The annual open enrollment period for health coverage is currently open. It is the only time when anyone who is not offered coverage from a job or a public program …
Tips on Open Enrollment and Assessing Health Care Coverage Options Read More
As we turn the corner from fall into winter and the weather becomes wetter, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is once again encouraging residents to adopt a storm drain. …
Heating costs for this winter are expected to increase significantly, with the US Energy Information Administration estimating that those who rely on natural gas for heat will see a 28 …
Tips For Lowering Energy Bills Read More
Many factors contribute to indoor air quality, including using a natural gas stove. During a season when we may be doing more cooking inside, NW Natural has tips to keep …
Natural Gas Cooking and Indoor Air Quality Read More
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. It is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and found …
Testing Your Home for Radon Gas Read More
While the Architectural Heritage Center’s (AHC) walking tours are on their annual winter hiatus, the “Mid-Century Modest: Postwar Housing and the Growth of Southeast Portland” exhibit is on display, giving …
Explore Postwar Housing in SE Portland Read More
Bonita Joy Davis, age 68, passed away in Portland on September 22, 2022. Born in Owensboro, KY on Christmas Day 1953 to Edith Maxine Davis (Hudson) and John Robert Davis, …
Recycling Columnist Bonita Davis Passes Away Read More
It wouldn’t be fall in Portland without the annual task of marking your calendar for the Leaf Day pick ups in your neighborhood. Mailers were sent out mid-October and pick …
SE Uplift believes communities become stronger when neighbors come together, across differences to build connections to one another and create a shared vision for change. Through two grant programs, groups …
SE Uplift 2023 Community Grants Available Read More
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), a member-supported public media organization serving the Northwest, has released a new documentary that follows a group of Oregon students as they navigate the challenges of …
OPB Documentary Follows Students Read More
Small Shops Big Hearts’ popular Portland tradition to help shoppers be more intentional about how and where they spend their money returns for the 2022 holiday season. This year’s iteration …
Shop Small, Win Big for Holiday Purchases Read More
Ballots and voting guides for the November 8 General Election were mailed out mid-October and all registered voters should have received their ballot by October 27. Anyone who has not …
November Election Resources and Reminders Read More
We all know that trips to the grocery store are costing more these days and while we can’t eliminate food costs from our lives, reducing the amount of food that …
Tips for Saving on Groceries Read More
In 2021, Portland City Council adopted the Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2H) project to address the crisis of houseless Portlanders. The code changes made it easier to site homeless shelters …
S2H Zoning Refinements Read More
In an effort to help preserve the state’s history and make it accessible to Oregonians, educators, art enthusiasts, history buffs and others, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation is launching the …
What’s in Your Attic? Read More
Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for connection by inviting Oregonians to write letters to someone they’ve never met. The ongoing program provides prompts for …
Dear Stranger Connects Oregonians Read More
A new survey is open to allow the public to share their thoughts on investments in sidewalks, bikeways, roads and transit around the greater Portland region. The survey is part …
Transportation Plan Comment Period Open Read More
Multnomah County Library (MCL) has announced the Everybody Reads 2023 reading selection, Ruth Ozeki’s award-winning novel A Tale for the Time Being. The book tells the story of two strangers …
Everybody Reads 2023 Book Chosen Read More
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audubon present the 2022 Catio Tour with three options to participate: in-person, online videos and a special VIP package. The tour includes …
10th Annual Catio Tour Shows Off Creativity Read More
In response to requests for weekday hours, the Southeast Tool Library (SEPTL) has added Tuesday evening hours (5:30-7 pm) to their schedule, supplementing weekly Saturday hours (9 am-noon). The caveat …
Weekday Hours Resume at the Tool Library Read More
BottleDrop, already the most convenient way to redeem your Oregon beverage containers, offers account holders two ways to save for school. At participating grocery stores visit a BottleDrop kiosk, select …
Save for School With BottleDrop Read More
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has announced a new financial assistance program, designed to reduce cost as a barrier and allow for easier access to participate in PP&R offerings. The …
PP&R Access Pass Offers Financial Assistance Read More
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is currently seeking public input on two projects – the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Code Project and the Floodplain Resilience Plan. The EV …
BPS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Projects Read More
Metro is currently accepting applications for Community Placemaking grants to support community-led, equity centered arts and culture based efforts that strengthen people’s connections to each other and the places they …
Placemaking Grants Available Read More
The first part of the summer has already brought us days where the mercury has topped 90 degrees and there are likely to be more before summer ends. High heat …
Preparing For and Handling High Temperatures Read More
This summer, Oregonians looking for an easy, hands-on way to help Ukrainians in need can volunteer as online conversation partners at ENGin. ENGin, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, pairs Ukrainian youth (ages …
Volunteer to Help Ukrainians Improve Their English Read More
The PDX Adult Soapbox Derby is back and they’re looking for volunteers to help out on the day of the derby, Saturday, August 20. Volunteering the day of the derby …
Volunteer for the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby Read More
A joint campaign between the Pacific Northwest’s two largest cities–Portland and Seattle–is using humor to send an important safety message. “Slow the flock down” is a colorful, tongue-in-cheek message designed …
PBOT’s Cheeky Campaign Read More
Multnomah County Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program is underway. Kids can play online using Beanstack, the easiest way to keep track of books read, or with a paper gameboard available …
Library Summer Reading Program Read More
After the wettest spring in 81 years, high water has settled into stagnant pools across Multnomah County, creating a breeding ground for the largest mosquito outbreak since at least 2010. …
Defending Yourself Against Mosquitos Read More
AARP Foundation Experience Corps (AARPFEC) is looking for volunteers to make a difference in a child’s life by helping them become better readers. The national, intergenerational, volunteer-based tutoring program is …
Help Children Become Better Readers Read More
Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) seven outdoor pools are open now through Sunday, August 28 and offer lap swims, water fitness, open play, family swims and limited swim lessons. The …
PP&R Pools and Activities Registration Open Read More
The Portland Public School’s (PPS) $15 million program for Summer 2022 is the most robust programming package in PPS and state history, with more than 50 programs that will provide …
PPS Summer 2022 Programming Read More
Beginning July 16, a new three-digit phone number – 988 – will be available 24/7 for people to call when they or someone else is having a behavioral health crisis …
988 Mental Health Hotline Read More
Leach Botanical Garden invites families to come out every Friday in July for their Children’s Music Series for kid-focused live music. Different artists will perform in the Far Meadow, 11 …
Summer Concert Series Read More
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) is hosting the 2022 Hidden Bottle Hunt Wednesday, July 6-Sunday, July 10 by hiding six commemorative bottles in parks and trails throughout the state. …
2022 Hidden Bottle Hunt Read More
Due to the annual fires, injuries and deaths associated with the use of fireworks, the City of Portland has banned the use of any fireworks, aerial luminary devices or pyrotechnics …
Firework Ban Reminder Read More
The long-anticipated Summer Free For All (SFFA) events will be back this year, revitalized, revamped and with an amazing series of events by Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). The 2022 …
PP&R Summer Free For All Returns Read More
The Human Access Project (HAP) has announced that this year’s 10th anniversary of The Big Float will be the final installment of the annual river celebration (for a while). When …
Don’t Miss Out on The Big Float Finale Read More
The Multnomah County Health Department is cautioning communities to avoid the consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish from the Lower Willamette River. The stretch of river between Kelley Point Park …
Safer Fishing on the Lower Willamette River Read More
Now through Labor Day, a Timed Use Permit will be required for each personal vehicle accessing federal lands adjacent to the Waterfall Corridor 9 am-6 pm seven days a week. …
Timed Use Permits for Multnomah Falls Read More
Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for a connection by inviting Oregonians to write letters with someone they’ve never met. “In good times, bad and …
Write a Letter, Make a Connection Read More
Now through Monday, June 13 the public can review and comment on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge (EQRB) project. This is the …
Burnside Bridge Comment Period Open Read More
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park is offering two free activities to learn about the biology, history and culture of Mt. Tabor Park–the Saturday Morning Nature and Art Program and …
Mt. Tabor Nature Walks and Workshops Read More
OnPoint Community Credit Union has released a free financial literacy eBook to help people better manage amid our current economic complexities, soaring food and energy prices and the Federal Reserve’s …
Financial Literacy eBook Available Read More
Nonprofit Human Solutions feeds approximately 260 people every day at their three emergency shelters. It’s a huge effort that takes many hands. Special pandemic funding made the work lighter, but …
Help Human Solutions Stock Their Pantry Read More
Spend a weekend in a forest, meadow or waterway with the Cascade Forest Conservancy (CFC) by volunteering for one (or more!) of their science and restoration trips. Anyone can join …
CFC Science and Restoration Trips Read More
The submission window for nature photos for Our Big Backyard, Metro’s quarterly parks and nature magazine, contest is currently open. The contest asks participants to submit photos showing how they …
Metro’s Nature Photo Contest Read More
The historic Academy Theater in Montavilla, a neighborhood favorite since 2006, began operating as a “first-run” theater in March. The decision by owners Heyward Stewart, Julie Stewart and Ty Dupuis …
The Academy Theater Goes “First-Run” Read More
The annual Arts Tax is due at the same time as your federal tax return, which this year is Monday, April 18. Filing and paying the Arts Tax (or claiming …
Arts Tax Deadline: April 18 Read More
Some people can’t imagine an Easter basket without Peeps, some can’t imagine why anyone would want to eat them and then there is a group of people who will only …
Make Technicolor Treats With Peeps Read More
Water, whether from rain or hose, carries pollutants to our rivers and streams through storm drains, ditches and more direct means. The Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams’ “The …
Student Movie Making Contest Read More
In 2021 the Multnomah County Library (MCL) reached a record-breaking 4.8 million digital book checkouts. “Patrons enjoy the diversity of material and ease of access and their high level of …
MCL’s Digital Lending Continues to Grow Read More
Students ages 15-18 around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions to sustain and protect the natural world as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean …
Call for High School STEM Projects Read More
By Kris McDowell You may have noticed some light blue boxes popping up at Fred Meyer in the last few weeks and displays/signs inside the stores. Both are part of …
Multnomah Public Health has extended the deadline for school exclusion by two months. The extension until April 20, will allow families to make sure their children have their required vaccinations …
School Exclusion Deadline Extended Read More
Portland Housing Bureau has contracted with Oregon Law Center and Portland Community College to provide free legal service to low-income renters facing eviction, regardless of immigration status, through the Eviction …
Free Eviction Defense Services Read More
If you’ve made it past the title – congratulations! You may be thinking that putting vegetables into a dessert sounds like a poorly-conceived idea to sneak additional nutrients into the …
Brownies Made With Zucchini Can Be Delicious Read More
Plans are in the works for Friends of Laurelhurst Park (FLP) 2022 work parties. Despite a few setbacks in 2021 (late seasonal start due to COVID-19 and scorching weather in …
Volunteer with Friends of Laurelhurst Park Read More
The City of Portland offers a regular lineup of free Fix-It Fairs connecting Portland residents with experts and each other, to learn simple, low or no-cost ways to save money …
Portland Parks Foundation’s (PPF) annual Parks Champion Award honors individuals who make outstanding contributions or provide significant service to a Portland park, community center, natural area, community garden, park-related program …
Nominate a Parks Champion Read More
Each year, Portland Water Bureau (PWB) provides the Drinking Water Quality Report to its customers. The report is required by the State and EPA and contains important information about Portland’s …
Water Quality Report and Lead Test Kits Read More
As a child, one of my favorite snacks at my babysitter’s house was counter-softened butter on saltine crackers. She almost always had butter sitting out on the counter, seemingly just …
Compound Butters: Easy Yet Indulgent Read More
Oaks Park Roller Rink is open for general, public skating afternoons/evenings six days a week. It is closed Mondays. It is the oldest roller rink in the country, has the …
Laurelwood Park, SE Foster Rd. and 64th St., has reopened after years of planning and months of construction, turning it into a unique and innovative public space in the Foster-Powell …
Laurelwood Park Reopens Read More
Metro is currently accepting photos for its quarterly Our Big Backyard photo contest. Any photo taken at a park or natural area in greater Portland is eligible. Have you taken …
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is accepting applications for their college scholarship program through February 14, 2022. Each applicant should be a student studying music, graduating in spring …
OMHOF Accepting Scholarship Applications Read More
Join other cribbage lovers (newbies welcome, too) every Tuesday, 6 pm at The BeerMongers, 1125 SE Division St., for tournament-style cribbage. Opponents are paired randomly and winners advance through the …
Kids can watch a great movie and adults get to enjoy happy hour prices at Steeplejack Brewing Co., 2400 NE Broadway St. Movie begins at 3:15 pm, happy hour pricing …
Family Movie Matinee Read More
The Hawthorne Blvd. Business Association invites the community to help keep Hawthorne Blvd. Clean every Monday at 11 am, meeting outside Dairy Hill Ice Cream, 1428 SE 36th Ave. No …
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park (FMTP) is currently accepting candidates to fill at least three openings on their 11-member Board of Directors. The organization are the volunteer stewards of …
Mt. Tabor Seeks Board Members Read More
We know we need to eat our veggies, whether we’re only feeding ourselves or feeding others too. However, it can be easy to get into a rut, especially during the …
Fritters Elevate Common Veggies Read More
As we navigate another Portland winter, and the potential of severe weather, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Emergency travel plans, stocking up on provisions and preparing for the …
Plan Ahead for Severe Weather Read More
The Portland Water Bureau and Regional Water Providers Consortium offers tips for protecting home plumbing, inside and outside, through winter’s rain, snow and ice, as well as what to do …
Prepare Plumbing for Winter Weather Read More
SE Uplift has two community grants open to projects taking place or benefitting community members within the organization’s boundaries. Proposals will be reviewed and scored using SE Uplift’s Board-approved Equity …
SE Uplift Community Grants Program Read More
Portland City Council formally appointed 20 community members to the 2021 Charter Commission on December 3, 2020. The Commission was scheduled to meet throughout a two-year period to identify issues …
Portland Charter Commission Update Read More
The Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) has put together a comprehensive list identifying how Portlanders can report, organize and remove unwanted trash from the city. Report trash near encampments …
Portland Trash Cleanup Resources Read More
Many people feed birds of all types in feeders outside their homes but, unlike the various seeds larger birds eat, hummingbird food (nectar) can be easily made with just two …
Feeding Our Tiny Feathered Friends Read More
Multnomah County is inviting the public to share their views on cost-saving ideas for the project to replace the 95-year-old Burnside Bridge through a public survey. The survey and an …
Public Comment Sought on Cost Savings for Burnside Bridge Replacement Read More
A group of Portland State University and Oregon State University researchers have been working in collaboration with Portland Audubon for the last few years to understand how humans and coyotes …
Portland Urban Coyote Project Read More
The Oregon Poet Laureate Program is currently accepting nominations for the state’s next poet laureate. The program fosters the art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, addresses central issues relating …
Nominate Oregon’s Next Poet Laureate Read More
Leaf Day, Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) annual service to provide cleaner, safer streets, keep storm drains clear to ensure intersections don’t flood, takes place in November and December. The …
Many SE Portlanders are familiar with the wait that has become common in the Central Eastside when trains are blocking the tracks. This regularly occurs at SE 12th Ave., SE …
Central Eastside Railroad Petition Read More
As thoughts of yellow summer squash and zucchini turn to winter squash like butternut, the pin striped delicata squash provides a bridge between the seasons and squash spectrum. Like summer …
In Season: Delicata Squash Read More
MFS-CASH Oregon, in partnership with AARP Tax-Aide Foundation and the IRS VITA program, is offering a free tax preparation program to assist those most likely to overlook their eligibility for …
MFS-CASH Oregon Seeks Volunteers Read More
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) is bringing back its popular series on how to research the history of a vintage home or building this month. The virtual four-part series takes …
AHC Offers House Research Series Read More
Mt. Tabor Park’s Urban Nature Series continues into November with a series of free outdoor activities emphasizing the natural beauty of Mt. Tabor Park and the importance of large urban …
Urban Nature Series Continues Read More
Did you know that Oregon’s official state fruit is the pear? The state ranks second in the nation in pear production, joining Washington and California to make up the majority …
Enjoy Fall’s Pear Harvest with Beer and Cheese Pairings Read More
In May, the Planning and Sustainability Commission voted unanimously to recommend Portland City Council hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the Historic Resources Code Project. The Project is …
Historic Resources Code for Review Read More
Multnomah County Library (MCL) has selected its 2022 Everybody Reads book choice and it is a first for the program. The graphic memoir, Good Talk: A memoir in conversations by …
‘Everybody Reads’ Book Chosen Read More
Fall is upon us and with it will be the return of rain, a blessing to the thirsty ground, but a potential hazard when storm drains become clogged, leading to …
Help Keep Portland’s Storm Drains Clean Read More
The Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Awards have since 2001, recognized 56 outstanding Indigenous leaders for their unwavering dedication to strengthen tribal sovereignty and their efforts to uplift the environmental, cultural, economic …
Indigenous Leadership Award Nominations Read More
BIKETOWN, the bike-share system known for its ubiquitous orange bicycles that launched in 2016, is expanding access to electric assist bike-share for people on low incomes and Portland college students …
BIKETOWN Expands E-Bike Service Read More
The sights and smells of fall are starting to make their presence felt with cooler mornings and shorter days reminding us that summer will soon be departing. With the change …
Drink Up Fall Flavor Read More
The nonprofit Write Around Portland is offering online creative writing workshops every other Thursday, 11 am-12:30 pm September 23 through December 16. Although writing is often thought of as something …
Get Writing with Write Around Portland Read More
The Cascade Forest Conservancy is looking for volunteers to join them for fall Citizen Science and Restoration Trips. Opportunities include Yellowjacket Creek planting and surveying streams for lamprey. As a …
Citizen Science and Restoration Trips Read More
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audubon offer two tour options for the 2021 Catio Tour Saturday, September 11, 10 am-2 pm. The Tour showcases nine distinct outdoor …
9th Annual Catio Tour Read More
The League of Women Voters of Oregon recently published a study on improving the safe use of pesticides in Oregon. The study identifies five key areas of pesticide policy to …
Pesticide Study and Panel Discussion Read More
The Portland Fruit Tree Project (PFTP) is a non-profit working to increase equitable access to healthy food while strengthening communities by empowering neighbors to share in the harvest and care …
Got Fruit? PFTP Can Help You Share It Read More
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Urban Nature Series conducted its first sessions in April and May and it is returning in August. The outdoor activities in the Series emphasize …
Urban Nature Series Continues in August Read More
