News across Greater Portland
City Manager update: September
What’s at stake with diverting Portland Clean Energy Fund money?
If you’ve seen the Portland Clean Energy Fund, or PCEF, in the news lately, chances are it wasn’t in a story about clean energy projects. Groups floated PCEF, designed to support carbon-reducing projects with public funding, as a source to fund everything from more police…
Portland’s Most Budget-Friendly Music Venues
It is common knowledge that concert tickets can be expensive, and prices are only rising. The entertainment behemoth, Live Nation/Ticketmaster, has garnered controversy and even a lawsuit for its global...
Officials point to shelters as a step toward reducing homelessness, but fail to consider the factors pushing people away
Portland’s ban on sleeping in public took effect last Nov. 1. Since then, the city’s Impact Reduction Program swept over 6,000 encampments. Police assist in 16% of sweeps, according to Portland Police Bureau data. Some city officials say the ban, which criminalizes unsheltered…
Five Hiking Trails/Natural Areas Easily Accessible by Transit
For those without a car, getting out into nature might seem impossible. Friends and family might not be able to give you a lift, and Trimet can only reach so...
OC Fall Fest
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM Location: 615 5th Street Oregon City, OR 97045
September: Arts for All Calendar
September is a confusing month. Consumers crave the autumnal delight of pumpkin and apple spices, even if it probably won’t be cool enough for flannel weather until October. Summer still dominates most of the month, but summer break is officially over, especially for Portland’s…
Speed Limits Have Been Reduced Around Happy Valley
The City is committed to improving traffic safety throughout Happy Valley. As part of this effort, speed limits have been reduced in the following areas: On 172nd Avenue between SE Sunnyside Road and SE Huckleberry Street, the speed limit has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph.…
Prost! Fall Fun Is Brewing in Happy Valley!
Vancouver Police Investigate Arson
On September 1, 2026, at around 6:10 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a gas station at 8515 NE Andresen Rd. […]
Ben Bryant appointed as new City Manager of Happy Valley
City Council has appointed Ben Bryant as the next city manager of Happy Valley. Bryant has served as assistant city manager since 2015, overseeing major initiatives like the Happy Valley Library expansion, managing the administrative team of the organization and guiding strategic…
Vancouver Police investigate shooting
On August 30, 2026, at around 5:34 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 6100 block of NE 77th Avenue for […]