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Starting June 3, 2025, Portland customers using credit or debit cards for utility payments will incur a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this charge, customers can opt for direct electronic payments from their bank accounts. PDX 311 aims to enhance access to local government services across Multnomah County.
Starting June 3, 2025, Portland will implement a 2.95% processing fee for credit and debit card payments on water, sewer, and stormwater bills. Customers can avoid this fee by opting for electronic payments directly from their bank accounts. This change aims to streamline payment processing and reduce costs for the city.
Starting June 3, 2025, Portland customers paying sewer, stormwater, and water bills via credit or debit cards will incur a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this charge, residents can opt for direct electronic payments from their bank accounts. The city aims to streamline its payment process while mitigating costs for residents.
Twelve Oregon firefighters assist in battling wildfires in Alberta, Canada, where over 25,000 residents have evacuated. The Oregon Department of Forestry expects increased fire activity later in the week, despite recent rain.
NOAA extended its geomagnetic storm warning through Tuesday, offering potential sightings of the northern lights. While Washington residents have the best chance, those in northeastern Oregon may also catch a glimpse of the phenomenon. A G3-rated storm could disrupt power grids and GPS systems.
Fleet Week in Portland will cause significant traffic disruptions as several bridges over the Willamette River will experience extended lifts for ship arrivals. Starting Tuesday evening, the Steel, Broadway, and Burnside bridges will close longer than usual to accommodate the vessels. The Steel Bridge's lower deck will also be closed to pedestrians and cyclists at certain times during the event.
Federal authorities arrested a 24-year-old transgender woman seeking asylum in Portland after a court hearing related to her case. The coalition Oregon for All alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents aimed to expedite her deportation despite her proper asylum application.
The Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) proposes zoning changes in Portland to enhance affordable housing options, particularly on nonprofit and public agency properties. Community members can provide feedback on the project through an interactive online tool by July 8, 2025.
Jessica Dame Carroll, 50, transitioned from a career in medical research to nursing after a breast cancer diagnosis highlighted the importance of compassionate care. She completed her Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Concordia St. Paul in December 2024 and is now in a residency at Kaiser Permanente. Carroll emphasizes that it's never too late to pursue one's calling.
Journalist Shane Burley argues that labeling President Trump as a fascist may distract from the more pressing issue of his administration's actions resembling traditional fascism. Since returning to office, Trump has alarmed experts by detaining students for political speech, deporting citizens, and threatening civil liberties. Burley calls for a mass movement to oppose these threats to democracy.