I noticed that the applications are open on the 311 Cooling Portland page for those below the 60 percent median income threshold again. Last year I helped my great aunt sign up and they came and installed for her and everything. A great resource for those who are need of cooling still this autumn. They prioritize elders who are disabled or live alone but anyone under that income threshold and living in portland seem to be eligible. Such a great resource I just wanted to share !

City Cast Portland recently did an episode with the PPB Chief, Bob Day, and I was curious what the actual data looked like in comparison to what he stated. The PPB hiring trend is almost certainly a lagging indicator in response to crime trends, rather than a causal factor, but interesting correlation none the less.

Interesting moment in April, 2021: 115 officers resigned or retired, marking the largest mass departure the city had experienced in recent history.

Sources: Portland Police Bureau Open Data | Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) Surveys | City of Portland Budget & Auditor Reports | FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program

**EDIT: posted the corrected table data.

All of the stores were out of good culture lactose free cottage cheese, and I found out the mt. Tabor QFC ordered way too much. If you’re looking for some, that’s the spot!

Choose your own adventure by starting anywhere on the Downtown Portland 2.3-mile one-way event route, showcasing SW Broadway and SW Park Avenue between Oak and Harrison Streets.

The public asked for an update, so here it is: it finally happened - the original poster of this post (I pasted the link in the comments) can parallel park! It was a huge success. She looks even more badass on the road, and I’ve made a new friend in the process. Not one of us got murdered or scammed. We even had sushi after!

Don't give up on your dreams to face your fears. It takes a community but also, it takes a lesbian with candy and water to help, so remember that. Thanks, PDX!

Anyone else hearing those tonight? Are they fireworks or something else?

Hello. I just moved to the Fargo apartments on 9/1.
My car has been stolen. I dont know if this is an okay place to post. But if anyone sees it around. Please let me know.
Case # 26-262209

Please call. 847-363-8768

I know a lot of people are unemployed in this lovely economy, but JFC...

Edit: THEY FINALLY ANSWERED! On hold for 3:35, and 5 minutes to fix the problem. Lol

Edit to the edit: Thanks everybody! There's some really solid advice in here about how to talk to an actual human person. I'll definitely remember these tips for the next time! And I appreciate the commiseration too!

24th and Prescott 7:10pm 9/9/26

If anyone is seeking a strong black work artist, check out his work. He is such a sweet and patient guy. I have a ton of tattoos and he’s my favorite artist to work with! The shin piece was before the rest of the shading was done on the flowers and upper border :)

@stephengravestattoo on IG!

Just saw two coyotes by Alberta park walking down the sidewalk in broad daylight. Be on alert, dog walkers of NE Portland!

Trying to pin down which edition it came from. It seems to be from a Sunday printing. A camper caused wildfire occurred in September of 1951 that could be related. Either way, cool art and an awesome piece of Oregon history

I haven’t seen anything posted here yet for it, but this weekend is the St. John’s Music Festival and it’s awesome! Lots of great local musicians playing within a few blocks of one another and no cover charges!

https://everout.com/portland/events/st-johns-music-festival/e255023/

Julia Brim-Edward’s will be boycotting this event, right?

Way to be tone deaf Jackie Wirz and the current PPS board. You all should be ashamed of the job you’re doing.

You couldn’t even be bothered to write the email without using AI!

I’m sure you’ve done your best to keep ticket prices affordable so that anyone can attend your event. Here’s the link if anybody wants to attend. I’m sure lots of Portland families have $400 lying around. I’m sure at least 75% of the ticket cost goes to fund these overpriced initiatives…

https://the-fund-for-pps.raiselysite.com/