With one month to go, the City of Portland’s Green Power Challenge is close to reaching its goal of signing up 1,000 new green power customers by the end of September.
Portland Mayor Sam Adams on Friday August 20th, 2010 announced a request for public comment on five proposed gun safety initiatives.
Mayor Adams applauds the successful effort to keep the Vestas US Headquarters in Portland.
Mayor Sam Adams today appointed Martha Pellegrino as the new Director of the Office of Government Relations for the City of Portland, effective immediately.
“I am proud to make this appointment today,” said Mayor Sam Adams. “Martha’s depth of experience working in Oregon politics and her broad understanding of the City’s needs will serve Portlanders well. [...]
Just a week after proposing a plastic bag ban in Portland’s major retailers, Mayor Adams has pulled back on the proposal in favor of a state-wide law.
The Mayor’s office posted the following statement on its web site:
This week, I met with State Legislators regarding the City’s and the State’s effort to ban single-use plastic bags [...]
Portland Mayor Sam Adams this week presented the city with a draft ordinance to ban single use plastic bags in Portland. His office says that according to a recent poll, 2 out of 3 Portlander’s support a ban.
The Mayor released a statement to the public on Friday afternoon, July 16th:
“When the city of Portland banned [...]
Happy Valley Family Target of Racial Intimidation at Home
African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds
Event: OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show, Sept. 4-6
Vancouver Teen Dies in On-Track Motorcycle Accident
Beaverton Concert Will Benefit the Sunshine Pantry
Motorcycle Rider Dies After Crashing into Back of a TriMet Bus in NE Portland
Police Continue Investigation of Accident that Shut Down I-5 South on Friday
