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The City of Portland selected four groups to explore the establishment of new Enhanced Services Districts (ESDs) across all four Council Districts. The first group will commence efforts in July 2025, followed by a second group in early 2026, pending City Council approval. Property and business owners will fund additional services through the ESD program to enhance local communities.
The City of Portland will implement a new benefits plan starting July 1, 2025, with employees seeing changes reflected in their paychecks from July 10. Employees are advised to verify their selected benefits in the Benefits Portal to ensure accuracy. Key resources and dates are provided to assist employees in navigating the new plan year.
In-person services at Portland's Development Services Center are available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, requiring pre-scheduled appointments. The online permit portal, Development Hub PDX, will undergo maintenance on June 30, temporarily halting services during the update.
Two young girls died in a three-car crash on Highway 101 in Clatsop County on Thursday afternoon. The accident involved a Toyota Tacoma pickup that crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a Honda CR-V and a Nissan Rogue, resulting in serious injuries to three adults and the fatalities of the two girls. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Multnomah County's proposal to cut the Preschool For All Program raises concerns about the high cost of childcare, which averages nearly $1,500 per month per infant. Candice Williams of Family Forward warns that such expenses can hinder parents' ability to work, leading to severe consequences like homelessness and reliance on public assistance.
More than a thousand corgis will participate in the Corgi Beach Takeover in Seaside, Oregon, on Saturday, raising funds for the Oregon Humane Society. The event features a costume contest, corgi races, and a silent auction, with registration tickets priced at $10. New this year, Pelican Brewing will donate $1 from each pint of "Short Legs IPA" sold to the Humane Society.
Portland City Council approved rate increases for water, sewer, and other municipal services, effective July 1, 2025. Residential bills will rise by 6.34%, costing the average household an additional $9.55 monthly. These increases address a $150 million deficit and fund essential maintenance of aging infrastructure.
The Development Services Center in Portland offers in-person services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, requiring pre-scheduled appointments. Additionally, the online permit portal, Development Hub PDX, will be unavailable for updates on June 30 while customers can submit applications under current fees until that date.
In-person services at Portland's Development Services Center are available on limited hours, requiring pre-scheduled appointments. The online permit portal will be down for updates on June 30, affecting both the portal and the Interactive Voice Response system. Customers can submit applications under current fees until the deadline.
In-person services at Portland's Development Services Center will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, requiring pre-scheduled appointments. The online permit portal will undergo maintenance on June 30, rendering it unavailable from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for fee updates.