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Tens of thousands peacefully rallied on Saturday, Oct. 18, streaming across the Hawthorne Bridge to Waterfront Park. Get the latest updates at Portland.gov/troops.
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Circling Back
As part of Portland Fire & Rescue's CHAT team, Kyle LaClair circles back to 911 callers to provide ongoing support that goes beyond what first responders can offer.
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Kyle LaClair has responded to thousands of 911 calls in his career as a paramedic and saved many lives. Trauma, strokes, heart attacks, gunshot wounds, overdoses, he's been there. But one call that haunts him came from a man who had just been discharged from the emergency room at a local hospital. The caller had a prescription in hand, but didn't know where the nearest pharmacy was, had no way to get there, had no insurance and no money to pay for it. So he called 911 from the hospital parking lot.
Enter Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT), a program run by Fire & Rescue Portland to meet the soaring number of non-emergency calls to 911. CHAT responders can tackle people's urgent medical issues without taking them to the hospital. This frees up firefighters to respond to life-and-death situations. CHAT responders can spend more time with callers and treat them on the scene. Better yet, CHAT also maintains an aftercare team who follow up on 911 callers to provide ongoing support – like help getting into stable housing or even picking up prescriptions.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) crews work to keep city drains clear and prevent flooding. With over 58,000 drains in the city, we can’t get to them all. Be like the PBOT Platypus. Adopt a storm drain near you and help keep it clear of debris.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that President Trump can deploy 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland. Mayor Keith Wilson and Gov. Kotek vowed to fight the order in court. Amid the continuing litigation, it remains unclear when the troops might be deployed. For updates check portland.gov/federal.
Winter storms. Wildfire. Floods. The City of Portland is constantly training for a wide range of hazards. Learn how we’re preparing for emergencies, and how you can pitch in.
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Do you like to work with your hands? Have a hobby that could benefit others? Please take a minute to learn more about how your talents and skills can help our neighbors living on the streets. You can change someone’s life. Even a smile is a bridge to building hope and change. Portland.gov/support-shelters
Mandatory training for Portlanders running for Mayor, Auditor, or Council who wish to participate in the matching program. Those considering running or considering participating are welcome and encouraged to join. Confidential one-on-one trainings are available. Next session is Oct. 24.
New city-set rates for curbside collection of large items make it easier to get rid of broken furniture, old mattresses, and other waste that’s too big to fit in your garbage bin. Use our online calculator to estimate costs, call your garbage company to schedule a pickup, and your stuff will be whisked away from the curb within a week. Plus, find options for donating or giving away items in good condition.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to getting around by bike, Ride Through the Seasons encourages you to keep riding beyond summer and into fall. Through group rides and workshops, PBOT’s Portland By Cycle team will share tips and resources to help you prepare. Biking through fall and winter provides a unique perspective on what it means to live in Portland, not to mention bragging rights! Check out portland.gov/RideSeasons
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Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry’s 9th Annual Yard Tree Giveaway is underway. Don't wait!
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In a few weeks, many Portlanders will be heading home after sunset during the evening commute. People driving need to slow down, use caution, and look out for people walking, biking, and rolling on the street.
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PDX 311 is your government connection. Whether it's figuring out trash day, reporting a fallen tree, checking on a program, or handling a parking ticket, the PDX 311 team is here to help. Call 3-1-1 or email 311@portlandoregon.gov, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., seven days a week, and have questions answered, request service, or report issues.
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New job openings at the City of Portland
The 311 Program seeks multiple 311 Customer Service Representative I's to join the team. This position provides high-quality local government customer service to community members, businesses, and visitors as a member of the 311 Program’s Customer Service Team. Bilingual candidates are particularly encouraged to apply and may be eligible for a language pay differential.
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Grants and funding
The goal of the Home Water Leak Repair Program is to remove the financial burden of leak repairs from customers living with low incomes, helping them save water and money. The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a new grantee partner to help deliver services to homeowners living with low income.
Who's Eligible: Community-based nonprofits serving residents in Portland.
Application Deadline: October 27, 2025
The Bureau of Environmental Services awards Percent for Green grants to help fund green infrastructure projects that benefit watershed health and the community. Eligible projects must propose a green infrastructure or low-impact development method to manage stormwater. Projects that construct stormwater management facilities to meet Stormwater Management Manual development requirements are not eligible for grant funding.
Who's Eligible: Community groups, businesses, nonprofits, student groups, schools, faith organizations, neighborhood or business associations, government agencies, and service groups in Portland whose pre-applications have been approved.
Application Deadline: November 4, 2025 at 5 p.m.
The purpose of this program is to encourage civic engagement in under-supported communities and ethnic culturally specific communities with language appropriate communication that leads to further community involvement of people not usually included in decision making. Approximately $45,000 is available this funding cycle, for projects requests of up to $8,000 each.
Who's Eligible: Only nonprofit organizations, including fiscal sponsors, may apply.
Next Application Deadline: November 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Portland Children's Levy small grants: Applications are now open for three-year small grants to support key community services for children and families. Join us for info sessions Oct. 27 and 29.
Who’s Eligible: Nonprofit organizations must have annual revenues of $90,000 to $750,000 to apply.
Next Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Applicants must register for WebGrants by November 14, 2025.
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Serve on a board or committee
Experienced with public art? Passionate about urban design and architecture? Join the Design Commission. Applications are open for two upcoming openings, starting as early as April 2026, for four-year terms. Applications are accepted through Thursday, November 20. More information is available at Portland.gov/Design2026.
The Portland Committee for Community-Engaged Policing is composed of 13 community members who volunteer their time to advise the Mayor and the Portland Police Bureau; to independently assess the City of Portland’s Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ); and to develop policies and assess the bureau’s community engagement efforts. This is a volunteer (non-paid) position. Continuous
The FITCOG’s mission is to work closely with the Commissioner-in-Charge of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), the leadership of the PPB, and the Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and command, to understand, inform, and provide oversight and recommendations to the city's efforts to reduce gun violence in Portland. This will be done by remaining informed about gun violence trends, PPB and FIT strategies, and other City of Portland programs and priorities in supporting this work and best practices for prevention, intervention, and response. Continuous
Are you looking for a space where your passion, knowledge, and skills will contribute to a more just society? Do you envision your city as one that advances racial justice and leads with equity to provide a clean energy future for frontline communities? The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) Committee is seeking leaders like you. With your help, we can ensure the most impacted Portlanders are prepared for a changing climate as we move toward our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Apply by Oct. 26, 2025
The Portland Street Response Committee is a volunteer body that will advise City Council as it supports the development and sustained growth of Portland Street Response. Closes Oct. 27, 2025
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Give us your feedback
The City of Portland's Legacy Business Preservation Study is developing recommendations for the establishment of a legacy business program that would support and preserve long-standing, independently owned businesses. Give feedback on program priorities by Friday, Oct. 30.
Share your thoughts: Sunday Parkways 2025 Post Season Survey
PBOT would love your feedback as they evaluate the 2025 Sunday Parkways season! Please take the post-season survey to help us make next year's events even more fun. As a thank-you, you can enter to win Sunday Parkways merchandise at the end of the survey. Survey closes at 5 p.m. on October 31.
TriMet is reducing spending and cutting service to close a projected $300 million annual budget gap. You can help shape the future of transit. Share your thoughts in TriMet’s online Service Priorities Survey, open through Oct. 31, or attend an open house. Details at trimet.org/servicecuts.
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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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Featured events
Free events
October 21, Tuesday
October 23, Thursday
October 24, Friday
October 25, Saturday
October 26, Sunday
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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
TANGLED UP IN GREEN. Heroic volunteers exult after pulling gargantuan piles of invasive ivy from Forest Park. Since 2011, Portland Parks & Recreation volunteers have removed nearly a quarter million square feet of ivy from Portland’s parks and natural areas. Along the way, they’ve spotted hawks, salamanders, hummingbirds, and other amazing wildlife. Volunteers have also worked with staff to remove trash from our beloved green spaces and plant new, beneficial, native vegetation. Don't Miss No Ivy Day on Saturday, October 25.
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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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