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The City of Canby, Oregon, issued a notice regarding land use decision LU 25-032538 AD. The decision addresses modifications to land use regulations, impacting local businesses and development. This ruling may influence future land development projects in the area.
Multnomah County declared a heat emergency as temperatures in Portland may hit 100 degrees on August 11. Three daytime cooling centers will open, providing relief to residents facing health risks from extreme heat. TriMet will allow free transit for those heading to cooling shelters.
Multnomah County declared a state of emergency as temperatures are expected to surpass 100 degrees on Aug. 11. The county will open three cooling centers that will provide food, water, and shelter for residents, including pets. Emergency outreach efforts will target vulnerable populations living outdoors.
Scandals, a Portland LGBTQ+ bar, will close its Southwest Harvey Milk Street location on September 21 after 46 years in business. The owner cited COVID-19, rising costs, and changes in the downtown area as reasons for not renewing the lease, but plans to open a new family-friendly queer space on Northeast Alberta this fall.
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability issued a notice regarding Land Use Decision LU 25-039804 TR, scheduled for August 11, 2025. The decision impacts local land use regulations and invites community engagement.
A three-alarm brush fire destroyed a barn in Beavercreek, Oregon, on Monday evening. Firefighters contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to surrounding vegetation, with no injuries reported. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.
Six people were shot in North Baltimore on Saturday evening, resulting in one death and five non-life-threatening injuries. Among the victims is a five-year-old girl who sustained a gunshot wound to her hand. Homicide detectives are investigating and seeking information from the public.
Ichiro Suzuki's number #51 was retired by the Seattle Mariners on August 9, 2025, during a ceremony at T-Mobile Park. He joins Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez as the only Mariners with retired numbers. The event celebrated Ichiro's legacy as a newly enshrined Hall of Famer.
Portland’s AMPLIFY PDX block party unites 20 local nonprofits for a community resource event on Aug. 9, aiming to raise funds and awareness. The event will feature various activities from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Open Signal: Portland Community Media Center.
Volunteers gathered at Cathedral Park in Portland to enhance recreational space and improve fish habitats. The Human Access Project, alongside SOLVE, has removed 150 tons of concrete since 2021 and is launching a new initiative to further improve river access.