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Activation warning: This topic is sensitive and should be approached with caution. This subject can cause mental and emotional distress; please take time to practice self-compassion and kindness toward others. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org ~~~ Advertencia sobre contenido sensible: Este tema puede resultar difícil o perturbador para algunas personas y debe abordarse con precaución. Puede generar malestar emocional; por favor tómate el tiempo que necesites para practicar la autocompasión y tratar a los demás con amabilidad. En la línea 988 de prevención del suicidio y crisis, entendemos que los retos de la vida a veces pueden ser difíciles. Independientemente de que se enfrente a problemas de salud mental, angustia emocional, preocupaciones por el consumo de alcohol o drogas, o simplemente necesite a alguien con quien hablar, nuestros amables consejeros están aquí para ayudarlo. No está solo. Llama al 988 (servicio en español) o envía un texto al 988 o chat vía 988lineadevida.org
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Registration is currently open for free Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in October, including a Youth and Community Introductory Classes. We are also looking for volunteer instructors. #Portland #RoseCity #SelfDefense
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The City of Portland is hiring across many fields. Join our How to Apply webinar Sept. 29, 12:30–2 p.m., for application and interview tips. HR and compensation professionals in District 1 can also apply to serve on the Volunteer Salary Commission. Portland.gov/jobs
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Located near the heart of the Jade District, a major Asian American business and cultural center, the Jade Apartments offer great access to high-capacity transit, amenities, schools, and shopping. Project developers APANO and Gorman & Co. were awarded Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) dollars, used to install a solar array, green building materials, 50-year roofs, and a high-efficiency HVAC system. The property includes two courtyards, a community garden, a play area, management and resident services offices, and 31 parking spaces. This is the seventh and last Metro Housing Bond-funded project to open in Portland this year. The Metro Bond is on track to exceed all major goals, producing new affordable housing for well over 5,000 Portlanders in need. To learn more about this and other projects, visit Portland.gov/PHB/News.
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Arts Education Tax changes are coming. Beginning with tax year 2026, fewer Portlanders will need to file or pay the tax. Those who do will pay $50 for individual filers or $100 for married couples filing jointly. Payments are due April 15, 2027. The City is also proposing administrative rule changes to implement the new requirements. Share your feedback by Oct. 16. Learn what’s changing and provide public comment Portland.gov/artseducationta…
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A new affordable housing development has opened on SE Foster Road. 73Foster, from REACH CDC, contains 64 units, from studios to 3-bedrooms. Twenty-nine units are family-sized and 22 offer Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) with wrap-around services for those exiting homelessness. The Portland Housing Bureau supported this project with funds from the Metro Affordable Housing Bond and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).  73Foster also includes 10 ADA-accessible units, with additional design features focused on accessibility for disabled residents. To learn more about this and other projects, visit Portland.gov/PHB/News. @PortlandHousing
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There are a few simple steps we can all take to make our families and community more prepared for disasters. It doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. Every bit helps. Make plans, gather supplies, stay informed. Together, we can “Be Prepared, Not Scared!” Learn more about how to be prepared at Portland.gov/Emergency #Portland #EmergencyPreparedness
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The Recommended Draft of the Central City Code Amendments Project is now available for public review and testimony. This draft represents the Portland Planning Commission's recommendation to City Council and will be considered during a City Council Committee hearing on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. These recommendations are intended to facilitate housing production and support economic recovery in the Central City. Specifically, these recommendations: - Rezone targeted industrial sites for mixed uses - Allow for taller buildings in strategic areas - Revise parking regulations to support economic development - Create more options for ground floor housing - Expand where retail and food cart activities can take place - Allow for more community-serving activities in Waterfront Park and allows those activities to happen closer to the river. Learn more about the Recommended Draft and how to submit testimony at our website. Portland.gov/Central-City-Dr…
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Activation warning: This topic is sensitive and should be approached with caution. This subject can cause mental and emotional distress; please take time to practice self-compassion and kindness toward others. Support saves lives. Learn and share where to turn before a crisis occurs. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, compassionate, and confidential support 24/7/365 via call, text, or chat. Save and share 988 with someone you care about. 988Lifeline.org
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For more than 50 years, Portland has used design regulations to ensure that new development matches the neighborhood character and is built to last. Guided by a City Council Resolution and recommendations from the Design Review Reform Report, we will temporarily pause mandatory design review and replace it with a simpler process. This is the first step in a larger effort to improve design review over the long term. With this, we have an opportunity to update and improve the design review process to encourage development while maintaining commitments to urban design. A set of proposals is heading to the Portland Planning Commission on Sept. 22. You are encouraged to attend the hearing and submit testimony. To learn more, visit our website. Portland.gov/BPS/News @PortlandBPS
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Looking for a career that makes a real difference? The City of Portland is hiring for a wide range of jobs and career paths across many fields—and we want you to be part of the work. When you join the City of Portland, you join a mission to serve our community, strengthen public trust, and help make Portland a more equitable and livable place for everyone. We are committed to improving equitable service delivery and creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, safe, and supported. Featured Job Opportunity: City Data and Privacy Officer The City of Portland is hiring its inaugural City Data & Privacy Officer to build a new citywide office and lead work on data governance, privacy, transparency and responsible technology use. This executive-level leader will: • Establish citywide data governance and privacy policies • Help guide responsible use of AI and other emerging technologies • Build a team and establish the new office • Work across City bureaus to strengthen consistent data practices • Engage with community members, elected officials and other government partners This is an opportunity to help shape how Portland manages data and protects privacy for years to come. Apply at Portland.gov/Jobs by Oct. 5, 2026. #PortlandJobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland
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Portland, it’s time to Shift Your Trip! Effective at 10 p.m. tonight, for an estimated five weeks, @OregonDOT is closing all southbound lanes of Interstate 5, near the Rose Quarter—all hours, all days. Some I-5 ramps and lanes may begin closing as early as 9 p.m. The closure is for extensive structural repairs and maintenance to I-5 overpasses. Expect significant disruptions for people driving through North and Northeast Portland. Getting around the Portland metro area for work, school, or fun could require extra time, especially during weekday rush hour periods. Shift Your Trip! Explore alternate modes of transportation like transit, carpooling, biking. Shift your travel time, telework if you're able, or spend time exploring a local business district to avoid peak congestion on the road. Visit portland.gov/shiftyourtrip for tips from @PBOTinfo. To stay informed about construction impacts, detours, and traffic conditions, visit the project website and sign up for alerts. i5rosequarter.org/current-co… During this time of extra congestion, if you see lights and hear a siren, please move safely to the right for emergency vehicles. Creating a clear path for first responders can make all the difference when seconds count. Let’s work together to help them help our neighbors! Audio description: Trending sound of saxophones gradually getting louder, indicating the chance of trouble, bad luck or an awkward situation is rising. #Portland #ShiftYourTrip #RoseQuarter #Traffic
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Take five minutes to sign up for emergency alerts by phone, text, and email. Then, you’ll know when an emergency is happening in your area and how to stay safe. Getting info quickly gives you the power to act. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones. Sign up today at PublicAlerts.org. #Portland #PublicAlerts #NationalPreparednessMonth
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Find an upcoming neighborhood garage sale near you, as well as other ways to reuse, repair and share, at our website. Portland.gov/ResourcefulPDX #Portland #GarageSale
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Looking for a career that makes a real difference? The City of Portland is hiring for a wide range of jobs and career paths across many fields—and we want you to be part of the work. When you join the City of Portland, you join a mission to serve our community, strengthen public trust, and help make Portland a more equitable and livable place for everyone. We are committed to improving equitable service delivery and creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, safe, and supported. @PDXParksandRec is hiring youth basketball officials, age 15 and older, for the Goldenball Youth Basketball Recreation League for grades 3–7. Referee training begins in October and covers the basic skills, rules and positioning needed to officiate Goldenball League games. Apply today at Portland.gov/Jobs. #PortlandJobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland
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The Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub is a six-mile stretch of industrial land in northwest Portland along the Willamette River that stores 90 percent of Oregon’s liquid fuel supply. Studies show that this area is vulnerable to earthquakes and other natural disasters, posing human health and environmental risk. The City of Portland has released a recommendation to City Council to limit development activity and reduce fuel storage capacity at the CEI Hub. Let your voice be heard! City Council’s Committee of the Whole will consider this proposal at a hearing on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Learn more about these recommendations and how to provide testimony on our website. Portland.gov/CEI-Hub-Council… #Portland #Infrastructure
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Help shape the future of police accountability in Portland. Location Update: Due to an unexpected temporary closure at the Matt Dishman Community Center, the event has been moved to the Portland Building, Room 108, 1120 SW 5th Ave. Join us online or in person on September 9, 6 p.m. to meet candidates for Portland’s new Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA) Director, hear directly from them, ask questions and provide feedback at an important point in the selection process. The new oversight system was created through changes to the City Charter approved by 82% of Portland voters in 2020. Now, the inaugural OCPA Director will help establish a system grounded in independence, fair and impartial investigations, accountability and community voice. Your voice matters. Visit the City’s website to learn more and find out how to attend. Portland.gov/OCPADirectorHir… #Portland #News
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This is friendly reminder that most City of Portland offices are closed, Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept 8. Visit Portland.gov for more information about City programs, services, and activities. #Portland #LaborDay
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Help shape the future of police accountability in Portland. Join us online or in person on September 9, 6 p.m. to meet candidates for Portland’s new Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA) Director, hear directly from them, ask questions and provide feedback at an important point in the selection process. The new oversight system was created through changes to the City Charter approved by 82% of Portland voters in 2020. Now, the inaugural OCPA Director will help establish a system grounded in independence, fair and impartial investigations, accountability and community voice. Your voice matters. Visit the City’s website to learn more and find out how to attend. Portland.gov/OCPADirectorHir… #Portland #News
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Activation warning: This topic is sensitive and should be approached with caution. This subject can cause mental and emotional distress; please take time to practice self-compassion and kindness toward others. Lives can be positively impacted through suicide prevention awareness and action. Together, we can turn hopelessness into hope. You are not alone. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is a time to bring the topic of suicide out of the darkness. Learning how to prevent suicide is a vital step to saving lives. If you or someone that you know are experiencing a crisis and are in immediate need of support, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: En la línea 988 de prevención del suicidio y crisis, entendemos que los retos de la vida a veces pueden ser difíciles. Independientemente de que se enfrente a problemas de salud mental, angustia emocional, preocupaciones por el consumo de alcohol o drogas, o simplemente necesite a alguien con quien hablar, nuestros amables consejeros están aquí para ayudarlo. No está solo. Visit the City's website to read the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation. Portland.gov/Suicide-Prevent… #Portland #SuicidePrevention
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