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The Portland Water Bureau begins blending groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field into the city's water supply starting July 22, 2025. This measure aims to ensure adequate water availability amid dry conditions and forecasts for the summer. The blend will take up to two weeks to reach residents.
The Street Services Coordination Center (SSCC) reported significant activity in addressing homelessness in Portland from July 14-20, 2025, including 2,534 campsite reports and 171 removals due to health risks. The SSCC facilitated 37 shelter referrals, with 23 accepted and 14 individuals utilizing shelter beds. Starting July 1, 2025, the City will no longer handle campsite removals on ODOT properties, directing reports to ODOT instead.
Portland Fire & Rescue faces unique challenges in responding to waterfront fires due to difficult land access. Fire Station 21, equipped with specialized fire and rescue boats, addresses these challenges effectively. Harbor pilot Colin Mcgladrey emphasizes the importance of fire boats in managing emergencies on the water.
Portland officials issued a notice regarding land use decision LU 25-039481 ZE, set to occur on July 22, 2025. The event will take place in Zone, Brescia Province, Italy, and covers various categories including politics and business. This decision is pivotal as it addresses significant land use issues affecting local governance and development.
A land use decision, LU 25-040678 MLDP, will be announced on July 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM local time in Kenilworth, UK. The decision relates to various categories including Green Solutions and Business Operations. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the decision details prior to the event.
Portland's Water Bureau spent approximately $80 million during a construction pause at a $2.1 billion water filtration site due to a legal appeal. The project, which aims to treat water from the Bull Run watershed, has seen costs soar from an estimated $500 million in 2017. City officials express optimism about resuming construction amid ongoing community opposition.
A federal judge sentenced former Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison to nearly three years in prison for excessive force during the 2020 Breonna Taylor raid. Despite a Justice Department recommendation for no prison time, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings emphasized the seriousness of Hankison's actions, which sparked nationwide protests against police brutality.
Bill Cosby expressed deep sorrow over the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played his son on “The Cosby Show.” Cosby’s representative shared that Warner's passing reminded him of the loss of his own son, Ennis, and emphasized the impact Warner had on young men through his role. Warner, who died at 54 after drowning in Costa Rica, was a beloved figure in television history.
Salem Police arrested a 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman for throwing eggs at homeless individuals during a spree that spanned three nights. Officers recovered about 225 eggs from the suspects' vehicle and charged them with intimidation based on housing status and disorderly conduct.
Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers on July 21, 2025, after spending two years with the Milwaukee Bucks. The nine-time All-Star expressed his joy in coming back home, despite facing rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon. Lillard will likely not play next season but aims to mentor younger teammates during his recovery.