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The Portland City Council has approved a plan to extend the Portland Streetcar route by 0.65 miles into Northwest Portland along 23rd Avenue. This extension is part of the Montgomery Park Area Plan, which aims to rezone the area for mixed-use development, enhancing local transit options and supporting community growth.
Migration Brewing has teamed up with the popular Portland food cart Pápa's Frita to offer a delightful combination of food and craft beer at their North Williams Avenue location, enhancing the local dining scene for food and beer enthusiasts.
Mark Garber has been awarded emeritus status by the Mt. Hood Community College Foundation in recognition of his significant contributions to the college and the East Multnomah County community over several decades.
Contract negotiations between the Beaverton School District and the Beaverton Education Association have stalled, leading to the involvement of a state mediator. This situation raises concerns about a potential strike, similar to the recent one in Portland Public Schools, emphasizing the urgency of reaching an agreement.
Caeley Saunders, a sophomore at Columbia Christian and a dedicated Girl Scout, has earned her Gold Award by creating mental health and sensory spaces within schools. Her initiative addresses the overwhelming environment many students face, promoting wellness and calmness in educational settings, and highlights the importance of mental health awareness among youth.
Tom DeLapp, the communications adviser for the St. Helens School District, has resigned following his arrest for embezzlement from an educational nonprofit. His resignation comes at a challenging time for the district, which is also dealing with a sex abuse scandal at St. Helens High School.
Mt. Hood Community College recently honored three distinguished alumni—David Cress, Melonie Powell, and Ken Richardson—by naming them Alumni of the Year during a ceremony held on December 4, 2024. The event celebrated their significant achievements and contributions to the community, highlighting the college's commitment to recognizing the successes of its graduates.
Portland Public Schools has paused the rebuilding of Jefferson, Ida B. Wells, and Cleveland high schools due to rising construction costs. Students and teachers are urging the district to fulfill its commitment to modernize these aging facilities, which are in poor condition and affecting the quality of education.
Blanchet House plans to open Bethanie's Room, a 75-bed overnight emergency shelter for women, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in downtown Portland in spring 2025. This initiative aims to address the urgent need for women's shelters in the area, enhancing safety and support for homeless women.
Nathan Darren Isenberg, a 21-year-old from Portland, has been sentenced to 114 months in prison for attempted murder and vehicle theft following a shooting incident in April 2023 in the Mill Park neighborhood.