Hot Weather Is On The Way – Stay Cool With Local Pools at Portland Parks
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 […]
Black Heritage Society Of Washington State Co-Founder Receives 2019 AASLH Award Of Excellence
June 19, 2019 No Comment
Jacqueline 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 […]
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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 Comment
Just 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 […]
Continue reading …Portland Parks & Recreation Encourages Residents to Stay Safe During National Water Safety Month in May
May 3, 2019 No CommentPortland, OR) –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is joining with other organizations nationwide during the month of May to promote National Water Safety Month. From May 1 through May 31, 2019, PP&R poolswill have pledge forms for youth asking them to promise to: Always swim with a buddy Look before they leap Wear a life jacket Be […]
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City of Portland News
- BPS statement on HB2001 and SB534NEWS RELEASENews from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and SustainabilityJuly 3, 2019 CONTACT Donnie Oliveira503.593.1869Donald.Oliveira@portlandoregon.gov Portland, ORE. — With the passage of HB2001 (middle housing) and SB534 (narrow lots) in the state legislature — and expected Governor’s signature — the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability can begin to determine how the Residential […]
- Community organizers receive $3,500 to support their work on affordable housing, at-risk children, communities of color, and urban agricultureThe Bureau of Planning and Sustainability takes our partnerships with the many communities we serve seriously. We are grateful to have so many allies and supporters through our long-standing relationships with community groups, coalitions, faith-based institutions, affinity groups and more. A great deal of the work done by our community partners starts small — in church […]
- Portland City Council directs Smart City PDX and the Office of Equity and Human Rights to lead implementation of data privacy and information protection principles for City operationsThe City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s (BPS) Smart City PDX (SCPDX) program, in collaboration with Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office and the Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR), proposed a new set of guidelines to Portland City Council today to help protect private and sensitive data managed by the City of Portland. […]
City of Vancouver News
- Vancouver Police recruiting for upcoming Neighbors On Watch academyVancouver, Wash. –The Vancouver Police Department is recruiting for our Neighbors On Watch (NOW) academy which kicks off September 26, 2019. Attendees will receive specialized training in observation skills, searching techniques, radio communication, CPR/first aid and much more. If you or someone you know would like to serve your community in a new and exciting […]
- City seeks volunteer to serve on Lodging Tax Advisory CommitteeThe City of Vancouver is seeking applicants for one mid-term position on the City’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. The City is authorized to collect a 4% lodging tax on hotel, motel or bed and breakfast stays. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is a volunteer body […]
- City seeks applicants for Westside Bike Mobility Project Community Advisory CommitteeThe City of Vancouver is seeking applicants for a new Westside Bike Mobility Project Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will review a range of options and provide recommendations for a safer north-south travel route in west Vancouver, including improvements benefiting pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and drivers.
- City announces new culture, arts and heritage grantsThe City of Vancouver will start accepting applications for a new grant program for non-profit or government cultural, arts and heritage organizations in Vancouver July 8. A total of $100,000 will be awarded this year, with the recipients announced in late October.
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