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MusicOregon’s Echo Fund is now accepting submissions until September 5, 2025, aimed at supporting independent musicians with funding for creative projects. The Office of Arts & Culture allocated $100,000 for the fiscal year 2025-26, continuing its partnership with MusicOregon as part of the Small Grants Program. Last year, 22 musicians received funding from over 300 applications.
The City of Portland complies with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II by ensuring meaningful access to its programs and services. It provides various accommodations, including translation and interpretation services, to support residents. Individuals can request ADA accommodations by calling 503-823-4000 or using the Relay Service at 711.
A shooting at the Extended Stay Hotel in Hillsboro, Oregon, left one person dead and another in custody. Police arrested 33-year-old Amir Heidar, who faces second-degree murder charges following the death of 44-year-old Yuri Gonzalez-Gonzalez. Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
A protest march against Trump administration policies concluded peacefully in Portland, with no arrests or injuries reported. Organized by 50501, the event temporarily disrupted downtown traffic but maintained public safety as police monitored the situation.
Intel responded to a security incident at its Ronler Acres campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, after reports of an individual threatening self-harm and potentially harming others. No weapons were involved, and the situation has since been resolved with normal business operations resuming.
Clackamas County deputies arrested 72-year-old David Lynn Jurgenson in connection with a deadly shooting near Happy Valley on August 1. A 36-year-old man found in the home succumbed to gunshot wounds despite medical aid. The victim and suspect were known to each other, and authorities continue to seek information on the incident.
Construction activities for the Bull Run Treatment Project will impact traffic on several roads starting the week of August 4, 2025. Flagged two-way traffic will occur on Altman Road and Dodge Park Boulevard as crews install new water lines and prepare for pipeline installation. Motorists are advised to use caution due to uneven road surfaces on Cottrell Road.
Damon Lamarr Johnson's death highlights the need for trauma-informed responses to mental health crises. Investigations are ongoing, and a new Oversight System will soon take over responsibilities for police accountability in Portland. The community is encouraged to engage with the oversight process.
Portland's City Council approved an $8.6 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, marking the city's first budget process under its new mayor-council government. The budget maintains funding for several Civic Life programs but eliminates five staff positions to make citywide adjustments.
Portland Mayor Wilson announced an executive order to align city policies with federal anti-discrimination laws, protecting $349 million in grants. This decision follows community concerns about the safety of immigrant and refugee families, particularly in light of the recent ‘No Kings’ Protest. The city will participate in Welcoming Week from September 12 to 21, 2025, to foster inclusivity.