Concerns over potential post-election unrest addressedBy Rob Cullivan, Contributing Writer This November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the city’s ... » Learn More about Candidates Offer Solutions to Public Safety Issues
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Who Can Afford to Live – or Build – in Portland?
City council candidates addressing housing, homelessnessBy Rob Cullivan, Contributing Writer This November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the ... » Learn More about Who Can Afford to Live – or Build – in Portland?
In a Divided Time, Can Politicians Unite Portlanders?
City Council candidates share qualifications, vision By Rob CullivanContributing Writer This November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the ... » Learn More about In a Divided Time, Can Politicians Unite Portlanders?
City Council Candidates Weigh in on East Portland Concerns
District 1 candidates pledge to pay attention to East PortlandBy Rob CullivanContributing WriterThis November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the ... » Learn More about City Council Candidates Weigh in on East Portland Concerns
Parkrose HS Art Club Builds Community through Screen Printing
After Parkrose High School teacher Sara Brannen’s last student shuffles out of her expansive art classroom for the day, Brannen heads to her car and gathers requisite resources like juice boxes and baby carrots for her next group, the Parkrose High School Art Club. Members of the art club stream in, ... » Learn More about Parkrose HS Art Club Builds Community through Screen Printing
Personal Healing & Community Dedication w/ JR Lilly | Parkrose Life Podcast #17
JR Lilly is seemingly one of the most connected people in East Portland!"JR Lilly, Diné (Navajo) Nation. As part of a new generation that straddles a cultural chasm, he leads efforts to further the conversation around defining the role of our generation for both Native and Non-Native communities. ... » Learn More about Personal Healing & Community Dedication w/ JR Lilly | Parkrose Life Podcast #17
Portland Mayoral Candidate Mingus Mapps Pledges to Help Parkrose
Mapps Sees Area’s Rejuvenation as Key to City’s RevivalBy Rob CullivanAs Portland continues to struggle with issues like crime, homelessness/houselessness and fentanyl overdoses, Mingus Mapps, a city commissioner running for mayor, pledged to make Parkrose a priority.“I’m really dedicated to getting ... » Learn More about Portland Mayoral Candidate Mingus Mapps Pledges to Help Parkrose
Parkrose Musical Nostalgia w/ Songwriter Rich Waggoner | Parkrose Life Podcast #16
Rich and I met when my band Chasing Ebenezer played with his band Night Folk at a now-closed Rockwood coffee shop called Parkplace Cafe. Rich has been writing songs since his days as a teenager in Parkrose, and our neighborhood looked quite a bit different back then. There was no industrial ... » Learn More about Parkrose Musical Nostalgia w/ Songwriter Rich Waggoner | Parkrose Life Podcast #16
New Parkrose Coffee Shop Offers Homey Delights
Chik & Chuck’s Coffee joins Fork and Spoon on Sandy Something new is brewing on Sandy Boulevard in the heart of the Historic Parkrose District. Chik & Chuck’s Coffee, 10634 Sandy Blvd., opened for business this October, in the same building that houses the Filipino restaurant Fork and ... » Learn More about New Parkrose Coffee Shop Offers Homey Delights
O’Dear, It’s Here!
The long-awaited restaurant and bar opens in ParkroseSusie Fox smiles when asked if she had enjoyed her food at O’Dear, a restaurant and bar that opened September 8 at 10810 NE Sandy Blvd. “I can say the steak salad I just had was fabulous,” she says as her friend nods her head in agreement. “It ... » Learn More about O’Dear, It’s Here!
