We learned of this Monday afternoon of this week. Commissioner Rubio was immediately very concerned, knowing there are concerns related to the current redemption center location, and shared the concerns raised by community members. The very next day, the city asked the state that the decision-making process include community voices, and we learned that the […]
Historic Jefferson High School being demolished
Jefferson High School in North Portland is now set for complete demolition, abandoning previous plans to salvage part of the historic building. The project team, alongside Portland Public Schools and leading architecture firms, is contemplating three options for the site’s redevelopment, favoring a new construction on Killingsworth Street. Despite debates over student disruption during construction, […]
Fatal Shooting in St. Johns Bar: Victim Yet to be Identified
On Monday, February 5, 2024, at 9:39 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a shooting call at a bar in the 8700 block of North Lombard Street (exact location yet to be released). When officers arrived, they found a man who was deceased. The victim’s identity will be released after confirmation by the […]
Exclusive: Shelters for the homeless coming to St. Johns
The Backstory In late October 2023, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced the opening of a Temporary Alternative Shelter Site in the St. Johns neighborhood as part of a broader plan to establish six mass homeless shelters in the city. The facility, situated at 10505 North Portland Road and operated by the California non-profit Urban Alchemy, […]
St. Johns Bridge to Close for Nightly Inspection Work: 5 Nights from Feb. 5
The St. Johns Bridge will be closed for five nights starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, for biennial bridge inspections and routine maintenance by the Oregon Department of Transportation. The closure, lasting until early Saturday, Feb. 10, will affect most users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Detours are suggested for both the bridge’s east […]
Travel Portland Announces $140,000 Grants to Enhance City’s Visitor Experience
Travel Portland is offering grants totaling $140,000 to support projects that enhance the visitor experience in Portland. The 2024 grant cycle, scheduled to open in January, presents opportunities for interested parties. Guidelines for the application process have been available online since Dec. 14, 2023. To apply, individuals or organizations must complete an eligibility quiz and […]
Shut Down Our Streets and Play! Portland’s Play Streets Program
Your organization can receive up to $5,000, shut down the streets and play! In a bid to encourage community engagement and physical activity, Portland’s Play Streets program, led by the Portland in the Streets team at the Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), transforms local streets into vibrant hubs for socializing, play, and physical activity. Now let’s […]
Apply for reimbursement now! Civic Life’s Community Activities Fund (CAF) Finance Non-Profits to Strengthen Communities
Civic Life is providing a Community Activities Fund (CAF), a funding initiative for supporting community groups and neighborhood associations. CAF is a reimbursement program for volunteer-run organizations that covers expenses incurred during the execution of community-building and civic engagement activities. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2024, or until the allocated funds are exhausted. […]
Rolling Through Turbulence: Portland’s NE 33rd Bike Lane Controversy
In a recent meeting, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) leader Art Pearce addressed the controversial bike lane removal on NE 33rd Avenue, citing unintended emotional harm to neighbors. Frustration escalated as committee member David Stein expressed difficulty supporting PBOT, highlighting challenges in building bike infrastructure. Pearce defended PBOT’s track record, attributing recent missteps to budget […]
URGENT URGENT URGENT COLD WEATHER: THE GIFT OF CARING! North Portland Cares! and PEOPLE MATTER MOST!!!
Friends, We are in the midst of several cold days and we all know that there are going to be a lot of people and animals that are going to need our attention!! Check on those in our neighborhood even if we don’t know them!! And particularly the most vulnerable among us! Resources: call 2-1-1- for information about severe weather shelters. You […]