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The Portland City Council adopted new floodplain development regulations effective July 31, aligning with FEMA's Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures. The changes aim to enhance flood storage, stormwater management, and tree replacement in flood hazard areas. These measures ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act and maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
The City of Portland provides accessible services to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws, offering various accommodations like translation and auxiliary aids. Residents can request ADA accommodations by calling 503-823-4000.
The Rose Festival and Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland seek financial relief from city fees, which total about $330,000 annually. Organizers argue that these costs hinder programming and sustainability, despite the city waiving fees this year. They hope for a permanent solution to ensure the festivals' longevity.
Robert "Jacob" Hoopes pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated assault on a federal officer and damaging a federal building during a protest at the ICE facility in South Portland on June 14, 2025. Authorities allege he threw rocks, injuring an ICE agent, and led a group that caused over $7,700 in damages. A jury trial is set for October 7, 2025.
A self-governing village in Portland has upgraded its energy system with solar panels, addressing a long-standing lack of electricity for its 43 households. Supported by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund and local nonprofits, the initiative enhances safety and health for residents. The installation, completed in summer 2023, involved 80 volunteers and marks a significant improvement in the community's living conditions.
The Portland Timbers honored longtime captain Diego Chará with a bobblehead giveaway as part of their 50th anniversary celebration, while Evander returned to Providence Park as a member of FC Cincinnati. The match ended with Cincinnati defeating Portland 3-2, despite Chará's emotional tribute.
99 Ranch Market opened its first Portland store on August 16, 2025, marking a significant expansion for the Asian supermarket chain. The 35,000-square-foot store offers over 12,000 curated Asian products, including a live seafood section and exclusive merchandise from MINISO. The opening event featured a traditional lion dance and special promotions for shoppers.
Daring racers competed in the annual PDX Adult SoapBox Derby on Saturday, showcasing creative, home-crafted carts down Mount Tabor. The event attracted a lively crowd and highlighted local ingenuity in cart design.
Over 100 volunteers assisted the Union Gospel Mission in preparing Angela's House, a new facility in Washington County for women and children facing addiction and homelessness. The "Life Change Center" will provide transitional housing and various resources, including counseling, education, and a kitchen. The grand opening is set for September 13, 2025.
Road closures and detours will affect traffic at the Altman Road and Pipeline Road intersection until August 19 due to ongoing construction for the Bull Run Treatment Project. Flagged two-way traffic will occur on Dodge Park Boulevard through October as crews install a new water pipeline. Local residents should exercise caution on Cottrell Road, where repaving is planned for mid-September.