Multnomah County’s Preschool For All Nears Universal Coverage Years Ahead Of Schedule
Multnomah County's Preschool for All program could reach universal coverage years ahead of its original 2030 goal, as new population projections show the county will need about 8,000 preschool seats to provide free preschool to every 3- and 4-year-old whose family wants it.
Three Arrested, Five Guns Seized After Police Search In Buckman Neighborhood
Three people were arrested and five firearms were recovered after a traffic stop in Southeast Portland led to a vehicle fleeing, a crash and a multi-hour police search that prompted a shelter-in-place alert for residents in the Buckman neighborhood, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
PBOT Urges Drivers To Slow Down As Portland Students Return To School
As students across Portland return to school, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and use extra caution as thousands of children begin walking, biking, rolling and taking transit to and from classrooms.
Portland Launches $800,000 Vacant Storefront Grant Program For Local Businesses
The city of Portland is launching an $800,000 grant program aimed at helping grocery stores, restaurants and retailers move into vacant commercial spaces by reimbursing a portion of the cost of tenant improvements.
Portland Council Approves No Turn On Red Restrictions At High-Crash Intersections
The Portland City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance restricting right turns on red at some of the city's most dangerous intersections, a move aimed at reducing crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users.
Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Expand Federal Credit Union Investment Options
The Credit Union Investment Authority Act would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to allow federally chartered credit unions to invest in corporate debt and asset-backed securities, expanding investment options that are currently more limited than those available to some other financial institutions.
How Gas Prices Have Changed In Seattle In The Last Week
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Oregon Families Can Still Apply For Summer EBT Food Benefits
Thousands of Oregon families are receiving Summer EBT food benefits to help address childhood hunger during summer break, and those who have not yet received assistance should check their eligibility before the September 1st deadline.
Portland Police Arrest Suspect in Killing of Tyron Butler
A 20-year-old suspect, Pharoah A. Hart-Williams, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Tyron Butler in North Portland earlier this month.
Preschool For All Nearly Doubles Capacity As Providers Expand To Serve More Families
Preschool for All is expanding to offer over 7,000 tuition-free preschool seats to Multnomah County families by the 2026-27 school year, nearly doubling the program's capacity and providing increased wages and benefits for providers and educators.
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