11-21-2024  3:42 am   •   PDX and SEA Weather

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Fairview’s inviting children’s area, complete with soft seating and fun animal chairs; photo courtesy of Multnomah County Library 

Library provides updated experience for patrons with new carpeting, paint and seating

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Application for federal student aid will be launched through a new improved process starting October 1

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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs (Photo: Wikipedia) 

 Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs urges Washington’s voters to be wary of dubious election information, including deepfakes and other misinformation, that have already been spotted during the 2024 elections cycle.

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Photo: Central Eastside Together 

The “Avenue of Murals” is a dynamic partnership with Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA), bringing creativity to the Central Eastside Industrial District. This collaborative effort marks CET's first mural commissions, adding ten new murals to the ambitious and aptly named "Avenue of Murals," stretching from the Eastbank Esplanade to 2nd Avenue on Madison Avenue.

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Join Multnomah County and city of Portland elections staff at a workshop at Lincoln High School, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30 to 6 p.m.

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Photo: Albina Rose Alliance 

Historic partnership to accelerate restorative development in Lower Albina

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The partnership will develop and disseminate a digital toolkit to guide libraries in implementing games-based services.

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Heritage Tree #1 (Photo: Portland Parks and Recreation) 

The approximately 154-year-old tree has significant damage and declining health following recent storms

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Hawthorne Bridge 

Westbound traffic lanes will close 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, through 5 a.m. Friday, July 26  

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Today, in unified support for Kamala Harris as president of the United States, all 17 Oregon Senate Democrats officially endorsed her.

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