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Community centers manager Terri Davis didn’t plan to build a career in parks and recreation. She was a stay-at-home mom who took an exercise class at Fulton Park Community Center because it offered childcare. One opportunity led to another, and more than 30 years later she’s still focused on the same thing: creating welcoming places where people feel connected to their community.
“People work in parks and recreation because they love what they do. Because, at the end of the day, we want to make people's lives better. That matters to me.”
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A volunteer naming committee has chosen ‘Scht Wiwnu (pronounced Ish-chit Way-el-noo) as the new name for the Southwest Portland park formerly known as Custer Park. The new name means "path of the huckleberry" and comes from the Ichishkin Sńwit language, spoken by Native American tribes from the Columbia River area, including the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Yakama tribes.
An armed drug dealer, known as a "crumb dealer," was arrested last week during a mission involving an ongoing effort to address unlawful camping in the Hazelwood neighborhood. Officers were addressing tents unlawfully blocking a sidewalk near Northeast 119th and Halsey when they saw a man with a firearm holstered on his hip.
Mayor Keith Wilson is proud to announce that Portland will host The Bridge: From Oregon to Industry, a new filmmaker workshop, with the Sundance Institute this May. The in-person intensive program, run by the Portland Events and Film Office at Prosper Portland and Oregon Film, will bring filmmakers across Oregon together with national and internationally recognized experts from Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10.
The Portland Police Bureau is teaming up with state, county, and local law enforcement partners to conduct high-visibility enforcement missions through the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
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Learn how we use your winter water use to calculate your sewer charge and why that means you should find and fix leaks now.
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Come join Rose City Self-Defense and the Safe Blocks Program in collaboration with the library for an Introductory Personal Safety and Self-Defense workshop to learn empowering skills to help keep yourself and your young ones safe and strong! Snacks provided for all attendees. March 18 at Midland Library and March 25 at Holgate Library
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Women's History Month is an annual reminder to recognize the contributions and achievements of women throughout history and society. To celebrate, Urban Forestry highlights the works of three authors who tell the stories of trees: Ada Limón, Lauren Oakes, and Beronda Montgomery.
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Be an exhibitor at Earth Day! We are looking for nonprofits, community organizations, government agencies, and other partners who want to share resources and spread the word about sustainable solutions. Sign up to be an exhibitor. Deadline: 5 p.m., March 20
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The Portland City Elections Community Education Contracts Program will provide funding to community-based organizations to assist with voter education in 2026. Attend a virtual info session March 5. Phase one applications due March 23.
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New job openings at the City of Portland
New job openings
- Civil Engineer
- Council Coordinator
- Elections Education Intern, (Community Service Aide II)
- Emergency Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic (Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic)
- Facilities Maintenance Specialist
How to Apply Session
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.
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Grants and funding
Commercial construction projects that are planning demolition of an existing building may qualify for incentives to promote material reuse versus recycling and landfill waste. The grants incentivizes reuse of materials through building clean out, fixtures skim, deconstruction, or structure moves.
The Building Energy Efficiency (BEE) Grant Program supports small businesses and small commercial building owners (less than 40k square feet) providing funding for energy efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and cost, create health benefits, and increase business resilience.
Commercial Building Owners who meet all of the following criteria: The size of commercial building is 40,000 square feet or below; commercial building is located within Portland city limits; and owner leases (or agrees to lease) to an eligible tenant with a minimum of two years remaining on lease agreement.
Small Businesses meeting the following criteria: Has a current City of Portland and Oregon State business registration; employs 50 or fewer employees; occupies a leased or owner-occupied commercial space that is under 40,000 square feet; and is located within Portland city limits.
Application deadline: Ongoing
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Budget season is here, and the City wants to hear community priorities, what is and isn’t working, and what questions residents have for District 2 Councilors.
Attend an interactive budget conversation tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland. Hosted by City Councilors Dan Ryan, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, and Sameer Kanal, with special guests Mayor Keith Wilson and City Administrator Raymond Lee.
The TriMet Board is considering making major changes to transit service in August. TriMet now plans to maintain bus service on Northeast Glisan Street and Front Avenue, among other changes from earlier proposals in January. Read more and give feedback about finalized service proposals, intended to improve efficiency and save money.
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Serve on a board or committee
City of Portland’s Sustainability and Climate Commission is now accepting applications for youth commissioners. The Commission plays a critical role in advancing climate action across our city with a focus on environmental justice and keeping us accountable to our climate goals. Applications are currently open for 3 youth commissioners, and 1 youth alternate for one-year terms. This is an excellent opportunity to help inform, guide, and shape the City of Portland's next climate action plan, and ensure youth voices lead the way to a sustainable future. The application deadline is March 23rd - don't miss your chance to be a part of this important work!
Join the Parks Levy Oversight Committee and advise Portland Parks & Recreation on adherence to Parks Levy language, fiscal accountability, transparency, and more. Application is open through March 16.
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Portland City Council
Portland City Council has released its updated committee schedule, outlining when each committee meets and which Councilors serve on them. The new committees will begin meeting in April.
Not sure what district you’re in?
Check our district map to find your district and your City Councilors.
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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/39629
On SE Grand Avenue, looking North: A streetcar named Sunnyside trundles past the New Logus Building in 1946. The building still stands at the corner of Grand and Washington Street and is home to My Father’s Place.
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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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