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Thank you for joining the City of Portland in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill! Practicing Drop, Cover and Hold On or Lock, Cover and Hold On, if using a mobility device, is a step toward staying protected when an earthquake strikes. Preparedness season may have passed but you can keep up the momentum by taking one step. Sign up for PublicAlerts.org. Store water. Meet your neighbors. #Portland #2026ORShakeOut
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Employers who want to mentor the next generation. Young people reaching for the first rung of the ladder. Finally, they can find one another. PDX Youth@Work connects young people with local employers to do meaningful work as interns -- and pays them $18 an hour. Cost to employers: zero. The City of Portland teamed up with local nonprofit Worksystems to offer this innovative program. In summer 2026 alone, we sponsored more than 230 interns who worked a total of 22,000 hours at nearly 120 worksites. Employers provide mentorship and opportunity. Interns get valuable experience. And the City develops the workforce of tomorrow. As Michael Scott would say, it's win - win - WIN. Wanna know more? Read the full story on the City’s website. Portland.gov/Youth-At-Work #Portland #Internship
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Drop off old, unwanted, or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicine at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the City of Portland’s Safe Blocks Program and the Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers, EpiPens, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. The Sunshine Division will be available for donations of canned food, dry pasta, or boxed food for local families in need (tax deduction forms will be provided). Visit the City’s website to learn more. Portland.gov/Drug-Take-Back-… #Portland #DrugTakeBackDay #PrescriptionDrugs #SafeBlocks #PortlandPolice
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Many Portlanders will no longer need to file or pay the Arts Education Tax beginning with tax year 2026. Those who do owe the tax will pay $50 for individual filers or $100 for married couples filing jointly. Payments are due April 15, 2027. You may need to file and pay if you: • Are 18 or older and, • Live in Portland for more than 30 days during the year and, • Are required to file an Oregon income tax return and, • Have Oregon taxable income above the filing threshold for your filing status Have a say in how the changes are implemented: The City is proposing updates to the administrative rules that govern how the Arts Education Tax is administered. The proposed rules provide details for implementing changes already approved by City Council, including who is considered a Portland resident, what information is required to file a protest or request a refund, and how penalty waivers are handled. Community members can comment on the proposed administrative rule changes through Oct. 16, 2026. Visit the City's website to learn more about the Arts Education Tax changes. Portland.gov/ArtsEducationTa… #Portland #ArtsEducationTax
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Are you interested in learning more about public safety and gun violence prevention in Portland? Attend an upcoming listening session hosted by the Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group (FITCOG). The FITCOG is a police community oversight group, commenced in June 2021 in response to the gun violence crisis in Portland to work with the Police Bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and assist with recommendations to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and response. What folks can expect at the listening session? Meet the FITCOG, learn about the team's focus and on-going work, provide a forum for residents to voice their public safety concerns, and post session next steps from the FITCOG. The hybrid listening session will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-7 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave., in the Multipurpose Room. Attend in person or virtually. Food and off-street parking will be available. Portland.gov/FITCOG/Events #Portland #CommunitySafety
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Looking for work that makes a difference in your community? The City of Portland is hiring for jobs across a wide range of fields and career paths. When you join the City, you help serve our community, strengthen public trust and make Portland a more equitable and livable place. We’re committed to equitable service delivery and to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and supported. Featured job opportunity: Housing Director Join the City of Portland as its Housing Director (Director II) and spearhead one of the nation’s most complex housing systems. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio—over 19,000 affordable units—shaping financing, preservation, and renter protections across the affordability and homelessness continuum. Partnering with Metro, County, HUD, community nonprofits, and private developers, you'll guide major funding programs including CDBG, HOME, housing bonds, and TIF. The role calls for an equity centered, strategic leader to revitalize operations, shape long term recovery efforts, and ensure stable, inclusive housing pathways for all Portlanders. Explore current job openings and learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. #Portland #Jobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland
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Water is our number one natural resource. We depend on safe and reliable water for our food, economy, recreation, fire protection, and life itself. Portland is fortunate to have some of the best water in the world. About 1,160 professionals at the city work hard every day to deliver safe drinking water and provide reliable sewer and stormwater services for Oregonians in the Portland area. We balance environmental protections with community needs, advance water conservation practices, protect our water sources, and help ensure the long-term resilience of our region's water supplies. Mayor Wilson proclaims October 3 to 11 as Water Professionals Appreciation Week. Join us in expressing support for and celebrating the importance of water professionals. #Portland #Water
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The nexus between housing, affordability, and climate resilience is where the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) can support Portland's work to accelerate housing production. Investments such as the Nicole Sandoval Community reduce the costs of developing and operating affordable housing. With lower costs, developers are in a stronger position to broaden existing projects or seed new projects. Funded as part of PCEF's strategic partnership with the Portland Housing Bureau, and developed by Sabin CDC, the Nicole Sandoval Community is planning to open in 2028. Read the rest of the story at our website. Portland.gov/Nicole-Sandoval Image courtesy of Sabin CDC and Scott Edwards Architecture #Portland #Housing
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Join us at a Community Roundtable event in your District this October to provide feedback on the City's housing policies! Events begin next week, and food, childcare, and interpretation services will be provided at each Roundtable. The City of Portland is working towards a Unified Housing Strategy, which will align our priorities as a City and a broader housing community, ensuring that we have a clear path to collectively addressing Portland’s housing needs. As stakeholders in this work, your support and input are invaluable as we refine this strategy. The feedback we receive through these Community Roundtable sessions and survey responses will shape a new, unified strategy that aligns the City and our partners on actionable, meaningful policies to address our housing and homelessness crisis. Learn more and register at our website. Visit Portland.gov/UHS and scroll to “Engagement and Input Opportunities.” #Portland #Housing
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Looking for work that makes a difference in your community? The City of Portland is hiring for jobs across a wide range of fields and career paths. When you join the City, you help serve our community, strengthen public trust and make Portland a more equitable and livable place. We’re committed to equitable service delivery and to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and supported. Explore current job openings and learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. #Portland #Jobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland
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Wet leaf season is here, and Portlanders are allowed to use gas leaf blowers now through the end of December as part of a phased approach. Starting in 2028, gas leaf blowers will be banned year-round. Switching to electric equipment now will benefit our local environment and improve quality of life for workers and neighbors. However, this year and in 2027, Portland’s gas leaf blower policy permits gas blowers during the wet leaf season: October through December. Small businesses may be eligible for an electric leaf blower replacement as part of the Portland Electric Landscaping Initiative offered by the Pollution Prevention Resource Center and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). Portland.gov/Leaf-Blowers #Portland #LeafBlowers
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Big news! The City of Portland is kicking off development of our next Climate Action Plan, which will guide how we cut emissions and build a more resilient city. The plan will build on years of climate progress and help shape our direction moving forward. Learn more about the process and what's next at Portland.gov/Sustainability/…. #Portland #ClimateActionPlan
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On August 31, 2026, the National Park Service approved an application by the City of Portland – in partnership with Prosper Portland the Oregon Black Pioneers – to formally recognize Union Station for its significant role in African American history. Union Station stands out as one of the few employment opportunities that offered stable wages to Black workers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This allowed Black workers to purchase homes and establish greater economic security despite the discrimination they encountered in many parts of life. The economic ties to Union Station were so strong that it influenced where the Black community developed and was also an important site of Black labor organizing. Learn more about this history at our site. Portland.gov/Union-Station Image courtesy of the Oregon Historical Society, #006191 #Portland #BlackHistory
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Here is what people are saying about the idea to increase housing options in Portland’s Inner Eastside. We want to hear from you too! Take a short questionnaire to share your ideas. The Inner Eastside Zoning Project is rethinking zoning in Portland’s Inner Eastside to create more options for housing and small businesses. The goal is to make this desirable area more accessible to people with a broad range of incomes. We haven’t drafted any plans yet – we want to hear from you first! Responses that we receive from the questionnaire will inform future zoning concepts. Take the questionnaire by November 1 and learn about upcoming events: Portland.gov/Inner-Eastside ----- Esto es lo que nos está diciendo la gente sobre la idea de ampliar las opciones de vivienda en el Inner Eastside de Portland. ¡También queremos escuchar su opinión! Responda a un breve cuestionario y comparta sus ideas. El Proyecto de Zonificación del Inner Eastside está explorando posibles cambios a la zonificación para crear más opciones de vivienda y pequeños negocios. El objetivo es que esta área sea más accesible para personas con distintos niveles de ingresos. Todavía no hemos creado ninguna propuesta. ¡Primero queremos escuchar su opinión! Las respuestas del cuestionario nos ayudarán a desarrollar ideas para posibles cambios de zonificación. Responda el cuestionario antes del 1 de noviembre e infórmese sobre los próximos eventos: Portland.gov/Inner-Eastside #Porland #Housing
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Join us for Portland’s 2nd annual Rental Education Week this October 5-9, hosted by the Portland Housing Bureau’s Rental Services Office! FREE 1-hour educational sessions, 12-1 p.m. every day. Learn about fair housing, sale requirements of occupied rentals, conflict management, and rental property maintenance standards. Visit the City’s website to register and learn more. Portland.gov/REW-2026 #Portland #Housing #RentalEducationWeek
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Looking for work that makes a difference in your community? The City of Portland is hiring for jobs across a wide range of fields and career paths. When you join the City, you help serve our community, strengthen public trust and make Portland a more equitable and livable place. We’re committed to equitable service delivery and to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and supported. Explore current job openings and learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. #Portland #Jobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland
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Looking for affordable bike repair? Bike Works by p:ear is a community centered bike shop providing high quality bike repair and hands on job training and bike mechanic education for young people. You can bring your bike to their location on Southeast Stark for affordable repairs or to donate a bike, frame, or parts to support their work. Every tune up and donation helps keep resources in circulation while creating jobs and stability for young people. Learn more at bikeworkspdx.org. Find more local ways to repair, reuse, and share. Portland.gov/ResourcefulPDX #Portland #BikeRepair
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Activation warning: This topic is sensitive and should be approached with caution. This subject can cause mental and emotional distress; please take time to practice self-compassion and kindness toward others. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org ~~~ Advertencia sobre contenido sensible: Este tema puede resultar difícil o perturbador para algunas personas y debe abordarse con precaución. Puede generar malestar emocional; por favor tómate el tiempo que necesites para practicar la autocompasión y tratar a los demás con amabilidad. En la línea 988 de prevención del suicidio y crisis, entendemos que los retos de la vida a veces pueden ser difíciles. Independientemente de que se enfrente a problemas de salud mental, angustia emocional, preocupaciones por el consumo de alcohol o drogas, o simplemente necesite a alguien con quien hablar, nuestros amables consejeros están aquí para ayudarlo. No está solo. Llama al 988 (servicio en español) o envía un texto al 988 o chat vía 988lineadevida.org
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Registration is currently open for free Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in October, including a Youth and Community Introductory Classes. We are also looking for volunteer instructors. #Portland #RoseCity #SelfDefense
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The City of Portland is hiring across many fields. Join our How to Apply webinar Sept. 29, 12:30–2 p.m., for application and interview tips. HR and compensation professionals in District 1 can also apply to serve on the Volunteer Salary Commission. Portland.gov/jobs
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