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The Portland Water Bureau announced its seasonal supply planning to ensure adequate water availability for residents during the summer months. Starting June 3, 2025, customers using credit or debit cards for utility payments will incur a 2.95% processing fee. The city will observe Juneteenth on June 19, closing most city offices, including the call center.
The City of Portland announced a public notice regarding a concurrent Historic Resource Review and Design Review for a property located at 281 W Burnside St. The proposal was published on June 18, 2025, and the comment deadline is set for July 2, 2025.
The James Beard Public Market in Portland received a $500,000 anonymous donation, advancing plans for a downtown food market similar to Seattle's Pike Place. This funding marks a significant step in realizing the project, which aims to enhance local food culture.
Oregon diners tip an average of 19.1%, surpassing the national average of 18.8%, but ranking 39th among states. Delaware leads with tips averaging 22.1%, while California lags at 17.3%. Cash tips are not included in the data from restaurant tech firm Toast.
Axios Portland covers key political developments impacting the region, including budget proposals and legislation. Recent articles focus on the GOP's budget plan for public land sales and Portland's budget cuts affecting shelter expansion. These issues highlight ongoing debates about resource allocation and public services in Oregon.
A Portland ER nurse, Vincent Hawkins, was shot by federal agents during an ICE protest on June 14. He plans to return to the protests, stating, "I’ll be out there again," despite the injury. The incident raises concerns over the use of force by federal agents at demonstrations.
Portland Parks & Recreation will enforce leash laws more strictly in city parks, allowing Park Rangers to issue citations without prior warnings. This change addresses community concerns about off-leash dogs and aims to maintain safe and clean park spaces for all visitors. Rangers will pilot the new policy in areas with significant off-leash issues.
Researchers urge that outdoor recreation is vital public health infrastructure and should be prioritized for vulnerable groups. A study from Oregon State reveals 68% of respondents engaged in outdoor activities like walking during the COVID-19 pandemic, but access disparities persist, particularly for communities of color in Portland.
Oregon led the West Coast in calls to the 988 national suicide prevention hotline, recording 31.3 contacts per 1,000 people in 2024. The national average was 23.7, highlighting a significant engagement with mental health support services. Proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration could impact 988 services for LGBTQ+ youth.
Oregon lawmakers are advancing a bill to limit the deployment of the National Guard, following President Trump's federalization of the Guard in California. The proposed legislation aims to safeguard state resources and prevent federal overreach in domestic matters.