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Portland’s AMPLIFY PDX block party unites 20 local nonprofits for a community resource event on Aug. 9, aiming to raise funds and awareness. The event will feature various activities from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Open Signal: Portland Community Media Center.
The Bull Run Treatment Project will cause significant traffic disruptions on Altman Road and Dodge Park Boulevard from August 14 to October. Road closures and flagged traffic will be in effect to facilitate the installation of new water lines, with emergency access maintained. Drivers should exercise caution, especially on Cottrell Road, where uneven surfaces are being addressed.
Ichiro Suzuki's number #51 was retired by the Seattle Mariners on August 9, 2025, during a ceremony at T-Mobile Park. He joins Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez as the only Mariners with retired numbers. The event celebrated Ichiro's legacy as a newly enshrined Hall of Famer.
Volunteers gathered at Cathedral Park in Portland to enhance recreational space and improve fish habitats. The Human Access Project, alongside SOLVE, has removed 150 tons of concrete since 2021 and is launching a new initiative to further improve river access.
The City of Portland provides essential accommodations for access to city programs and services to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws. Residents can request various support services, including translation and interpretation, by calling 503-823-4000. This initiative ensures inclusivity for all community members.
The Portland Pickles secured a 4-3 comeback victory against the Marion Berries in Game 1 of the West Coast League playoffs. Josh Schleichardt tied the game with a home run in the eighth inning, and Tanner Griffith drove in the winning run in the ninth. The series continues with Game 2 on Saturday at Walker Stadium.
A convicted rapist, Elijah Arce, faces charges of kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in Salem while remaining unclassified as a sex offender in Oregon. The state has a backlog of about 18,000 unclassified sex offenders due to funding and staffing limitations. Recent legislative actions aim to address this issue as Arce's new charges raise questions about his classification process.
On extremely hot days, Portland's waste collection may begin earlier than usual to safeguard drivers. Residents must set out their bins the night before to prevent missed pickups. The city permits early collection when temperatures exceed 95 degrees.
Marion County Sheriff's Office located missing 68-year-old Debra Kenfield after she was last seen around 1:15 p.m. on Friday in Gervais, Ore. Authorities confirmed she was found and taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Authorities identified 49-year-old DaRon V. Craig as the pedestrian killed by a speeding vehicle in Northeast Portland. The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, with another pedestrian hospitalized in critical condition.