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Wed, May 20, 2026
For immediate release: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Media contact:
Tim Scott, Multnomah County Elections, 503-988-VOTE (8683)
Multnomah County Communications, pressoffice@multco.us
This release is online here.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County voter turnout reaches 32.49% on Election Night; voters…
Wed, May 20, 2026
Thinking about becoming an elected City leader? Register for Portland’s Candidate Filing Webinar now.
May 20, 2026
Portland City Elections is preparing for the November 3, 2026 General Election with trainings and materials to help prepare City candidates. This…
Wed, May 20, 2026
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May 2026
Join PCCEP for a
Steering Committee Meeting
May 27th from 6-8:30pm
in-person at the Portland Building
…
Wed, May 20, 2026
This month’s highlights: Spring fundraising, new Director of Donor Relations, new on the blog, and Dr. Andy got published!
May 2026
In Focus with CCC
Your monthly update about our events, news, programs, and more!
Th…
Tue, May 19, 2026
Partnership is at the very heart of everything we do. Whether working alongside community organizations, funders, or our incredible network of volunteers, it is these collaborative relationships that allow us to bridge the gaps in transportation and bring true mobility to those who need it most.
Fo…
Tue, May 19, 2026
Save the Date: Board of Directors Information Session on June 9!
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for community members who care about land, water, and the future of our region to serve on our Board of Directors.
In Novemb…
Mon, May 18, 2026
Hello,
Lone Fir memorial artist team, Qi You and Sophia Xiao-fan Austrins, will be holding open studio hours on Saturday, May 23rd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
These studio hours are online, open to the public and will be your opportunity to talk with the artists and ask any questions you may have.
…
Fri, May 15, 2026
Announcing my Budget Amendment: Morillo 1 Health and Safety Package
This budget season, I am fighting for a public safety approach that addresses food security, offers pro-social opportunities, prevents violence, ensures timely intervention, and sends the right responder to the right call.
My …
Fri, May 15, 2026
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I-5 Rose Quarter: I-84 off-ramp to NE Holladay St closed
Lloyd Blvd closed to vehicles; I-5 southbound right lane and ramps closed
Friday, May 15, …
Fri, May 15, 2026
Kick off the 2026 Sunday Parkways season in Southwest Portland this Sunday, May 17!
Kick off the 2026 Portland Sunday Parkways season, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, during Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways on May 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation (P…
Fri, May 15, 2026
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May 2026
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Steering Committee Meeting
May 27th from 6-8:30pm
in-person at the Portland Building
…
Fri, May 15, 2026
Your voice matters
What should be prioritized in Portland’s 2026-27 budget?
What matters most to you? Let us know by testifying on Monday, May 18.
Dear fellow Portlanders,
The City of Portland’s’s 2026-27 budget development process is underway. Mayor Wilson shared his proposed bu…
Thu, May 14, 2026
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Thu, May 14, 2026
May 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
This is a hybrid meeting. The in-person meeting will be held at 1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 2500. The public may watch live or view the recording after the meeting.
Planning Commission meetings can also be viewed from Open Signal and on CityNet, the City's gover…
Thu, May 14, 2026
Portland's 2045 Transportation System Plan
The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the 20-year plan to guide transportation projects, programs, policies, and investments in Portland.
Members of the 2045 TSP Community Advisory Committee.
TSP Commun…
Tue, May 12, 2026
Greetings!
I hope this message finds you well. As you know, City Council is currently reviewing and proposing amendments to the Mayor’s proposed 2026-27 budget. On Friday, May 15, Councilors’ proposed amendments to the budget will become public. On May 18, from 9:30 to 5, the public wil…
Mon, May 04, 2026
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REMINDER: Virtual Budget Town Hall with D3 Councilors
New Recorded Training: Budgeting 101
Start Building Your Neighborhood Network
Join Our Monthly Land Use Committee Meeting
How to Support Your …
Mon, May 04, 2026
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News Release
ODOT to close I-5 southbound in the Rose Quarter in September for up to five weeks for structural repairs
Drivers should plan ahead, a…
Mon, May 04, 2026
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Dear friends,
I see a lot of familiar faces in City Council public testimony. No matter what the subject, the same lobbyists and special interests show up in the same T-shirts. Their voi…
Mon, May 04, 2026
No one should face hardship without help
Donate Now
Dear Kerns Neighborhood,
Hunger is on the rise, budgets are tight and so many in our communities are livi…
Sat, May 02, 2026
SAVE THE DATE
PEARL PARTY - 09/21/26
Please save the date for Party in the Pearl, our annual neighborhood block party, taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2026 from 11–4pm on NW 13th Avenue and Hoyt.
After a wonderful gathering last year, we’re look…
Sat, May 02, 2026
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City of Portland Newsletter | May 2, 2026
The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade last weekend was a colorful celebration of culture and commu…
Sat, May 02, 2026
News media contact:
Hannah Schafer
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Cell: 971-235-8472
PBOTPIO@portlandoregon.gov
Traffic Advisory:
SW Alder Street closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues for emergency repairs following sinkhole
…
Fri, May 01, 2026
Special Edition
Call for Artists: Portland Plaza Projects
The Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, invites artists to respond to an open call for summer public art projects for Portland Street Plazas. Project…
Fri, May 01, 2026
Happy May Day, Older Americans Month, and Transportation Utility Fee Passes
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Tue, April 14, 2026
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April 2026
Kerns Neighborhood Association Newsletter
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Tue, April 14, 2026
Central Eastside: This Week
What’s happening, from day to night
across the district.
Portland Panorama Film Festival
Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 19
Various Locations…
Tue, April 14, 2026
APRIL meeting Action points
Your City Councilor is here to help!
Councilor Angelita Morillo joined us for a frank and wide-ranging conversation. She didn’t sugar-coat the budgetary problems the city faces, but she was very open to d…
Tue, April 14, 2026
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Spring 2026 Newsletter
Portlanders Bet on Portland:
Frog Ferry Launches Community Ownership Campaign
Frog Ferr…
Mon, April 13, 2026
A Better Way to Stay Connected to the Central Eastside
We're making some exciting changes to how we communicate and wanted to give you the inside scoop before it all rolls out. In the near future, we're moving to focused emails that are easier to digest and m…
Mon, April 13, 2026
For immediate release: Monday, April 13, 2026
Media contact:
Multnomah County Communications, pressoffice@multco.us
This release is online here.
NEWS RELEASE: Board receives final report from Preschool for All Technical Advisory Group
Independent advisory group finds program likely financi…
Fri, April 10, 2026
The Burnside Bridge Centennial Celebration will be a free community event honoring one of Portland and Oregon’s most iconic landmarks. It will be a big “birthday party” for the bridge. The entire bridge will be closed to vehicles and opened up for people walking and rolling. This is a family friendl…
Fri, April 10, 2026
VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER
Jump To What is Inside:
Discuss the City Budget with Your D3 Councilors
Learn the Basics of Nonprofit Budgeting
Start a Rapid Response Network with Your Neighbors
Inner Eastside for All Zoning Project Launches
Know Your …
Thu, April 09, 2026
Be part of 2026 Portland Sunday Parkways Presented By Kaiser Permanente
City of Portland, Oregon sent this bulletin at 04/09/2026 06:45 PM PDT
2026 Portland Sunday Parkways Presented By Kaiser Permanente
Portland Sunday Parkways pres…
Fri, April 03, 2026
Hello Kerns and Laurelhurst Neighborhoods,
I’m writing to share that the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is proposing to install two green painted bike boxes, connecting green bike lanes, and “No Turn on Red” signs on the north and south legs of 32nd Avenue at E Burnside Street. To insta…
Fri, April 03, 2026
News media contact:
Dylan Rivera
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Cell: 503-577-7534
PBOTPIO@portlandoregon.gov
News Release:
City Bike Bus, Free Compost Days return to help you spring into Earth Month community events
Mark your calendar for community events with biking, walking …
Fri, April 03, 2026
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Dear Portlanders,
Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and this month is filled with events, activities and opportunities for Portlanders to care for the environment. You can join a neigh…
Fri, April 03, 2026
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It's Time To Register For Spring!
Spring Registration begins Thursday, April 9, at 9:30am.
Activity Guide | How to Register …
Fri, April 03, 2026
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Fri, April 03, 2026
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City of Portland Newsletter | April 03, 2026
A new name for a treasured community gathering space in Southwest Portland. A recent nami…
Fri, April 03, 2026
Show Up for the District On Earth Day, 4/22
This Earth Day we're taking to the streets of the Central Eastside with SOLVE. Come be part of the action!
Volunteer as an individual or round up your colleagues and come as a team. The more hands, the …
Thu, April 02, 2026
For immediate release: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Media contact:
Multnomah County Communications, pressoffice@multco.us
This release is online here.
NEWS RELEASE: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson selects Nathaniel VerGow as next director of Homeless Services Department
Longtime senior leader at Lo…
Wed, April 01, 2026
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Spring Events Calendar
Spring has sprung, and we are out of hibernation! Join us for one (or all) of our upcoming events!
Wednesday, April 8: The Thompso…
Tue, March 17, 2026
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Meet the Crews Revitalizing Rose Quarter Infrastructure
Also in this newsletter:
Upcoming Local Street Closures
Construction Plans for 2027 Confirmed
Joint Mee…
Tue, March 17, 2026
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Save The Date
Portland Parks Preschool Applications Open April 1
Portland Parks Preschool | Community Centers | Preschool Fo…
Mon, March 09, 2026
Spring workshops are underway!
Everyone benefits from green spaces in our neighborhoods. When we care for our gardens and yards, we can support plants and wildlife, have clean…
Mon, March 09, 2026
NW/SW Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project Update
Work begins March 11, with daytime parking restrictions on SW Broadway from SW Oak to Yamhill
SW Broadway at SW Alder Street, looking south. Artist rendering shows new planters and concrete traffic separators in the bike lane bu…
Sat, March 07, 2026
Good afternoon,
Our next gallery opening is happening on April 3rd and I wanted to pass along our press release and poster in case they can be added to the KNA newsletter and calendar.
Love Letter to Riso is a risograph print gallery show by local riso studio Outlet PDX celebrating this neon, …
Fri, March 06, 2026
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Email councilor.koyamalane@portlandoregon.gov
Instagram @councilorkoyamalane
In this week's newsletter:
Features of the Week
Coming Up
In the Media
Community Resources
Other Announcements
…
Fri, March 06, 2026
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City of Portland Newsletter | March 6, 2026
Portland’s parks are the gems nestled in our neighborhoods. Pier Park (shown here) is perf…
Tue, March 03, 2026
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Bluesky @councilormorillo.bsky.social
Instagram @councilorangelitamorillo
Dear Neighbor,
Spring has sprung and budget…
Tue, March 03, 2026
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Take Action for Immigrant Justice This May Day
Join Oregon Food Bank and our immigrant justice partners on May 1, where we will gather with thousands across Oregon for May Day, a histori…
Mon, February 23, 2026
Kerns — Portland, OR
Portland has long ranked among America’s most bike-forward cities, with one of the country’s most mature networks of neighbourhood greenways and protected lanes. But if you want to see where cycling culture meets internationally recognized cool, head to Kerns.
Time Out named K…
Wed, February 18, 2026
Happy Lunar New Year!
We wanted to invite you to an upcoming art engagement for the future memorial at Lone Fir Cemetery. Artist team, Qi You and Sophia Xiao-fan Austrins, will be building upon their previous engagements. There will be opportunities to make offerings out of clay and the artists w…
Wed, February 18, 2026
February news from Metro's Housing Department
Street outreach: The frontlines of homeless services
Shari's story
Thank you, Tri-County Planning Body
Albina Heirlooms project preserves Black histories
Supportive housing services featured
Resource share
Get involved: upcoming me…
Wed, February 18, 2026
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Winter / Spring 2026 Newsletter
Buoyancy
1. The ability or tendency to float in water or air.
2. An optimistic and cheerful disposition — “the buoyanc…
Wed, February 18, 2026
News media contact:
Dylan Rivera
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Cell: 503-577-7534
PBOTPIO@portandoregon.gov
News Release:
PBOT opens public comment on proposed updates to rules for Automated Vehicles (AVs), encroachments, multimodal incentives and driveways
(Feb. 18, 2026) The…
Tue, February 17, 2026
Vintage Portland
Read on blog or Reader
Jesse Jackson, October 12, 1988
By Vintage Portland on February 17, 2026
Jesse Jackson met with community leaders on October 12, 1988 at Columbia Villa, Portland’s …
Tue, February 17, 2026
The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
February 2026
Give feedback on initial recommendations to increase needed types of housing
Community members are invited to comment on the draft proposal to revise zo…
Tue, February 17, 2026
From Councilor Ryan's desk:
What's been on my mind lately
Auditing the Portland Housing Bureau's finances
Cathedral Village, a Portland Housing Bond project with 110 affordable units in Cathedral Park. Photo by Naim Hasan.
In early February, when the total amount of unspent funds at the Portla…
Tue, February 17, 2026
Reporting Matters: Your Guide to a Safer, Cleaner Central Eastside
Central Eastside Together supports the district with on-the-ground programs that complement City services and help keep the neighborhood clean, safe, and welcom…
Thu, February 12, 2026
Portland City Elections launches funding opportunity to engage and educate voters ahead of 2026 election
February 12, 2025
Portland City Elections is gearing up for the November 2026 election with a funding opportunity for Community Education Contractors. …
Wed, February 11, 2026
February 2026
Happy February everyone When the world looks bleak and we’re struggling to write an upbeat intro to our newsletter we look at our incredible community and remember why we do this work.
Last year we launched ou…
Wed, February 11, 2026
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Construction Progresses on Stormwater Facilities to Improve Willamette River Water Quality
Also in this newsletter:
Overnight lane closures planned for I-5
Projec…
Wed, February 11, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
February 11, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT
Governor Tina Kotek Press Office
news@govpress.oregon.gov
Multnomah County Communications Office
pressoffice@multco.us
NEWS RELEASE: Governor, Senate President, House Majority Leader, Multnomah County Chair, Mayor, Testify in Support of …
Tue, February 10, 2026
BPS E-news | February 2026
Monthly newsletter from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS)
Garbage, Recycling and Compost
Looking for sustainable, thoughtful Valentine’s gifts?
Consider giving experiences instead of stuff …
Tue, February 10, 2026
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Status of Hunger Address
Last week, Oregon Food Bank President Andrea Wi…
Tue, February 10, 2026
BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates – February 2026
A monthly newsletter of BPS’s active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. Please see the monthly update for more details, including links to project websites with contact information.
Want to know more? Subscribe to BPS …
Tue, February 10, 2026
Central Eastside's Monthly Newsletter
February 2026
District News
New Streetcar Wrap Cele…
Mon, February 09, 2026
BIKETOWN 2025 Snapshot
Survey Palooza!
Suggest a Station
BIKETOWN 2025 Snapshot
Portlanders took over 2.1 million trips on shared bike and e-scooters in 2025, which is an overall 17% increase of bike and e-scooter share rides compared to the year prior. 16 new BIKETOW…
Mon, February 09, 2026
Good morning,
We wanted to share our online survey for the future memorial at Lone Fir Cemetery. In the survey you will be asked to provide input on the color of stones for the memorial, metal material for the spirit tablets, site name and poetry. The survey is available in: English, Traditional …
Mon, February 09, 2026
February 9, 2026
Grand Avenue Riser Stabilization Project
Contact: Love Lee, PRR on behalf of City of Portland
llee@prrbiz.com, (206) 462-6395
Environmental Services is nearing completion on a project to stabilize so…
Mon, February 09, 2026
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2026
Help Shape Community Safety
During ICE Activity in Portland
Dear Portland community,
…
Thu, February 05, 2026
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Thu, February 05, 2026
Did you miss my Newsweek editorial on ICE?
City of Portland, Oregon sent this bulletin at 02/05/2026 02:00 PM PST
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Dear Friends,
Did you miss m…
Thu, February 05, 2026
Central Eastside Together Keeps You Moving at the Portland Winter Light Festival
Plus your guide to Weekend 1 (February 6–8)
Radiance by Mark Johns & Devon Drummond. Projected at the Electric Blocks.
FREE Bikes, Scooters, and Rides…
Thu, February 05, 2026
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Join us for the 37th Annual Winterfolk
The 37th annual Winterfolk concert will take plac…
Thu, February 05, 2026
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Watch Live: State of Hunger Address
Tune in TODAY at 9:15 a.m. to join u…
Wed, February 04, 2026
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Dear Portlanders,
This year marks 100 years of commemorating Black history in America, and the observance remains as important as ever.
We wouldn't have many of the rights we have today were it not f…
Wed, February 04, 2026
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Reminder: District 3 Town Hall Tonight at 6PM
Emergency Preparedness Workshop!
Council Work Sess…
Wed, February 04, 2026
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February 2026
TONIGHT!
Join PCCEP for a
Policy & Reform Subcommittee Meeting
February 4th from 6-8pm
online via Zoom
…
Wed, February 04, 2026
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Feb. 4, 2026
For more information, please contact Rose Gerber, 503-779-6927, Rose.Gerber@odot.oregon.gov.
The public is invited to attend an upcoming meeting for the I-5 R…
Mon, February 02, 2026
To our Neighborhoods of Portland,
You have been building our communities for much longer than we've been organizing in this city. The news cycle describes this as unprecedented times, and we are preparing for unprecedented change. We invite you to engage with 50501/No Kings Portland and other local…
Mon, February 02, 2026
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We’re thrilled to share a fun and impactful opportunity to support All Hands Raised — at an upcoming Portland Trail Blazers gam…
Mon, February 02, 2026
Public Comment Period is Open for the RFS Administrative Rules
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) invites public comment on proposed administrative rule changes for the Renewable Fuel Standard (PCC 16.60, Motor Vehicle Fuels). This public comment period is open through 11:59 P.M. on Tu…
Mon, February 02, 2026
Save the date!
Local transportation funding conversations are happening in all four Portland City Council Districts - join us!
Like many streets in Portland, the pavement condition on SW Main Street in downtown Portland was very poor prior to being repaved with Fixing Our Streets funding. Photo …
Mon, February 02, 2026
Stamp Your Central Eastside PDX Passport + Earn a Branded Beanie
The Central Eastside PDX Passport is your guide to exploring the district! Pick one up, visit participating businesses, and collect stamps as you go. The more sta…
Mon, February 02, 2026
News media contact:
Dylan Rivera
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Cell: 503-577-7534
PBOTPIO@portlandoregon.gov
News Blog:
PBOT protects consumers and supports public safety with rules for towing, taxis, Uber, Lyft
…
Sun, February 01, 2026
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Email councilor.koyamalane@portlandoregon.gov
Instagram @councilorkoyamalane
As many of you know, yesterday federal agents teargassed peaceful protesters here …
Sat, January 31, 2026
Good afternoon,
Thank you to all the community members who were able to join us today at our engagement at APANO. We appreciate your attendance and thoughtful input.
We wanted to share our online survey. The survey is available in three languages: English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Ch…
Sat, January 31, 2026
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Dear friends,
Today, federal forces deployed heavy waves of chemical munitions, impacting a peaceful daytime protest where the vast majority of those present violated no laws, made no th…
Fri, January 30, 2026
I’m reaching out to you as a representative of a Portland neighborhood association to let you know about Portland State University (PSU)’s upcoming Community Transportation Academy (CTA), which is open to community members, free, and teaches about the basics of transportation and how to get engaged …
Thu, January 29, 2026
Hello Neighborhood Representatives,
An Original Art Mural is proposed in your neighborhood. This letter explains the process and requirements.
Applicant/Artist responsibilities
Send a letter to the Neighborhood Association and the District Coalition of Neighborhoods in which the site is…
Thu, January 29, 2026
See what we’ve been up to at TriMet!
Gathering public feedback on proposed service reductions
Celebrating a transit icon
Keeping our tunnel in a state of good repair
Connecting you to the Portland Winter Light Festival
Reopening a popular MAX station
Delivering on capital pro…
Mon, January 26, 2026
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On This Date...326 Years Ago!
Today is the 326th anniversary of the last Cascadia Su…
Mon, January 26, 2026
January 2026
$1.4M awarded through Arts & Culture's Small Grants Program for 2025-26
Arts & Culture is pleased to announce that $1,400,000 will be awarded to 322 artists and arts and culture organizations through its Small Grants Program partners in 2…
Fri, January 23, 2026
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Email councilor.koyamalane@portlandoregon.gov
Instagram @councilorkoyamalane
In this week's newsletter:
Feature of the Week
Coming Up
Community Resources
…
Fri, January 23, 2026
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Community Coffee This Friday
Reminder to come visit us at Mudd Works …
Fri, January 23, 2026
Attorney General Rayfield Tours Central Eastside to See Tariff Impact on Small Businesses
Attorney General Dan Rayfield spent the afternoon in Portland’s Central Eastside meeting with local business owners to see firsthand …