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Several hundred residents held a peaceful demonstration on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump's order to deploy federal troops to Portland. Waving American flags, Portlanders gathered in Waterfront Park. "The future will judge us on how we show up at this moment," Mayor Keith Wilson told the rally, standing alongside Gov. Tina Kotek, Portland City Councilors, and other local leaders. "Show up with your neighbors. Bring your families. We need you now. Peaceful protest. We are Portlanders and we are Portland strong."
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Dialogue Liaison Officer helps people make their voices heard
President Trump's order activating the Oregon National Guard to protect "war ravaged" Portland has put the spotlight on free speech. Portland has a longstanding tradition of political protests. While many have been peaceful, some have spiraled into tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement, as the City witnessed in 2020. Since then, the Portland Police Bureau has put a new emphasis on communication and building relationships with protestors. That's where dialogue liaison officers like Jessica Ruch come in.
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Portland Street Response is announcing several changes – including a new number and new hours – to improve the program's ability to assist people experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) marked the significant milestone of swearing in 22 new police officers—the largest single group of hires in more than 25 years. The last comparable hiring event occurred on February 15, 1999.
A dozen Oregon mayors joined Mayor Keith Wilson for a press conference this week to urge President Donald Trump to reverse his order to deploy troops to Portland. One after another, the mayors, five of them veterans, stepped up to the podium to denounce the federal order as unnecessary, unwelcome, and unconstitutional.
The State of Oregon and the City of Portland filed a lawsuit to block President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth from federalizing and deploying 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland.
"I cannot express the sadness and disappointment I feel when I hear the leader of our country call for the militarization of a situation that does not exist, with murky, unknown, and potentially deadly rules, and no clear definition of success or failure. There is no military strength without moral strength, no good outcome when summoning tempers alongside uncertainty and rifles, and no margin for error in what may come next."
Mayor Keith Wilson has directed the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to pause implementation of extended evening parking meter enforcement hours. This pause is necessary to be responsive to current conditions and support evening activities and businesses in central Portland during this critical time during the city's recovery from the pandemic.
The Broadway Bridge is closing Oct. 13 for construction! Due to the bridge closure, TriMet is moving Line 17-Holgate/Broadway onto a new route that will use the Steel Bridge instead. This route change also adds more service at the Rose Quarter Transit Center. Check trimet.org/alerts for the latest service information.
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Join us for the inaugural Portland Rental Education Week, hosted by the Portland Housing Bureau's Rental Services Office! Free educational sessions will be held every day about important topics in rental housing. Learn about conflict management strategies, fair housing, disability-related housing rights, and property maintenance standards. Each 1-hour webinar is led by a partner agency and will also include an overview of PHB and the Rental Services Office.
Registration is currently open for several Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in October!
In a few weeks, many Portlanders will be heading home after sunset during the evening commute. As we prepare for these changes ahead, it is important that people driving slow down, use caution, and look out for people walking, biking, and rolling on the street.
Some items do more harm than good when tossed in the recycling. Find out what really goes in—and what stays out—at Portland.gov/Recycle. Every time you recycle right, you support local jobs, save energy and natural resources, and reduce pollution. Thank you for recycling right!
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New job openings at the City of Portland
Because of a budget shortfall, the City will impose a hiring freeze on most jobs starting October 1. There will be some exceptions. And positions that are open now will stay open until they’re filled. So check out our listings and apply today
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Constituent and Policy Support Student Intern for Councilor Kanal
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Engineering Technician II - Major Projects & Transit
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Parking Management District Coordinator III
How to Apply session
Gain an understanding of the City of Portland’s online application process, types of employment, creating an account on our online Applicant Tracking System, reviewing job announcements, reviewing and submitting application materials, and interview information. Next virtual session is Thursday, Oct. 21, starting 5:30 p.m. Register for a session
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Grants and funding
Prosper Portland offers matching, reimbursable grants that help businesses and property owners make tenant improvements and small and large-scale improvements to new and existing buildings.
Who's Eligible: Businesses and property owners in the following TIF Districts: Central Eastside, Gateway Regional Center, Interstate Corridor, Lents Town Center, Old Town, and North Macadam.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Prosper Portland provides funding to property owners and small business owners who are in the process of negotiating a lease. Grant funds may be used for tenant improvements, space-related soft costs, and permitting support to ready space to open for business.
Who's Eligible: Property owners and business owners in the Interstate Corridor TIF District and the Gateway Regional Center TIF District.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
This Prosper Portland grant program provides funding to small businesses located in the City of Portland that have sustained physical and economic damage due to break-ins and vandalism.
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Give us your feedback
You're invited to learn more about the important work underway to update how advisory bodies align with the City’s new form of government.
Boards. Committees. Commissions. Forums. These advisory bodies (known as ABCs for appointed boards, commissions, etc) are a vital way to keep City officials closely connected to the community we serve. Our new system of government gives Portland an opportunity to rethink the goals and structure of these bodies. Now is the time to weigh in with your ideas.
Please join us for a virtual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9 or Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to learn more about the work and provide the project team direct feedback. More information
We want your feedback on these long-range planning projects along the Willamette River, Columbia River and Columbia Slough that aim to balance natural resource protection, job growth and hazard mitigation:
The Columbia Corridor and Industrial Lands Environmental Overlay Zone Project, also known as the CCIL Ezone Project, has released a Discussion Draft that proposes three scenarios for natural resource protection in the Columbia Corridor. Public comments are welcome through Monday, Nov. 10.
The Draft Economic Opportunity Analysis outlines strategies and scenarios for how Portland can support job growth over the next 20 years. Public comments are welcome through Monday, Nov. 10.
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Serve on a board or committee
If you have technical expertise or professional experience that might lend itself to important conversations about the future of large-scale performing arts venues in Portland, we invite you to apply to become a member of the City of Portland’s Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts Steering Committee. The City and its Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts project team seek community members—including from the fields of architecture, construction, finance, fundraising, performing arts, real estate development, urban planning, and venue operations—to serve in this capacity. Apply by Oct. 6, 2025
Are you passionate about elevating community voices? Consider joining the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability's Community Involvement Committee! This committee helps advise the City on land use and transportation planning engagement activities. Apply by Oct. 12, 2025
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Not sure what district you’re in?
Check our district map to find your district and your City Councilors.
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Whether you've joined the City Bike Bus many times or you've been meaning to give it a try, don't miss your last chance to ride with us until next spring. Check our map to figure out which of our nine unique routes is best for you. Meet at the start or jump on the ride anywhere along the route. All rides come together at Salmon Street Springs where we gather for a group photo, drink coffee, eat treats, and mingle.
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Free events
October 6 – 9, Monday – Thursday
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Community events in Portland parks
Volunteer events
For Portland Parks & Recreation planting and park clean up volunteer events, check the volunteer event filter.
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Request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for any City of Portland program, service, event, or activity. To ensure the best response, please make your request at least five business days before the program or event, if possible. |
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Your Portland moment
 Portland City Archives, AP/55062
The photo above is from the 1920s, taken at Russellville Grade School -- which was located on SE 102nd near Stark Street (formerly Base Line Road). You can find thousands of historic photos in the Portland City Archives.
October is American Archives Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of historical records and the repositories that hold them. Join Portland City Archives in celebration at a series of events. These tours and a community archiving night are free and open to members of the public of all ages at the Portland Archives & Records Center.
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Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad
Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me
Awewen Kapas
Translation and Interpretation: 3-1-1
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711.
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