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A land use decision notice, LU 25-031972 HR, will be held on July 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM local time in Abernethy, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom. This event addresses modifications to land use, including appeals and judgments related to the case.
Portland officials will host a meeting on July 29, 2025, to discuss a land use proposal identified as LU 25-052808 HR. The proposal includes modifications to land use regulations affecting local businesses and development. Community members are encouraged to participate and provide feedback.
Portland officials announced a land use decision, LU 25-041613 DZ, set for July 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM local time in Luba, Equatorial Guinea. This decision involves a design review impacting various business sectors, including technology and finance. The event highlights ongoing developments in local land use regulations.
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability issued a notice regarding the land use decision LU 25-013104 EN, effective July 29, 2025. The decision affects land use regulations in St. Johns, Michigan, and involves modifications relevant to the Southern United States.
The Street Services Coordination Center (SSCC) reported assisting 36 individuals with shelter referrals last week, with 26 accepting and 6 utilizing beds. From July 21-27, 2025, the Impact Reduction Program received 2,543 campsite reports and removed 140 camps posing health and safety risks in Portland.
The City of Portland provides ADA accommodations, ensuring access to city services in compliance with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws. Residents can request translation, interpretation, and other services by calling 503-823-4000. This initiative aims to enhance inclusivity in city programs.
Portland updates its advisory bodies to align with its new governmental structure. The Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project published its first status update on July 22, outlining key deliverables including a citywide purpose statement and guidelines for creation and dissolution. Feedback is encouraged via a dedicated form.
Jennifer Lopez experienced a wardrobe malfunction during her concert in Warsaw, revealing gold underwear as her gold fringe skirt broke while she thanked the crowd. Embracing the moment, she laughed it off and even tossed the damaged skirt into the audience, telling a fan they could keep it. Lopez celebrated her 56th birthday on this tour, her first in six years.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to respond by Friday to a lawsuit filed by several cities, including Portland, seeking to block new rules that restrict Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The lawsuit contends that these federal rules are unconstitutional and threatens nearly $400 million in federal grants for Portland.
Newport police arrested 31-year-old Joshawa Greenleaf Devries for an armed robbery at South Beach Grocery early Sunday morning. Devries allegedly brandished a handgun, demanded cash and cigarettes, and fled the scene on foot. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree robbery and menacing.