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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #25-03 On-Call Economic Development, Real Estate, & Policy Analysis Proposals due May 1, 2026 by 2:00 pm (PST) Prosper Portland is seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to provide On-Call Economic Development, Real Estate, & Policy Analysis services, as outlined in RFQ #25-03. The full RFQ may be obtained from Prosper Portland's e-procurement platform at http://www.prosperportland.us/bids under “Our Active Solicit

DHS funding dispute in Congress continues A TSA agent assists travelers at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (AP) President Donald Trump on Friday signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress. Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at ma

Stolen items recovered during enforcement mission The Portland Police Bureau is continuing its efforts to address retail theft by conducting another retail theft mission, this time in the Jantzen Beach Shopping Center. (Photo courtesy of Portland Police Bureau) On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, officers from North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team conducted a retail theft mission at Jantzen Beach Shopping Center.  During this daytime operation, law enforcement contacted individ

Young athlete to compete on international stage (Photo courtesy of Toni Hill) Ten-year-old Tikori Hill has been selected to represent the United States on Team USA through the World Kickboxing and Karate Union (WKU) following national tryouts held in Utah. Hill earned placement in two divisions, Point Fighting and Kick-Lite, and is currently the only athlete from Oregon selected in this round. Tikori trains under Sensei Ortice Harper of No Limit Pro Karate, a respected world

Community cleanup targets downtown Portland Fred Meyer volunteering with SOLVE Fred Meyer, in partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers and SOLVE, is hosting an Earth Month Kickoff event on Wednesday, April 8, from 10 am to 12 pm at Director Park in Downtown Portland. The event brings the community together for a morning of giving back right in the heart of the city. Volunteers will help remove litter from surrounding streets and public spaces while connecting with neighbor

Photo courtesy of Saleam Saleam has been a full-time artist for 13 years and moved here three years ago from Atlanta. His main message is to keep the faith and trust in God. His work can be found on Instagram and TikTok at Saleam108, and he can be reached by email at artheadliner@gmail.com .

NMA Hosts 2026 Colloquium on African American Health Photo courtesy of The National Medical Association (NMA)   The National Medical Association (NMA), the nation’s largest and oldest organization representing African American physicians and their patients, is convening leading clinicians, researchers, and health advocates for its 2026 National Colloquium on African American Health, taking place at The Morrow Hotel in Washington, D.C. The event started on Thursday and conclud

Overhead Roll Up Door - Drop Testing and Security Gate Maintenance and Repair Services ITB 4576 Metro is seeking bids for Overhead Roll Up Door - Drop Testing and Security Gate Maintenance and Repair Services. Bids are due on April 23, 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/83920903868?pwd=ZetccHsx6QQ2ncYvMwIGPLrN8fwWgU.1 Meeting ID: 839 2090 3868 Passcode: 456082   Metro may accept or reject a

Dorothy and Hurtis Hadley’s Milwaukie Pastry Kitchen upholds a Five Decade Legacy of Craft, Community, and Legacy The first Black-owned business in Milwaukie and the first Black-owned bakery in the State of Oregon Rooted in Milwaukie, Oregon, and nurtured by the founding director, Seyona Bela i’s profound vision, Toolbox celebrates and elevates craft-trade professionals—the skilled athletes of the building industry. Through storytelling, exhibitions, and collaboration, the no

Organizers rename, delay or cancel observances Pedestrians walk below an image of César Chavez on mural in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (AP) - Many of the upcoming celebrations and holidays honoring the late farmworker labor leader César Chavez are being renamed, postponed or completely canceled in the wake of allegations that he sexually abused women and girls while at the helm of the United Farm Workers Union. Labor rights activist Dolores

Dundon-led ownership group to assume control Tom Dundon, majority owner of the Carolina Hurricanes talks to the media before the start of an NHL hockey game between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File) (AP) - The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen’s estate to a group led by investor Tom Dundon on Monday. The league said in a

A Tribute to Billie Holiday Billie Holiday The 19th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night is a celebration of  Jazz Appreciation Month , Billie Holiday’s birthday month, and her 111th Birthday. Featured performers are Marcia Hocker, Laura Stilwell, Lenanne Sylvester Miller, Holly Resnick, Jessie Marquez, and Linda Michelet. Returning for her 6th year as emcee and 4th year as curator of Siren Nation’s annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night is Marcia Hocker . Marcia is the recipient

$20M program offers instant e-bike rebates, prioritizing low-income residents Photo courtesy of Portland Rides The  Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund  (PCEF) is excited to announce that applications will open April 6, 2026 for its E-Bike Rebate Program,  Portland Rides . This new initiative will provide an instant discount rebate to eligible residents to purchase standard, cargo, and adaptive e-bikes for personal use. The citywide program will expand access to cle

Fresh off the press — the latest issue of the The Portland Observer is here. A cornerstone of Portland’s media landscape since 1970, the Observer continues its mission of sharing stories that inform, uplift, and reflect the community it serves. Don’t miss this week’s edition.

Community Construction Training Program Worksystems is seeking competitive proposals from community service providers for the delivery of Community Construction Training Program (CCTP) services in the Portland Metro area. The RFP is posted on the Worksystems website at www.worksystems.org/news .  Proposals are due no later than noon on April 27, 2026. Worksystems is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabiliti

Operations at risk without restored security funds Travelers wait at a TSA security checkpoint at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Nov. 30, 2025, in Romulus, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File) (AP) The CEOs of the nation’s top airline companies, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue, are imploring Congress to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security and embrace a bipartisan solution to pay federal aviation workers including airport security off

J udge curbs federal crowd-control tactics at protests moving forward U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent’s standoff against demonstrators as tear gas fills the air outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs building during a protest in Portland, Ore., June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) (AP) A federal judge in Oregon on Monday restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, in respon

March Madness: How, What to Watch Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile, right, blocks a shot by Vanderbilt forward Jalen Washington, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Southeastern Conference Tournament Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (AP) March Madness arrived Sunday evening when the NCAA released its 68-team tournament bracket, sending hundreds of thousands of fans scrambling to study colleg

No experience needed; scholarships available The PP&R EAGLE caddies from the 2025 season pose at Waverly Country Club on a sunny day in early 2026. (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation) Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is now accepting applications for the three-year Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment (EAGLE) Caddie Program. This unique program gives current ninth-grade students the chance to gain valuable work experience, earn money over the com

Season Passes That Offer Nonstop Fun All Season Long Photo courtesy of Oaks Park For the first time ever, Oaks Park is offering season passes to the general public, so park visitors can enjoy all the fun of Oregon’s favorite amusement park anytime throughout the 2026 season. The new passes offer unlimited rides all season long as well as exclusive savings and special offers.   “For years, fans of Oaks Park have told us that they’d love to have a season pass for making multipl

Learn about scholarships and get expert guidance Photo courtesy of Clackamas Community College Clackamas Community College invites students and their families to attend the CCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshop on April 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the college’s Oregon City campus in the Wacheno Welcome Center. This event is designed to help students navigate the financial aid process, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), ORSAA (Oregon Stu

Injured logger safely hoisted by helicopter in Mount Hood National Forest In this handout photo provided by the Estacada Fire District, an Oregon Army National Guard helicopter rescues an injured logger from Mount Hood National Forest, Thursday, March 12, 2026, after rough terrain prevented other means of rescue. (Estacada Fire District via AP) (AP) An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter safely hoisted an injured logger from a remote national forest after steep, rugged terr

Clark College 2026 Address Highlights Achievements and Challenges LtoR: PTK Student President, Lindsey Quiroz; College President Dr. Karin Edwards; ASCC Student President, Alijah Machida Clark College President Dr. Karin Edwards delivered the annual State of the College address on March 12 in Gaiser Student Center. The address provides an opportunity to share the progress, challenges, and vision guiding the college forward, offering an overview of the institution’s current pr

Fire engulfs historic NW 22nd building Elephants Deli (Photo courtesy of Portland Fire & Rescue) On March 10 at 1:00 AM, Portland Fire was dispatched to a possible fire at 115 NW 22 nd , the Elephant’s Deli. Crews arrived to what was possibly an exterior fire that had extended to the interior and into the roof structure of the nearly 7000 square foot building built in 1947. The exterior portion of the fire was quickly extinguished, and crews accessed the interior to address a

Honorable Mention opens inside The Benson Hotel in downtown Portland Damian Lillard joins an ownership group to open Honorable Mention, Portland’s first luxury sports lounge, inside the Benson Hotel. Urban Restaurant Group, in partnership with Portland icon Damian Lillard and local business leaders JR Duperrier, Dr. William Johnson, David Lucas, and Mark Byrum, has announced the opening of Honorable Mention, Portland’s first true luxury sports lounge. The highly anticipated v

New awards program celebrates leadership & innovation across Clackamas County Photo courtesy of Clackamas work district Clackamas Education Service District is inviting nominations for its first annual Mission Awards, a new opportunity to celebrate the people who make a lasting difference for students, schools and communities. Created to recognize excellence aligned with Clackamas ESD’s mission and values, the Mission Awards honor individuals whose work reflects leadership, s

Group Invests $50M to Elevate Child Care, Elder Care in 2026 Races Children draw in one of the classrooms at the Children’s Promise Centers child care center in Albuquerque, N.M., April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File) (AP) An advocacy group seeking to expand support for child and elder care says it plans to spend $50 million to boost Democrats in key congressional races, aiming to tie the rising cost of caregiving to the nation’s broader affordability debate. T

Green and Blue Bag Access will Expand in North Portland North Portland Bottle Drop Center The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative  — operator of the BottleDrop  network — announced that the Delta Park Redemption Center located at 1176 N. Hayden Meadows Drive in Portland is closing. The last day of service to the public will be July 31, 2026.   In partnership with retailers in the Delta Park area of North Portland, BottleDrop is expanding the number of Green and Blue Bag dro

Sinners star earns Best Actor Michael B. Jordan, winner of the award for actor in a leading role for “Sinners,” poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (AP) Michael B. Jordan has been building toward a performance like “Sinners” for over 20 years. Now he has the best actor Oscar as his reward in what proved to be a hugely popular win. Jordan got one trophy for playing identical

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The show explores the role of media in democracy in the age of billionaires  Lanita Duke teaching Granddaughter about audio (Photo courtesy of Lanita Duke) The award-winning radio show Fighting the Power  last month was named Best Non-Fiction Podcast 2025 for their episode, “Democracy Dies When the Fourth Estate Complies.” The Portland-based radio show was honored by the NZ -New Zealand-Web Fest, an international event celebrating digital media around the world. The award was