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News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, kicks off 2026 season in Southwest Portland on May 17

Updated May 14, 2026 12:36 pm Press release

Portland Permitting & Development joins Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business Community Office Hour events

Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.

May 12, 2026 12:30 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE Halsey Street at NE 47th to 59th avenues, requiring two one-week detours for lane closures starting Monday, May 11

Fresh pavement follows recent construction of new sidewalks, traffic signals to improve safety on busy Rose City Park neighborhood corridor

Updated May 7, 2026 4:36 pm Traffic advisory

City of Portland Announces Quisha Light as Interim Director of the Portland Housing Bureau

Light will serve the City’s housing bureau as interim director, following news that current Interim Director Michael Buonocore will step down to lead Home Forward.

May 6, 2026 12:57 pm Press release

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE/SE 82nd Avenue starting Monday, May 18

Travelers and residents are encouraged to take public transit, walk or roll, and avoid driving through the area if possible

Updated May 5, 2026 4:05 pm Traffic advisory