ODOT promotes awareness and reporting An ODOT variable message sign raises awareness of Human Trafficking Prevention Month (Photo courtesy of ODOT) The Oregon Department of Transportation is supporting January’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month, designed to educate people about human trafficking and the role we all play in preventing and reporting the crime. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that involves using force, fraud, or pressure to obtain cheap labor or

Portland Community College is delivering a big assist to men’s health Aaron Bell Sr. (Photo courtesy of Portland Community College) NORTH PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Community College is delivering a big assist to men’s health. The Cascade Campus gym (705 N. Killingsworth St.) will host the annual Aaron Bell Sr. Black Men’s Health Awareness Day from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17. The event honors the legacy of Aaron Bell Sr., a PCC men’s basketball assistant coach who passed aw

Showcasing local art through December 24 DB Dessert Company is a dessert café and lifestyle brand in Portland specializing in custom cakes, elaborate cupcakes, and picture-perfect treats. (Photo courtesy of Portland Metro Chamber - Downtown Portland Clean & Safe) As the 2025 PDX Pop-Up Shops continue through December 24th, the 11 participating small business owners are drawing growing interest for the distinct personal histories, cultural influences, and artistic disciplines

Targeted efforts credited with ongoing declines IACP Award The Portland Police Stolen Vehicle Operations (SVOs) have continued to show results, including arrests and recovered stolen vehicles. Additionally, the innovative, data-driven initiative is getting more national recognition. This year, there have been 10 Stolen Vehicle Operations missions, involving PPB and nine outside agencies, including the Gresham Police Department, Port of Portland Police Department, Multnomah Co

Strengthening the City’s Commitment to Community-Focused Service Jeffrey Hairston (Photo courtesy of City of Gresham) The City of Gresham announced today that Fire Chief Derik Minard will be departing the organization, effective December 12, to accept the position of Fire Chief for the City of Savannah, Georgia. “Chief Minard brought stability and strength to Gresham Fire at a critical moment, and we are grateful for his service,” said City Manager Eric Schmidt. “His leader

Protect your SNAP & TANF Benefits Photo courtesy of Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) The Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging people in Oregon to take action today to protect the SNAP food and TANF cash benefits on their EBT cards from electronic theft like card skimming, card cloning, phishing and other similar methods. Most theft occurs in the beginning of the month immediately after SNAP and TANF benefits are issued to EBT cards. Criminals use metho

One Year Since Near Bankruptcy, Community Cycling Center Has Recovered Community Cycling Center One year ago, the Community Cycling Center announced it was at risk of closing its doors after more than a quarter century serving Portland’s youth and families. Thanks to strong community support, decisive internal changes, and renewed focus, the organization enters the 2025 holiday giving season in a more stable position, while still relying on donor support to sustain and grow i

Crews extinguish small fires in NE Portland Vehicle that was actively burning with downed line on the ground nearby after complete extinguishment. (Photo courtesy of Portland Fire & Rescue) At 5:06 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, Portland Fire Engine 14 was dispatched to an arcing electrical wire near the intersection of NE 22nd and NE Bryant in the Concordia Neighborhood. When the crew arrived, they found a downed wire that had ignited street-side vegetation, and they worked quickl

Patience and Precision Behind the Scenes Whether directing MAX trains behind the scenes or rebuilding Mustangs on YouTube, James Brown brings patience and precision to his passions (Photo Courtesy of TriMet) Behind a nondescript door flanked by a backlit, engraved glass mural, lies one of TriMet’s most important rooms. It’s a room so secure only a handful of people have access to it. One of them is TriMet’s Supervisor of the Year, James Brown. And he knows exactly what you’re