The PCEF Committee in Portland will allocate additional clean-energy funds, focusing on projects that benefit local communities impacted by climate change.

The PCEF committee in Portland approved a new funding process, allocating $158 million over five years for clean-energy projects prioritizing vulnerable communities.

Kaitlyn Keller, an 11th grader from Milwaukie, won the Libraries in Clackamas County's Teen Summer Reading Artwork Contest, earning a $100 gift card. Her work may feature in the program's materials. Violet Struckmeier received an honorable mention.

Hillsboro's Brookwood and Shute Park Libraries will temporarily close in April for maintenance and cleaning. Services remain accessible via other local libraries and digital tools.

Rose City Self-Defense released their spring newsletter, focusing on empowering Portland's vulnerable communities, including women, LGBTQ+, POC, and others.

Volunteers in Portland gathered at Leaven Community Center to offer free repairs on items like clothing and blankets, encouraging sustainability and reducing waste.

Senator Jeff Merkley announces a $450 million federal investment for the Albina Vision in Portland, targeting improvement projects, including a cap over Interstate 5, to reconnect the divided historic district.

Portland calls on residents to join a listening session for shaping future city council operations, focusing on public engagement and council responsiveness.

The SSCC in Portland reported on their efforts to manage the homelessness crisis, providing shelter to 23 people and conducting 655 site assessments of campsites last week.

The City of Portland has launched the Portland Votes 2024 Voter Education Grant Program to educate voters about ranked-choice voting and engage underrepresented communities in the electoral process.

Portland seeks two volunteers for its Noise Review Board to balance urban sounds with neighborhood peace, inviting diverse applicants to shape noise policy.

Protests occurred at Matisyahu concerts in Portland and Bend, Oregon over his pro-Israel views, with some concert cancellations, but no reported violence.

Portland, Oregon, joined the global "Believe in Ukraine" movement, supporting Ukraine's resistance against Russia's invasion, as detailed by KOIN and validated by USAID's aid contributions.