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Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the City honors the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust and remembers the millions of others targeted and killed by the Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945. This day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a reminder to confront antisemitism and racism and educate future generations to help prevent genocide.
To learn more, visit the Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Washington Park near the International Rose Test Garden. Dedicated in 2004, the free outdoor memorial shares Holocaust history, survivor quotes, and the names of people who died in the concentration camps and their surviving relatives in Oregon and southwest Washington. Photo caption: Use this layout for a horizontal intro photo.
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It's sunny and cold outside, the kind of December day Portlanders love. The Sellwood Community House (SCH) is active, but quiet compared to busy summer months. Inside, adults gather around tables for Creative Club, teenagers stare out windows instead of at the computers in front of them, and preschoolers laugh while playing a game with their teacher.
To a visitor, seeing people from three or more generations in one place might suggest a special occasion. For Ashley Murray and Elizabeth Milner, it was just a regular Wednesday.
"It's really a multigenerational building," Ashley said, "There's something for everyone to do here, from little children up to seniors."
In the six years Ashley has been SCH's executive director, she has steered the organization through new beginnings, good times, and some hard times, too.
In 2019, when Portland Parks & Recreation faced significant budget cuts and a long-standing maintenance backlog, the bureau made the hard choice to end programming at Sellwood Community Center. It was difficult for everyone, including the staff who had dedicated themselves to providing recreation and education opportunities to the center's neighbors. But the story didn't end there.
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Bringing someone from unsheltered homelessness into housing isn't a straightforward process. We want to share some wins from our providers that share the usually hidden victories within the housing process. From documents to jobs--it all matters on the journey to stability.
Downtown Portland’s pedestrian activity has entered a sustained recovery phase. While total foot traffic has not yet returned to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, the data shows consistent year-over-year growth, particularly on weekends and among visitors. Some 32 million pedestrians visited downtown Portland in 2025, up from 30 million in 2024—a 5.5% increase. Saturdays reached 88.6% of 2019 volumes in 2025. Major cultural events, festivals, and holiday periods are now reliably producing near-normal or above-normal activity.
The City of Portland's Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts project team announced today that its market feasibility study, which examines the viability of a two Broadway-capable venue approach in downtown Portland, is complete.
Individuals and groups within the performing arts venue landscape are invited to express their interest through March 9, 2026. To better understand what operating models exist and what might be possible for Portland's City-owned performing arts venues, the City of Portland is launching an informal request for information.
In the headlines
Data spotlight
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322 Portland-based artists, arts and culture organizations, and creative businesses are slated to receive funding through the City’s grantmaking partners.
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You're invited to enter the America 250 City Art Poster Contest—celebrating Portland's history and culture alongside the United States' 250th anniversary and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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The Central City Code Amendments Project focuses on housing production and economic recovery. Initial recommendations are available for public feedback. Ends Feb. 13
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Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water than most non-native plants. Not sure where to begin? Don’t panic! Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season.
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Portland Staycation: Winter Edition invites locals to experience a radiant celebration of art, light, food, and discovery during the Portland Winter Light Festival, happening over the first two weekends in February. Central City businesses, events, and attractions are invited to join this campaign.
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Before, during, and after severe weather, get news, road closures, tips to get home safe, maps, tree emergency information and more.
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We are changing the way we do business with our suppliers! Suppliers and City buying staff will experience a new process for registering a business, setting up accounts for supplier payments, and contracting. Attend a Supplier Registration Work Session.
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New job openings at the City of Portland
How to Apply Sessions
Curious about working for the City of Portland, but not sure where to start? Come join us for an interactive webinar where we'll walk you through the basics and share some helpful tips along the way.
New job openings
- Environmental Education - Adult Crew Leaders for the YCC (CSA II's, Ages 18+)
- Risk Analysis & Compliance Housing Program Coordinator - Limited Duration
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Wastewater Operations Specialist
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Grants and funding
The City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is announcing two new competitive grant opportunities through its Community Technology Division, funded by the City's Digital Inclusion Fund. Together, these grants are designed to reduce barriers to technology access, strengthen community development and advance economic mobility for priority communities across Portland.
- Veteran Tech Readiness Small Business Grant
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Building Digital Bridges: Community Development Grants for Survivors of Violent Crime (SOVC) Organizations
Attend office hours, which are an opportunity for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations to learn more about the two grant programs currently accepting applications and to ask questions about eligibility, project ideas, and the application process.
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Give us your feedback
The committee will meet Feb. 10 to discuss topics related to Stadium Operations and the Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan. If you can't attend but would like to submit comments, please email: spectatorfacilities@portlandoregon.gov
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The Office of Arts & Culture will launch a new grant program next summer to provide Operating Support for local arts organizations. Prior to that, community members can share their thoughts on the program's proposed guidelines. Ends April 1, 2026
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Serve on a board or committee
The Portland Children’s Levy (PCL) Community Council advises staff and the Allocation Committee on PCL policies and processes, including funding, grant and Levy performance, and community engagement plans and practices. After 3 years of focus on funding processes and grant-making, the Community Council will turn its attention to reviewing policies and practices used to assess Levy and grant performance. Apply by March 2, 2026
Procurement Services is establishing a highly collaborative, and effective advisory body that will be integrated into Procurement Services strategic planning and equity work. The member body will serve to advise on procurement equity strategy, policy development, and emergent initiatives and serve as a trusted partner to instill confidence that voices of the local contracting community are represented in City decisions involving public contracting and workforce development. Apply by Feb. 1, 2026
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Portland City Council
The City Auditor's Office has updated how you sign up to speak at City Council meetings to make it more predictable, consistent, and efficient. No more planning months ahead — registration now opens at 9:00 a.m. the Friday before each meeting.
Public communication sign-ups will now follow the same timeline as testimony on agenda items, making the process easier and more streamlined for everyone.
Not sure what district you’re in?
Check our district map to find your district and your City Councilors.
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The Dawson Park Resource Fair on Feb. 3 will bring resources, such as housing information, food, health and welfare, and other services that support community members. The resource fairs support Dawson Park by helping to reduce gun violence and assisting community members.
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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
City of Portland Archives A2001-015.616
The Oregon Convention Center during construction, 1989.
Efiles is used by the City of Portland Auditor's Office to make available online City records such as ordinances, resolutions, City Council minutes, historical documents and photographs. Search it now.
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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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