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MultCo deflection center to open next week, providing drug users with alternative to jail
Multnomah County's deflection center, which will serve as a touch point for drug users seeking addiction treatment instead of jail time, is set to open on October 14, with law enforcement officers pushing for the center to open.
City asks North Portland couple to pay $20K for tree removal: 'It's provided so much entertainment and life'
PORTLAND, Ore. — The city of Portland is requesting the removal of a centuries-old white oak tree, asking the homeowners to pay for the removal. The historic tree, known for its stature, has been identified for removal due to a fungus at its base. The cost to remove it could exceed $20,000.
City of Battle Ground eyes westward expansion with 20-year comprehensive plan in mind
Battle Ground community members may start to see big changes on the west side of the city as officials plan for future growth there. The change of scenery on the westside from a current rural
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....
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. ...
Kids Get Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP
Ready for a spooky good deal? Enjoy some tasty, fluffy Halloween fun at IHOP. Your kids will love pancakes even more when topped with sweet, holiday-themed treats. The chain restaurant’s popular Scary Face Pancake has become an annual tradition. Here’s how and when your kid can get one this October.
St. Helens installs road cameras for transportation planning
St. Helens residents may spot new cameras along city roads, but they're not meant to catch speeding drivers. The Oregon Department of Transportation has installed cameras at various locations in St. Helens to collect traffic data, with devices set up along Columbia Boulevard, Highway 30, Gable Road and Old Portland Road. Funded by a $300,000 grant from the Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program, the data will be used to...
Portland Red Cross volunteers prepare to head to Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
PORTLAND, Ore. — More than 50 American Red Cross volunteers from Oregon have already been in Florida for nearly two weeks helping clean up from Hurricane Helene, and now more local volunteers with the agency are preparing to make the trip due to Hurricane Milton, which is expected to case massive damage when it arrives on Wednesday.
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