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Taking off pounds: Molalla River areas get needed cleaning
Keeping the Molalla River Corridor clean and ready for those who access the area has always been of utmost importance to the folks at Molalla River Watch. That tradition continued during its recent 31st annual Fall Molalla River Clean-up and Enhancement project. Molalla River Watch staff, 28 volunteers and a trio of Bureau of Land Management staff, as well as members of the Clackamas County Parks Department and Dumpstoppers descended on Feyrer Park on Sept. 28 to tend to the needs of the corridor. ...
Stark Street Bridge repairs to cause lane delays beginning Oct. 8
The ongoing repairs to Stark Street Bridge, which has had a myriad of structural woes headlined by a collapsed stone support wall, will lead to some lane closures spilling out onto the Historic Columbia River Highway this week. The roadway will see closures and flaggers beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, for geotechnical investigations of the highway. The work will continue during daytime hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Thursday, Oct. 10. Crews are studying the rocks and soil beneath the historic roadway’s surface to ensure there isn’t the risk of further collapses or damage. Multnomah County is continuing to work with a contractor to design emergency repairs needed to reopen Stark Street Bridge. It is expected to remain closed for several months.
Black Futures Farm: A space for Black people to grow food and community
Rows of raised beds bursting with leafy greens — kale, collards and lettuce — lay against the backdrop of Douglas firs. Pear and fig trees, sunflowers, tomatoes, eggplants, chard and a medley of other fruits and vegetables span 1.15 acres of farmland. Located in Portland’s Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood, Black Futures Farm aims to restore the connection between Black people and the land. In 2019, a food-growing group of Black folks, including...
Property managers: Gresham’s rental inspection fee increase will be passed on to residents
A new fee structure for Gresham’s rental inspection program, which is meant to be an advocate for renters and offer protections and livability, is instead going to have those costs pushed onto the same renters, property management companies say. During a meeting in the spring Gresham City Council updated the fee schedule for its rental inspection program. It had been mulled in late 2023, but was delayed by council orders to refine some of the specifics. ...
Portland police seek $2.3 million to cover overtime costs related to possible protests
The Portland Police Bureau is requesting up to $2.3 million in city discretionary funds to cover projected overtime costs associated with possible Election Day protests and others. The request is part of the city of Portland’s fall budget monitoring process, which the City Council will consider at Wednesday’s meeting....
Mischa Webley tackles ‘benevolent racism’ in ‘Hassan Hates Portland’
Filmmaker Mischa Webley’s new web series, “Hassan Hates Portland,” is more than just a satirical take on the Black experience in Portland — it’s a sharp commentary on Oregon’s long history of racism and exclusion. Premiering on Oct. 3, the series uses humor to confront “benevolent racism,” where white allies, often with the best intentions, end up imposing their ideas of support on Black individuals. For many, the concept isn’t new, but the nuanced portrayal of these interactions in Portland — a predominantly white city with a notorious history of racial discrimination — forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths.
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