An event in Portland will teach small business owners about city permitting, featuring the Small Business Hub and Empowered Communities Program, on March 4 at PCC’s Southeast Campus.

The Portland City Council meeting on climate has moved online due to bad weather, ensuring safety and uninterrupted proceedings. Public access is via YouTube and other channels.

The Reconnecting Albina Planning Project in Portland is seeking community input for the Albina district's development, with an event on Feb. 27 and a feedback tool open until March 31.

Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle used batteries at designated sites to prevent environmental harm and protect sanitation workers from fires and explosions caused by improper disposal.

The Portland Monuments Symposium discussed the city's public art and the need for a community-driven approach in decision-making, reflecting on diversity and recontextualizing monuments.

Adele Atwood of Cascadia Health supports Portland's homeless through personalized street outreach, offering resources and trust to aid their transition to stability.

Multnomah County opened its candidate filing window for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election. Positions available include education and fire safety boards. The filing deadline is March 20, with voter registration ending on April 29.

Hospitalists at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have unanimously ratified a new contract, securing patient safety, job security, and equity among providers. This is their first contract since unionizing in August 2023.

Three residents were displaced following a quick evacuation from their Hillsboro home due to a fire, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze in 20 minutes; no injuries reported.

Oregon initiates a milk testing program to monitor for H5N1 avian influenza, collaborating with local dairy industry despite no confirmed cases in their cattle.

New affordable and sustainable townhomes unveiled in Northeast Portland through Proud Ground and PCEF partnership, targeting low- and moderate-income families and featuring net-zero energy capabilities.

Washington County adopted the 2025 legislative agendas, emphasizing equity in service delivery and partnership with government entities to address community needs. The agendas outline the County's commitment to equity, sustainability, and health.

Natalie Didion is appointed as Portland's new Building Official, overseeing code enforcement and inspections, with a rich background in architecture and a history of improvements in the city's permitting processes.