft ride from the Cinco de Mayo Festival on the waterfront with a digital coupon, courtesy of PBOT. Rides must start in Portland city limits. Valid dates are Friday, May 2nd - Monday, May 5th between 5 pm -12:30 am. While supplies last

5:00 pm 12:30 am
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yellow banner with various graphics resembling celebrations

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