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One-Stop Operator Worksystems is seeking qualified and experienced organizations or individuals to serve as the One-Stop Operator for the WorkSource Portland Metro workforce development system. The RFP is posted on the Worksystems website at www.worksystems.org/news. Proposals are due by noon on June 15, 2026. Worksystems is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. To place a free relay cal

SNAP Benefits Guidance Released by ODHS ODHS shares how Oregonians can regain SNAP benefits as impacts of federal work rule changes begin to show. As the impacts of recent federally-directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work rules begin to show in Oregon, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is sharing information to help people who have lost benefits, or may lose them soon, understand how they may be able to get them back. The federal

Downtown hub triples footprint, adds business banking, supports regional growth As part of the grand opening, OnPoint presented a $5,000 donation to the Artist Mentorship Program (AMP). From right to left: Gordon Noble, assistant board chair of AMP; Will Kendall, executive director of AMP; Jackie Devereaux, branch manager of OnPoint’s new downtown location. OnPoint Community Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its downtown Portland branch today. The new 17,000-square

Empowering Native Communities Through Culturally Grounded Training Photo courtesy of NICWA Join NICWA in Portland, Oregon, for our June Training Institute, featuring a class on Working with Substance-Abusing Families and Positive Indian Parenting (PIP). Working with Substance-Abusing Families empowers professionals with the knowledge of addiction and recovery; this class features in-depth details on substances and case work, working through the processes individuals and famil

Oregon reentry program marks key milestone Volunteers celebrate with CREW participant and give her a safe ride (Photo courtesy of CREW / Transformative Justice Community) Connecting Resources to Empower Women (CREW), a program of the Transformative Justice Community, announced today that it has supported more than 150 women through the prison release process in Oregon — a milestone reached almost entirely through volunteer dedication and community generosity. Since launching

Rising oil prices bring down the ultra-low-cost carrier Laid-off Spirit Airlines flight attendant Freddie Peterson talks about the airline’s shutdown on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy) (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once op

Fresh produce, flowers and more! Photo Courtesy of Portland Farmers Market King Farmers Market returned Sunday for its 18th season. Thirty-four regional farmers and local food producers are scheduled for the market's opening day. Shoppers can expect a seasonal bounty of asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, artichokes, snap peas, tulips, and more. This seasonal neighborhood market in Northeast Portland features an average of 35 vendors weekly offering local farm-fresh produce, fl

Deadly morning crash at athletic club reveals explosive devices Police shut down the block surrounding the Multnomah Athletic Club in NW Portland. (Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP) (AP) — One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, according to authorities who also said explosive devices — some of which had detonated — were found. Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day told reporters this appeared to be an isolated event. It

A Secret Chord: Poetry, Stories & Art by The PATHfinder & POPS Clubs Photo courtesy of the PATHfinder Network Just four years ago, Portland’s gem of a nonprofit, The Pathfinder Network, brought The PATHfinder Club (TPC) to the teens of Portland with the first TPC at Parkrose High. Since then, the clubs have expanded to other venues, in large measure thanks to unending support from the Parkrose school district and from Superintendent Michael Lopes-Serrae to Principal Molly Ou

“Do You See Me?” takes the stage in North Portland Onry (Photo Credit: Alex Castille) Open Space, Portland’s home for contemporary dance, proudly presents the world premiere of Do You See Me?, a bold new evening-length work by Artistic Director Franco Nieto. Running May 15–17 and 20–22, 2026 at the Open Space Creative Container in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, this 80-minute production invites audiences into an intimate, immersive performance experience—just inches fr

FaithBridge hosts event centered on care and community A Call to Heal, Hope, and LIVE - Black Girl Live! is a Portland community event uplifting Black girls through connection, healing, and empowerment. Black Girl LIVE! returns on May 15, 2026, at the University of Oregon’s Portland Campus following the strong response to last year’s event. Hosted by FaithBridge Portland, Black Girl LIVE! was created to bring awareness to the rise in suicide rates among Black girls and young

Protecting and advancing civil rights progress Three Black Ministers Alliances will sponsor a Black Summit to organize, mobilize, plan, and strategize a proactive response to the challenges to eliminate the gains achieved in the Civil- Rights and Post Civil Rights movement under the leadership and vision of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Communities across our city, our state, and our nation stand at a crossroads as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. eloquently described

New hub to expand services for older adults Outside Rendering 82nd (Photo courtesy of Meals on Wheels People) Meals on Wheels People (MOWP) today announced the public launch of its Together at the Table Capital Campaign to fund the construction of a new Eastside Resource Center in Southeast Portland — an investment aimed at reducing barriers to service, expanding access to critical supports, and strengthening the region’s emergency response capacity. Of the $26.7 million camp

Five nonprofits selected for grants Voter casts ballot at Official Ballot Drop Box (Motoya Nakamura) Multnomah County Elections is announcing the five community-based nonprofit organizations selected to receive a total of $100,000 from the 2026 Multnomah County Voter Education Fund: Latino Network, Love is Stronger GV, Oregon Food Bank, The Rosewood Initiative, and Somali Empowerment Circle. Each organization will receive $20,000 to support nonpartisan voter education on rank

Families gain additional time to apply Photo courtesy of Multnomah County Communications Office Multnomah County announced today it is extending the application deadline for Preschool for All to Thursday, May 14, 2026. Originally scheduled to close on April 30, this extension gives families an additional two weeks to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Preschool for All offers families a range of preschool options, including community-based programs, school-based classrooms,

Grammy winner to perform May 9 in Portland Ashanti (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) The Portland Fire announced that Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti will perform at halftime of the team’s season opener on May 9 at Moda Center. American singer-songwriter and actress Justine Skye, known for her hit single “Collide” and for her role as Annika Longstreet on the television show “Grown-ish” will sing the national anthem. A defining pop-R&B force of the early 2000s, Ashanti serves as a

Celebration of Captain Curt's Life Curtis was a native of Portland Oregon, he was the fifth child of six to Alvin Gean McClure Sr. and Mayrene McClure. He attended various schools while growing up in the North and Northeast area. Curtis grew up in a vibrant family and he enjoyed his freedom and life on his terms. He lived that to the fullest, although Curtis had no children of his own. He was known as Uncle Curtis too. Whenever anyone ran into him he would always have a sto

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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

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.

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