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The City of Portland's fifth annual Action Plan for FY 2025-2026 will be available for public review starting July 3, 2025. The plan outlines federal funding allocations for affordable housing and community development programs and invites public comments until August 1, 2025.
Development Hub PDX will be unavailable on June 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for updates related to new permit fees. Customers can submit applications under existing fees until 11:59 p.m. on the same day. The IVR system will also be down during this period.
The City Council adopted an $8.5 billion budget on June 18, including key amendments for city employee protections and parks maintenance. However, funding for a sobering center was not included, which officials argue is essential for public safety. The council also reinstated funding for the Portland Children’s Levy after initial cuts.
Portland's LGBTQ+ scene adapts to closures of iconic bars by embracing pop-up events and alternative spaces. Owners like Olga Bichko of Doc Marie's are shifting focus to event-driven outings, addressing community desires for connection. The trend reflects a broader need to sustain queer culture amid ongoing political challenges.
The Portland Trail Blazers selected Yang Hansen, a 7-foot-1 center from China, in the NBA draft, surprising many by trading their No. 11 pick for the rights to Hansen, who was projected to be a second-round pick. This move reflects the team's efforts to build on a promising end to last season after years of mediocrity.
Development Hub PDX will undergo maintenance on June 30, causing its online permit portal to be unavailable from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Customers can submit permit applications under current fees until 11:59 p.m. on the same day.
Development Hub PDX and the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system will be unavailable on June 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for updates related to fee changes. Customers can submit permit applications under current fees until 11:59 p.m. on the same day. In-person services at the Development Services Center will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Portland Police Bureau proposes changes to its directive on disclosing police personnel files to criminal defendants, following a court ruling that deemed past practices inadequate. The proposed amendment aims to limit access to certain officer misconduct allegations, which has sparked concerns over defendants' rights to exculpatory evidence.
The Portland City Council appointed a police oversight board last week, fulfilling a voter mandate from 2020. This development aims to enhance police accountability and rebuild community trust amid ongoing concerns about police misconduct.
Maroon 5 and Reneé Rapp will perform at Portland's Moda Center later this year as part of their North American tours. The announcement comes as excitement builds for the summer concert season.