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Lloyd District concert venue seeks design changes; public comment open until Aug. 17
A design review application for the Lloyd District concert venue proposes changes to the entry canopy, new signage including 170 square feet of digital screens, and a building-mounted ATM; Portland residents can submit written comments through Monday, August 17.
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Lloyd District concert venue seeks design changes; public comment open until Aug. 17
A design review application for the Lloyd District concert venue proposes changes to the entry canopy, new signage including 170 square feet of digital screens, and a building-mounted ATM; Portland residents can submit written comments through Monday, August 17.
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Lloyd District concert venue seeks design changes; public comment open until Aug. 17
A design review application for the Lloyd District concert venue proposes changes to the entry canopy, new signage including 170 square feet of digital screens, and a building-mounted ATM; Portland residents can submit written comments through Monday, August 17.
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250-seat steak and seafood restaurant holding hiring "auditions" this weekend
The Malarkey, a 250-seat steak and seafood restaurant from chef-restaurateur Brian Malarkey and his brother James, is holding hiring events June 28–29 at the former Oba! building in the Pearl District as it prepares for a summer 2026 opening.
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Lloyd District concert venue seeks design changes; public comment open until Aug. 17
A design review application for the Lloyd District concert venue proposes changes to the entry canopy, new signage including 170 square feet of digital screens, and a building-mounted ATM; Portland residents can submit written comments through Monday, August 17.
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N/NE Portland housing strategy shifts to new funding districts as Interstate Corridor TIF winds down
The Portland Housing Bureau's $135 million N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy is transitioning to new TIF districts including Cully as the Interstate Corridor funding approaches expiration, while the Portland Housing Center rebrands as "Arrive!" after 35 years.
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Flavored tobacco bans head toward enforcement in Portland-area counties
After the Oregon Supreme Court cleared the last legal challenge, Multnomah and Washington counties are planning fall retailer training sessions ahead of enforcing bans on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, while an industry trade group warns the restrictions could be existential for some shops.
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Oregon's school funding formula misses 100,000 students in poverty, hitting Reynolds and Parkrose hardest
Oregon's school funding formula undercounts more than 100,000 students in poverty by relying on outdated Census data, costing east Portland districts like Reynolds and Parkrose millions annually. Legislative workgroups are pursuing a full overhaul, with the earliest changes possible by 2029-30.
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12 new child behavioral health workers join Portland-area schools and clinics
The University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute graduated its first class of 17 child behavioral health specialists in June 2026, with 12 staying in the Portland region to work in schools, clinics, and community organizations serving youth.
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Only 13% of Multnomah County is signed up for Oregon's emergency alert system
A peer-reviewed study finds Multnomah County has just 13% enrollment in Oregon's OR-Alert emergency notification system — the state's lowest rate — and most of those signed up are city employees, leaving the general public far less prepared for earthquakes and other disasters.
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Expert warns Portland shares LA's wildfire vulnerabilities, with fewer resources
A Portland energy consultant who analyzed the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires warns that Portland shares key vulnerabilities with LA and has fewer resources to respond, with most mitigation focused on Forest Park while east-side neighborhoods remain underprotected during a record drought.
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Peruvian Cultural Festival draws 70 to Beaverton hotel after permit costs force celebration indoors
About 70 people celebrated Peruvian heritage at the annual Peruvian Cultural Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Beaverton, after permit costs and volunteer shortages forced organizers to abandon outdoor plans.
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Portland Street Art Alliance opens second Ladies Up mural site in Central Eastside
The Portland Street Art Alliance's Ladies Up Project opened a new two-wall mural site at 135 SE Main St. in the Central Eastside Mural District in summer 2026, providing dedicated space for female, femme, and nonbinary artists funded by First Tech Credit Union.
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Lloyd District concert venue seeks design changes; public comment open until Aug. 17
A design review application for the Lloyd District concert venue proposes changes to the entry canopy, new signage including 170 square feet of digital screens, and a building-mounted ATM; Portland residents can submit written comments through Monday, August 17.
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James Beard-winning chef Vince Nguyen finds new audience at SE Belmont bakery
Vince Nguyen closed his celebrated tasting menu restaurant after winning a James Beard Award in 2023 and opened Berlu Bakery on SE Belmont Street, where his Vietnamese dessert soup just earned a Best of Portland nod from Willamette Week.
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Blazers arena deal hits turbulence as Portland councilors split on draft term sheet
Portland City Council members are divided over the city's first-draft Moda Center term sheet, with Councilor Steve Novick warning the Blazers will negotiate the offer down and a top team official calling the proposal a "non-starter," as both sides face an August 12 council vote and a December deadline on $365 million in state funding.
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Portland teen's $3 Goodwill find sells for $89,600 at Sotheby's
A 19-year-old Portland teen who paid $3.07 for a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket at the Goodwill Bins in Hillsboro saw it sell for $89,600 at Sotheby's New York on Monday, July 20, falling short of the $150,000–$250,000 estimate but delivering a life-changing return.
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PDX Hip Hop Week turns 10 with a free show on 82nd Avenue
DJ OG One's PDX Hip Hop Week celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free Hip Hop showcase at Covert Cafe on SE 82nd Avenue on August 11, while St. Johns battle rap legend Illmaculate quietly released a new collaborative album on July 6.
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Lauretta Jean's brings Canada's nanaimo bar to southeast Portland year-round
Lauretta Jean's bakery on SE Division Street is one of the rare Portland shops selling Nanaimo bars year-round, with owner Kate McMillen offering a gluten-free take on the classic Canadian no-bake dessert; a second Portland baker, Rachel Rencher of Blue Sky Baking, also keeps the tradition alive by special order.
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Roveena Chand Jassal
Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.
Roveena Chand Jassal
Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.
Roveena Chand Jassal
Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.
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