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Multnomah County property owners are required to pay their 2025 property taxes by Monday, Nov. 17, to avoid incurring interest charges. Early payment can qualify taxpayers for discounts of up to 3%.

The City of Portland will allocate $2.8 million in General Operating Support grants to 79 local arts and culture organizations for fiscal year 2025-26. This funding aims to provide stable and flexible financial support, enabling these organizations to cover essential expenses including staff salaries, rent, and program delivery.

The City of Portland's Home Water Leak Repair Program, administered by the Portland Water Bureau, provides complimentary plumbing repairs to eligible low-income homeowners. This initiative aims to conserve water, lower utility expenses, and advance climate objectives.

The City of Portland has announced a call for artists to submit qualifications for two significant public art projects at the new CityFleet facility on Swan Island. Each project, funded by the City's Percent for Art Program, has a budget of $150,000.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, as a larger panel of judges considers whether to rehear the case.

Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos is addressing the consequences of an early morning fire at her residence, which is under investigation as a potential arson case. The Portland Fire Department is examining all possible causes of the blaze.

Oregon's biennial budget reveals a substantial allocation of $1.2 billion for the Healthier Oregon program, aimed at extending comprehensive medical coverage to noncitizens, significantly surpassing the $717 million designated for law enforcement.

Oregon and Washington have aligned with 22 other states in a legal challenge against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after the Trump administration's abrupt termination of the Solar For All grant. This initiative was designed to offer low-income households and rural communities affordable access to solar energy, reflecting a broader commitment to equitable energy solutions.

Oregon's congressional delegation has formally requested clarification from the Trump administration concerning the recent increase in Department of Homeland Security helicopters over Portland. The flights have significantly disrupted residents' lives, leading to a surge in noise complaints.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Portland to protest against the immigration crackdown and the federal troop deployment in the city. The march, which remained peaceful for most of the day, saw tensions rise at the ICE facility when federal agents used tear gas to disperse the crowd.