Eastside 90 Day Revitalization
PORTLAND, Ore.–Mayor Ted Wheeler and the Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC) officially kicked off a ‘90-day reset plan’ to help revitalize the Central Eastside Industrial District. Key elements of the 90-day plan include reducing the number of unauthorized tents by 70%, removing graffiti, improving lighting, and removing stolen/abandoned vehicles. “Since the November listening session, my […]
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Safety Vest Giveaway For Forest Grove Residents
FOREST GROVE, Ore.– Forest Grove Police are pleased to once again offer free reflector vests to pedestrians, cyclists, power/wheelchair users, or anyone who might want or need a little extra visibility when out and about! Just come on by the station Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and we’ll provide you with one. […]
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Police Shoot And Kill A Robber In Salem
SALEM, Ore. — Officers fatally shot the suspect in an armed robbery at a Salem Walmart store on Monday morning, Salem police officials said. No officers were injured during the shooting Around 9 a.m. callers to 9-1-1 indicated an armed robbery and carjacking was in progress in the parking lot of the Walmart on Commercial Street […]
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Former Portland Police Chief Has A New Job
SPRINGFIELD, Ore.–Jami Resch resigned from Portland Police after serving the city of Portland for 23 years. She has taken a new position with the Springfield Police Department. She was sworn in Tuesday as Deputy Chief of Police. Resch became the Bureau’s 49th Chief of Police in Portland on December 31, 2019. She stepped down in […]
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Upgraded Lighting In Portland Promotes Additional Safety
PORTLAND, Ore–Today, the Mayor’s lighting plan is in its second phase of bringing more lighting to the sidewalks and storefronts of Portland. “This lighting plan is a win-win for Portland, particularly during the dark months of winter, as we work to activate, cleanup and light the city,” said Mayor Ted Wheeler. “Improved lighting on sidewalks […]
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Watches And Warnings National Weather Service Portland
PORTLAND, Ore.–Strong east crosswinds will continue to impact the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge crossing the Columbia River between Oregon & Washington through Thursday morning. Drivers of high profile vehicles & vehicles towing trailers will need to be especially cautious. Strong winds & high seas are expected Wed-Thurs for our coastal waters, creating hazardous conditions for […]
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