Community Celebrates Black Art and Culture At Annual Mixer and Marketplace
In the Northwest, it is often hard to find art spaces dedicated to celebrating and promoting black art and culture; however they do exist. This past weekend Black Artists from across the region including artists from Portland, gathered in Seattle for the Black Arts Love Mixer and Marketplace, which took place at the historic Langston […]
It will be a hot summer and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is here to help residents stay cool with park fountains, splash pads and PP&R pools/swim lessons. Information of these facilities can be found below. Information on park fountains and splash pads is online at portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/578662. Online info for PP&R pools and swim lessons is […]
Continue reading …Black Heritage Society Of Washington State Co-Founder Receives 2019 AASLH Award Of Excellence
June 19, 2019 No CommentJacqueline E. A. Lawson, co-founder of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State (BHS), has been named the 2019 recipient of an Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for her lifetime achievement and dedication to further the knowledge of African American history. Lawson is also co-founder of Seattle’s […]
Continue reading …By: Malika Bennett, The Portland Medium Needing a dose of culture this weekend? The Greater Portland area is gearing up for a fun filled week of Juneteenth and community celebrations. For those unfamiliar, Juneteenth is a special holiday in the African American community that represents a celebration of freedom, family and community. Juneteenth commemorates the […]
Continue reading …Three Established African American Owned Businesses Relocate to Alberta Commons
May 8, 2019 No Comment
This spring, several successful, established entrepreneurs are relocating their businesses to Alberta Commons, located in the Alberta District of Northeast Portland. Together, the owners of the trio of businesses decided to open their doors on the same block in the heart of the community on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard––what they call “Dream Street.” Champions […]
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Portland residents came together this past Saturday to celebrate the grand re-opening of Couch Park in Portland, Oregon. The new upgrades to the park that were highlighted during the celebration include a new inclusive playground, plaza, and Portland Loo. Park renovations were funded with support from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond, Metro, Harper’s Playground, and MLC PTSA’s Friends […]
Continue reading …Earlier this week, Everett Community College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to offer the college presidency to Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. Willis has accepted, pending completion of contract negotiations. The decision was made at a special board meeting Monday after a national search, a campus visit earlier this month with student, faculty, staff and community […]
Continue reading …Nearly 50 Students From Across Washington State Commit To Pursuing STEM Careers
May 3, 2019 No CommentJust like signing days for athletes, the second-annual Washington STEM Signing Day presented in partnership with Boeing today celebrated high school seniors from across the state as they made their commitments to some of the state and country’s top technical schools, colleges, and universities. Students signed STEM Letters of Intent at the state capitol in […]
Continue reading …Washington Legislature Votes ‘Yes’ To Affirmative Action And Equity With Passage Of I-1000
May 3, 2019 No CommentBy: Aaron Williams (Seattle Medium) Initiative I-1000 has passed! On April 28 both houses of the Washington State Legislature passed the long-fought initiative bringing back into law Affirmative Action in the state. The initiative passed the Senate by a vote of 26-22, and the House by a vote of 56-42. King County Councilmember Larry Gossett […]
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Parks Commissioner Nick Fish has approved additional System Development Charge funds to allow for the installation of a Portland Loo (permanent restroom) as part of the improvements at Lynchview Park. The Loo will be located near the new playground, in a location that was previously planned to have a porta-potty. (The playground will be located along […]
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City of Portland News
- Next Steps: Climate Policy Commitments
- New methodology protocols affect carbon emissions data for Multnomah CountyPortland’s carbon emissions inventory shows where to focus carbon mitigation efforts and whether we are on track with emission reduction goals. Since the 2017 Climate Action Plan progress report, staff have worked to update all the annual records in accordance with the new Global Protocol for Community-scale GHG Emission Inventories to align with the Paris […]
- Portland joins countries and cities around the world to cut down the distribution of single-use plasticHalf of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once. Let that sink in. “These non-recyclable single-use plastic items are piling up in garbage cans, on Portland’s streets and in our waterways,” said City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. “We’ve heard from the Portland community and thank the restaurants who have already taken action […]
City of Vancouver News
- Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle appointed to Washington state Tax Structure Work GroupVancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle has been appointed to the state’s Tax Structure Work Group as a representative of the Association of Washington Cities. The work group will direct research and analysis on the current state tax structure, economic competitiveness, taxpayer impacts, and various tax alternatives. It will deliver its findings to the state Department of […]
- Registration for winter recreation activities now openWhether your New Year’s resolutions involve getting active, learning a new skill or connecting with your neighbors, the Vancouver Parks and Recreation winter activity guide is here to help. Registration is now open for community classes, youth camps, sports leagues and enrichment activities that run from January through April.
- Winter Activity GuideOpen catalog in a full-screen window
- Winter day camps offer fun for kids, support for working parentsWinter break is even more exciting with day camps from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. Winter camps are open to children ages 6-10 and run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camps are $36 per day for City residents and $41 for non-residents. Learn more at www.cityofvancouver.us/camps.
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