Cannabis Commission To Meet In Portland
The Oregon Cannabis Commission’s quarterly public meeting will be held Jan. 30, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Portland State Office Building in Conference Room 1B. The commission consists of the state public health officer and an eight-member panel appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The commission is tasked with, […]
Health Experts Host Teleconference On How The American Health Care Act Would Impact Older Adults
March 23, 2017 No CommentBoston, MA and Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Congressional Budget Office reported that the American Health Care Act, the House Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, would cause 24 million Americans to lose their health insurance by 2026. Older Americans (age 50+) would be among the hardest hit under the House plan […]
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Parents and caregivers may be underestimating the importance of dental care for children’s “baby teeth.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 63 percent of children ages two to four see the dentist at least annually. Most dental benefits cover preventive care visits twice a year with no out-of-pocket costs, and these […]
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When constantly struggling to juggle the unending daily responsibilities of both work and family life, trying to squeeze in time to exercise can be a daunting task. Throughout the day, you may be faced with the difficult choice: to move or not to move. Luckily, there are many simple changes you can incorporate into your […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in Washington state, including King County. The CDC testing confirmed that a King County child hospitalized at Seattle Children’s Hospital has respiratory illness associated with EV-D68. “Confirmation of this case indicates that EV-D68 is likely circulating in our community […]
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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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