• ADA Corners and Storm Drains on SE WashingtonMay 29, 2023
  During the month of May, commuters squeezed past road crews working on the sidewalk corners, and storm drains along SE…
• Change of Ownership at BipartisanMay 26, 2023
  This week, the original owners of the Bipartisan Cafe sold the 18-year-old landmark shop to their former employee Josh Pangelinan.…
• Paving of Unimproved NE Everett StreetMay 25, 2023
  Update: Crews are currently leveling the road surface to add new pavement and sidewalks to an unimproved gravel section of…
• Moto Cafe Pivots from Venue to CartsMay 24, 2023
  Moto PDX Cafe could soon host up to eight food carts placed in its front parking lot at 8826 SE Stark…
• Six Townhomes on NE 91stMay 23, 2023
  On April 26th, Provision Investments purchased the undeveloped lot at 716 NE 91st Avenue and filed paperwork to increase the lot coverage…
• Potential 2024 TriMet Fare IncreaseMay 22, 2023
  Bus and rail riders may have to pay more in 2024. The TriMet Board of Directors will vote on a…
• StormBreaker Opening in The Yard at MontavillaMay 21, 2023
  This Monday, StormBreaker Brewing will begin its takeover of the beer service cart inside The Yard at Montavilla food cart pod located at 8220 NE…
• 10th Annual Montavilla Jazz FestivalMay 20, 2023
  Tonight, supporters of the music community will gather for the 10th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival Season Reveal Fundraiser at two venues. Proceeds…
• Juvenile in Custody For Threatening SchoolMay 16, 2023
  Yesterday afternoon, Portland Police officers took a teenage boy into custody near SE 92nd Avenue and SE Stark Street after receiving reports…
• Art Theft at Milepost 5May 15, 2023
  On Saturday, May 13th, operators of the art gallery located within Milepost 5 noticed four pieces from The Surreal Life and Art of…
• SE Yamhill SinkholeMay 13, 2023
  SE Yamhill Street is closed from SE 76th Avenue to SE 73rd Avenue due to a sinkhole. People began reporting…
• Park Light Pole Community MeetingMay 12, 2023
  On May 17th, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will host an online community question and answer session regarding its Light Pole…
• Police Staffing Traffic DivisionMay 10, 2023
  On May 9th, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) announced it would partially re-institute the Traffic Division. In 2021, Chief Chuck…
• Three Home Infill on NE 73rdMay 9, 2023
  On April 28th, NW Development Inc purchased the 1,500-square-foot single-family residence at 26 NE 73rd Avenue, and the new owner plans…
• 24 Hour Fitness Mall 205 Location ClosingMay 6, 2023
  On May 26th, Mall 205’s 24 Hour Fitness gym will close permanently, with current members transferring to the Hollywood location at 4224 NE…
• Dispensary Work Improving Pedestrian RealmMay 5, 2023
  Cement masons are currently reconstructing and improving the sidewalk around the nearly 100-year-old retail building at 6834 NE Glisan Street. This…
• SE 76th and Division Pay to ParkMay 2, 2023
  Last weekend, the long-dormant parking lot at 7601 SE Division Street reopened its gates, officially welcoming vehicle storage again. Universal Parking operates this unstaffed…
• Art Explores Local Japanese American HistoryMay 1, 2023
  This Friday, May 5th, people are invited to attend the Furin Project Symposium at Portland Community College’s (PCC) SE Campus. Attendees will…
• True North Studios ClosesApril 30, 2023
  Kaiden Builds opened True North Studios just off NE Glisan Street in September 2019, offering a creative workspace to the community. The pandemic…
• 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade 2023April 29, 2023
  On April 29th, the 17th Annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade returned to the streets with participants embarking from Eastport Plaza at…
• Tub and Tan Building for SaleApril 29, 2023
  On January 4th, Tub and Tan closed its doors after failing to resolve a conflict with the property management company…
• NE 82nd Hotel Becomes Recuperative Care SiteApril 26, 2023
  Central City Concern (CCC) is relocating its Recuperative Care Program (RCP) to the former Comfort Inn at 8225 NE Wasco Street.…
• Noble Woof Opens on SE Stark StreetApril 25, 2023
  Noble Woof recently opened its first brick-and-mortar space at 8502 SE Stark Street after six years of providing in-home private dog training. Staff…
• Free Rides and New BikesApril 21, 2023
  In celebration of Earth Day, Nike is offering people free Biketown rides starting on Saturday, April 22nd. Riders will have…
• 82nd Ave Online Open HouseApril 20, 2023
  On April 19th, the three public agencies planning improvements to 82nd Avenue published an online open house presenting current roadwork plans and…
• SE Division Torched House Scheduled for DemolitionApril 17, 2023
  A 2021 fire destroyed substantial portions of the 1922-era home at 7645 SE Division Street. Even before the fire, the derelict single-family…
• Local Building Featured in 2023 Northwest Green Home TourApril 15, 2023
  The 2023 Northwest Green Home Tour features two projects from Montavilla’s low-carbon designer Harka Architecture, with one of their featured projects located within…
• Food Cart Week 2023 Starts April 16April 14, 2023
  Because Portlanders love food carts and week-long eating celebrations, the food cart community created Food Cart Week. Sponsored by  Downtown Portland, The…
• Special Election Candidate ForumApril 13, 2023
  On April 23rd, Saints Peter & Paul Episcopal Church will host an event featuring the three candidates running for Multnomah…
• A New Approach to Replacing Dangerous Park LightsApril 12, 2023
  At the April 5th Portland City Council session, the Mayor and all four Commissioners approved an amended contract with McKinstry Essention for energy…
• 82nd Avenue Parade Returns April 29April 10, 2023
  Update April 29th, 2023: See images from the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade The 17th Annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade returns…
• Prolonged MAX Train DisruptionApril 9, 2023
  Starting Sunday, April 16th, TriMet will temporarily close four MAX stations between the Gateway Transit Center and NE 7th Avenue. The light rail disruption will…

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