Neighbors West-Northwest
Reports of hate incidents and crimes have grown increasingly common in the U.S., especially in Oregon. You may have seen examples in your own life: A man berating a woman for ignoring him; Someone wearing religious clothing bullied for their faith; A person of color told to “go back to your own country.” These scenarios […]
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 […]
City Council unanimously approved 12 new Police Bureau positions in December, implementing a community policing model Mayor Ted Wheeler campaigned on. The positions are the city’s latest effort to address rising crime rates and increased demand for police services. The recruits, called Public Safety Support Specialists (PS3s), “will generally serve as ambassadors of goodwill for […]
Old Town NNO Ukulele Sing-A-Long Tuesday, August 7, 6 – 8 pm @ Ankeny Pavilion, 2 SW Naito Pkwy Come meet, greet, & eat ice cream as we celebrate the neighborhood. Bring your ukulele or borrow one of ours, or just come to listen and enjoy. No ukulele experience necessary! NW District NNO Concert in […]
NWNW Public Safety Action Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 Open House: 6:30pm-7:00pm (meet your local officers!) Meeting time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room, 1838 SW Jefferson Join us for a Public Safety Action Committee (PSAC) meeting. The PSAC is a forum where community members, businesses, neighborhood associations, the Office of […]
Report livability concerns with PDX Reporter PDX Reporter is the official app for Portlanders to report livability concerns to the city. When you see a sidewalk trip hazard, an abandoned car, or a clogged storm drain you can take a photo and upload it to the app which will automatically send your report to the […]