Traffic changes for July 4th events

Several Multnomah County roads and one bridge will see traffic changes during firework displays and community events on the Fourth of July.

On the Hawthorne Bridge, sidewalks will close at 8:00 pm and the outside traffic lanes will close at 9:00 pm. All lanes and sidewalks will reopen after the fireworks show ends at approximately 10:30 pm. Depending on the wind direction, the entire bridge may be closed for public safety prior to the fireworks display at 10:00 pm.

NE Marine Drive will be closed from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm between NE 185th Ave. in the City of Portland and NE 223rd Ave. in the City of Fairview for a fireworks display at Blue Lake Park. Travelers should use alternate routes such as Sandy Blvd. or Interstate 84. NE 223rd Ave. is closed between NE Halsey St. and NE Sandy Blvd. due to construction. Access to NE Marine Drive will be maintained at all times for local residents and emergency vehicles. (NE Marine Drive is maintained by the City of Portland west of NE Interlachen Lane and by Multnomah County east of Interlachen.)

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» July 2, 2009 - 2 comments

Want to be a Master Recycler?

There is a Master Recycler course coming up for all those who want to participate. There's even a class in Español! Check out this link for details.

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» July 1, 2009 - 0 comments

Money directly impacting North and Northeast Portland from the State

From Representative Chip Shields:

Directly Impacting North/Northeast Portland:
$3.2 million restored to Oregon Project Independence funding to help seniors, including those served by the Urban League. (HB 5054-A)

$150,000 to The Skanner Foundation for continuation funding for the neighborhood multi-media training center in North Portland. (HB 5054-A)

Over $1 million for funding civil rights enforcement in the Oregon Department of Justice and Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Restored all cuts to funding for Multnomah County gang services ($772,937) and added another $800,000 for gang services in East Multnomah County. (HB 5054-A)

Funding for Project Clean Slate in the Oregon Department of Justice budget.

$1.5 million commitment from the Governor's office for Justice Assistance Grants to fund offender re-entry one-stop centers in Portland, Eugene and Klamath Falls.

Over $100 million to expand Head Start at places like Albina Head Start.

Continued funding of the PCC Skill Center on the PCC Cascade Campus.
$8.9 million to help abused kids through programs like Cares Northwest.

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» June 30, 2009 - 0 comments

Good in the Hood Parade 2009

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» June 29, 2009 - 0 comments

A Big Thank You From County CROPS

One thing we've learned from County CROPS is that Multnomah County (and Clackamas and Washington County) are filled with incredible people and organizations that are willing to come together in a time of need. Our "little" project has a thousand moving parts, and people from all over our community have stepped up to provide donations, advice and moral support.

We wanted to take a moment today to thank some of the folks who have made this project possible. In addition to our financial sponsors, McMenamin's Hotels & Pubs and Portland General Electric, these are the amazing people and organizations who have donated materials, advice and time:

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» June 25, 2009 - 1 comments