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On-Call Demolition Services ITB 4513 Metro is seeking bids for On-Call Demolition Services.   Bids are due on January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read at that time online in a Zoom meeting:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82144579580?pwd=LKUCdn8QGKtMmcLLXm6elLjU1Bj4pG.1 Meeting ID: 821 4457 9580 Passcode: 325415   The work includes legally disposing of the structures, infrastructure and building materials, and all other related items described in the ITB

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

Police Officer and Author Releases Powerful Memoir on Healing, Strength & Softness Portland native, author, and community advocate Rashida Saunders Portland native, author, and community advocate Rashida Saunders is set to release her debut memoir, Permission to Break: A Memoir of Strength, Suppression, and Softness, a raw and deeply personal reflection on what it means to survive, heal, and reclaim one’s voice. Saunders, a current Portland Police Bureau officer and founder o

Discover how mail shaped America and still evolves today Photo courtesy of the USPS A book chronicling the 250-year history of the U.S. postal system  is now available for purchase. “Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation” was written by James H. Bruns, a former director of the National Postal Museum. The book explores the integral role of USPS in American history, from its role in early colonial days to becoming a critical communication l

Defending Health Care and Public Services Amid Federal Shutdown Threats On Saturday, November 1 at Noon, Oregon AFSCME Council 75 members – the public service workers who keep Oregon running –met with Rep. Janelle Bynum for a press conference to discuss the federal government shutdown as well as ongoing attacks on health care and public services. AFSCME members underscored how the cuts to critical programs like the ACA, SNAP and Medicaid – all in the name of the largest tax b

New Openings and Ongoing Care Slots Available Families can now apply for mid-year seats through the application portal. Multnomah County’s Preschool for All (PFA) program today announced the beginning of its 2025 mid-year application period, adding hundreds of new, tuition-free preschool seats for the 2025-26 school year.  The seats are a combination of brand new openings and 'continuity of care' seats for children already attending a PFA site but not yet enrolled in the prog

Honoring Local Tree Champions and Celebrating Environmental Justice Jeanne Norwood (L) and Pastor Kenneth Ransfer (R) accepted the Naito Community Trees Group Award, on behalf of Morning Star Baptist Church, for their PCEF funded work, in partnership with DePave, at the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry  division marked a successful 2025 Portland Arbor Day celebration with a vibrant, family-friendly event centered on community, l

Supporting Families Impacted by Federal Shutdown City of Gresham Assistant City Manager Larry Morgan (left) hands a check to SnowCap Operations Manager Jeremy Wilbeski (right), a donation to support SnowCap's mission to deliver food and resources to families in need in Gresham and East County. With the need for accessible food for struggling families greater than ever, the City of Gresham is partnering with Snowcap Community Services to ensure families in need have access to

Farmers Market Fund Expands SNAP Access Farmers Market 2024 (Photo Courtesy of Keri Friedman) Farmers Market Fund (FMF) announced that it will be offering a temporary, adapted program to connect Oregonians with SNAP to fresh, locally grown produce at over 40 farmers markets and farm stands across the state. This adaptation comes as over 750,000 Oregonians are experiencing a delay in their SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown. This program, called Emergency Dou

Joining Forces to Support Children Boys & Girls Aid, Oregon’s first and longest-running child welfare agency, is proud to announce that it has finalized a merger with Open Adoption & Family Services, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading providers of all-options pregnancy counseling and child-centered open adoption services.  Boys & Girls Aid has partnered with Open Adoption & Family Services since the organization’s founding in 1985, collaborating on adoption placements for

Support for the Oregonians Facing Food Insecurity Photo courtesy of the Oregon Food Bank.   As many Oregonians face uncertainty following the expiration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1, the PGE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Portland General Electric, is donating $50,000 to Oregon Food Bank to help ensure families have access to food. According to an analysis of USDA data by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP

A Showcase of Talent & Tradition, Celebrating Five Decades of Artistic Excellence Jefferson Dancers On Friday, November 14, Portland’s legendary Jefferson Dancers—now celebrating their milestone 50th year—will take the stage at BodyVox for SOAR, a stunning annual performance showcasing the breadth and brilliance of the company’s young artists. The evening will feature six dynamic works across hip-hop, ballet, modern, jazz, aerial, and African dance, offering audiences a powe

Stay Alert as Days Grow Shorter Multnomah County wants to remind all drivers to stay alert as Daylight Saving Time ends and the days grow shorter. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, turn on their lights, and watch for neighbors walking, biking, and rolling on the streets to help keep the community safe. Crash-related injuries and deaths spike in November, according to data from Multnomah County’s Draft East Multnomah County Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP).  The TSA

Library Partners with Street Art Alliance for Artwork Kyler Martz  (Photo by Portland Street Art Alliance) Multnomah County Library (MCL) and the Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA) are expanding their efforts to bring community-centered artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County. This work is part of the voter-approved 2020 Library building bond which will build, rebuild or expand eight library buildings. Smaller upgrades to 11 libraries are almost complete as part of

Cheney Expanded Vice Presidential Power & Championed the Iraq War after 9/11 President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney embrace following President Bush’s acceptance speech in Madison Square Garden during the final night of the Republican National Convention Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, file) (AP) Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading

Danez Smith Leads Off Literary Lineup Danez Smith (Photo Courtesy of Clark College, Vancouver, WA) The Clark College Columbia Writers Series will begin its 2025-26 season with  poet Danez Smith , author of  Don’t Call Us Dead, Homie,  and most recently,  Bluff , which was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize .  This event, which is free and open to the public, will start at  11 a.m.  on  Thursday, November 13  in  Gaiser Hall 213  on Clark College’s main campus, 1933 Fort V

Court says protests didn’t justify military deployment; final ruling expected Friday People protest outside a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) (AP) A federal judge in Oregon on Sunday barred President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon until at least Friday, saying she “found no credible evidence” that protests in the city grew out o

MRC Apotheker Plaza Landscaping ITB 4535 Metro is inviting bids for MRC Apotheker Plaza Landscaping.   Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m. December 2, 2025 in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR  97232-2736, Attention: Kim Paul, Procurement Analyst, ITB 4535.  Responses will be opened publicly at that time in Room 230.    Pre-Bid Meeting A voluntary Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for all potential prime and sub-contractors on November 12, 2025, at

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An arson investigation is underway after a car fire at the home of City Councilor Candace Avalos. On Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:40a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) responded to a fire in the Mill Park Neighborhood. Upon arrival they found several vehicles and a carport on fire. The vehicles were parked and unoccupied. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and no one was injured.   PF&R requested a Fire Investigator and Portland Police. East Precinct officers responded to t

A California’s SNAP benefits shopper pushes a cart through a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File) (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on. The new notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefit

Fowler Road and Parking Project - ITB 4483   METRO Fowler Road and Parking Project ITB 4483   Metro is inviting bids to construct a gravel access road and parking area as per plans, specifications at location: 20721 S May Road, Oregon City, Oregon 97045. . Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m. November 5, 2025 in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR  97232-2736, Attention: Yvette Lock, Procurement Analyst, ITB 4483.  Responses will be opened publicly a

Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary of Cinnamon Bear Cruises Kids and baby on Cinnamon Bear Lap Photo by Aaron Greene Two decades ago, Portland Spirit  had a radical idea: What if we bring back the Cinnamon Bear, Portland’s slightly creepy -but-endearing holiday mascot?  The Cinnamon Bear story, originally broadcast in 1937 as a national radio production, became a cherished local tradition when Lipman & Wolfe department store adopted the lovable bear as its Christmas mascot. Fo

Celebrating National Drive Electric Month with $5.8M in Grants PDX Diaper Bank To celebrate National Drive Electric Month, Portland General Electric is recognizing the impact electric vehicles have on communities through its 2025 Drive Change Fund awardees, who are providing vital care, human connection and food for people and their families.   The Drive Change Fund  is a grant program made possible by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Fuels Program  and

Daniels Expresses Gratitude for Team and Supporters Pat Daniels, Executive Director - Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Photo Courtesy of Constructing Hope) As retirement approaches at the end of the year, Pat Daniels expresses deep gratitude for the support, commitment, and shared belief in Constructing Hope’s mission. Daniels has led and grown Constructing Hope with dedication and passion. Looking back, this work has not just been her career, but her calling. Sh

Permanent Supportive Community Opens Photo Courtesy of PCRI Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives (PCRI) will cut the ribbon on a much-needed Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project in the North and Northeast Portland area on Friday, October 24. “The opening of Kafoury Court means 40 units will be available for individuals suffering from chronic homelessness and will now be given an opportunity to have a place they can call home,” said Executive Director Kymberly Hor

Residents Learn About New Federal Rules ODHS began mailing notices to Oregonians whose SNAP benefits will change or end due to new federal rules The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) began mailing notices Oct. 15, 2025, to people in Oregon who applied for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits between July 4 through Sept. 30, 2025, and whose food benefits will change or end due to new federal changes from the U.S. Congress and the President. D

Meet with University Representatives & Learn about Transfer Pathways Photo Courtesy of Clackamas Community College Clackamas Community College will host a Teaching and Education Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Family Resource Center on the Oregon City campus.     This free event is designed for those considering a future in education. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with university representatives, learn about transfer pathways an

Building a Forward-Thinking Foundation in Women's Basketball Alex Sarama the franchise’s first head coach (AP) The Portland Fire hired Alex Sarama as the franchise’s first head coach Friday. Sarama is currently an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Fire, who begin play next season, had leaked the hire a few days earlier on one of their social media pages. “Alex represents the next generation of coaching,” Fire general manager Vanja Černivec said. “He’s not just

Health Leader Honored for Recovery Work Anthony Jordan, Multnomah County Interim Behavioral Health Division Director, with Fora Health CEO Devarshi Bajpai. (Image credit: Fora Health) Anthony Jordan, Interim Behavioral Health Division Director at the Multnomah County Health Department, is the recipient of this year’s Fora Health Samuel C. Wheeler Freedom Award. The award was presented at the 2025 Hope and Freedom Gala on Oct. 4, an evening dedicated to celebrating the power o

Portland Police Bureau are again asking for the public's help in a homicide investigation Krystal Pendergraph Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau are again asking for the public's assistance as detectives continue to investigate the homicide of Krystal Pendergraph. At this stage in the investigation, detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence. Based on available evidence, there appears to be a nexus between the victim and the suspect. Detectives believ

Elephants Join Oregon Zoo’s Squishing of the Squash Asian elephants Chendra, left, and Sung-Surin enjoy some giant pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo during its 27th annual Squishing of the Squash. (Photo by Kelsey Erickson, courtesy of the Oregon Zoo) Some of the world’s largest land animals demolished some of the area’s largest pumpkins today during the Oregon Zoo’s 27th annual Squishing of the Squash. “We gave our elephants some extra-large pumpkins to stomp on and chomp on,” said

Dion Matthews Case Still Active PPB needs the public's help solving a 2015 homicide. (Photo Courtesy of Portland Police Bureau) The Portland Police Bureau is requesting help from the public to solve the homicide of Dion Matthews Jr. ten years after his death. On Sunday October 18, 2015, at 11:15 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting at Southwest 3rd Avenue and Burnside Street. Officers and medical personnel arrived and were directed to a nearby

US Citizen Detained and Held at ICE Building for Hours Before Release, Lawyer Says The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building is seen in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) (AP) — A U.S. citizen in Portland, Oregon, was detained by plainclothes officers and held at the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building for hours before being released, according to his attorney. Frank Miranda was outside his place of work early on Oct