Portland's Wet Christmas Day Gives Way to Sunnier Skies as More Showers on Horizon
Portland experiences a wet Christmas with morning rain and afternoon sun, with a high of 53°F. Rain chances persist overnight with Friday bringing more showers. The weekend offers some respite, with patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies.
Newport Sues to Block Construction of ICE Detention Facility at Municipal Airport Amid Concerns Over Tourism and Property Deed
Newport, Oregon is suing to prevent the creation of a new ICE detention center, alleging lack of transparency and potential negative impacts on tourism and their economy. The city also claims the Coast Guard property should revert to them by 2026.
Eric Kutch Appointed as New Director of Portland's Permitting & Development Bureau
Eric Kutch is appointed as the new director of Portland's Permitting & Development bureau, bringing experience from Houston where he improved permit processes. He aims to create a more customer-focused permit system in Portland.
Portland's 82nd Avenue Sees Milestones in Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure Improvements, PBOT Reports
PBOT reported progress on the 82nd Avenue project, including nearly 1 mile of sidewalks, six new pedestrian crossings, traffic signal updates, road extensions, enhanced lighting, and environmental upgrades.












