Opportunity to Learn About PDX Air Quality Issues

New Portland Air Quality Committee Meets August 13th Along with national estimates of air toxics, Portland air toxics are at levels that can be harmful to public health. Exhaust fumes, wood and debris burning are producing air toxics of most concern in the area....

HAND Pocket Park Project Update

The HAND Pocket Park Committee is gearing up for a fun weekend at the Division/Clinton Street Fair! Please join us to walk in the parade. We will meet at SE 50th & Division, a little after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. Bring your walking shoes and smiles!...

Portland Fire Marshal Declares Burning Ban

Due to extremely high temperatures, the Portland Fire Marshal has issued a total ban of all outdoor burning effective immediately. All outdoor burning including recreational fires are prohibited within the city of Portland beginning today, July 29th. This ban is based...

Concert at Mt. Tabor Park Canceled

Tonight’s (Wednesday, 7/29) concert at Mt. Tabor Park postponed due to extreme heat Due to concern about the high temperatures in the Mt. Tabor Park amphitheater, the Neighborhood Summer Concert scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tonight, July 28, has been postponed until...

Pocket Park Feedback Sketch

At the Community Awareness Day on Saturday, June 20th, several people filled out both surveys and also contributed sketches or comments to a table top drawing of the space at SE 19th & Division. Pocket Park Committee member Ethan Timm compiled the comments from...