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Measure 110 Forum

We’re excited to announce that NWNW, in collaboration with our community partners, is hosting another educational forum. This event will delve into the complexities of Measure 110, exploring its positives, challenges, and critical aspects. We’ve assembled a diverse panel of experts, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. Mark your calendars for December 14th […]

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Behavioral Health Forum

For those of you who were unable to attend our Behavioral Health Forum with Mayor Ted Wheeler, Sharon Meieran, and others, feel free to follow the link below for a recording. And, thanks again for all who attended. Now the real work begins! #BeTheChange Behavioral Health Forum Recording

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Q&A for Here Together

On our May ballots we will get to vote on the HereTogether plan for funding homeless services, ballot measure 26-210. Especially during these uncertain times, many of us have questions about how it would work. Below are a series of compiled questions from residents in Downtown and the responses provided by HereTogether. If you are […]

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Resources during COVID-19

There are many resources and lists available to learn how to keep ourselves and each other safe from COVID. This is a compilation of some of that key information. This list will be updated, but may not be up-to-date at all times. Please confirm with the primary sources for all information.   Masks Mask requirements […]

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County Explores Possibility of Municipal Broadband

Multnomah County and five local governments are soliciting public input on turning internet accessibility into a public utility. The public involvement process is one step in a months-long feasibility study to determine if the region could create and sustain a municipal broadband network. The publicly-owned model would grant free or low-cost internet access to residents […]

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District Attorney’s office continues to see cuts

Cuts to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office will affect Portlanders’ everyday lives, according to officials in the DA’s office and Portland Police Bureau. Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury’s proposed 2020 budget includes a 3 percent cut to the DA’s general fund which–combined with slashes in state and federal funding–amount to a cut of six […]