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Heritage Path In Progress

With the Heritage Path Project, we aim to highlight the cultural significance of both Council Crest for the Native American population and the Central City Park for all Portlanders. The Southwest Hills Residence League (SWHRL) would like to create a heritage path with native plant-relatives between Council Crest and the southernmost park block shared by […]

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2/15 Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom: Attendees: Melanie Billings-Yun, Patty Murphy, Morgan Lee, Kim Silverman, Mike Lynch, John Neumann, Joyce del Rosario, Sarah Taylor, Craig Koon, Divinity Oliver, Mark Dane, RobWilcox Call to order Motion to approval of agenda –  Nancy, 2nd by John – Approved Motion to approve December board minutes – […]

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(988) is live for crisis calls

September is Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month and with the launch of the new 988 Lifeline system, it is great time to learn about how faith and community leaders can address suicide prevention in their community.  The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over […]

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Residents sue the City to keep sidewalks clear.

On Wednesday, September 7, at 11:00am, ten residents of the City of Portland with mobility disabilities will announce the initiation of a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of all City residents with disabilities against the City of Portland for failure to comply with the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act and the Federal Rehabilitation Act.  The […]

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Survey says…you decide.

SWHRL Feedback Survey Link We strive to represent all of our neighbors. Constantly working to make this a community in which you can actively engage. At a time when we have been so disconnected from one another, it is crucial that we hear from you, our current and potential members, to guide us as we […]

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Support Ukraine

SWHRL condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The unprovoked attack on innocent civilians is a horrifying violation of basic human rights. We support the international community’s demand that Russia immediately cease hostilities and withdraw its forces. And we invite our members to do what you can to help its victims. […]

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Apply for Your Community Events Permit  

Be sure to share promotional information with SWHRL’s outreach team. Email outreach@swhrl.org Apply for a Community Event permit  To apply for our Community Event form, use our online form here:  Community Event application form   Application takes 5-10 minutes to fill out. Due to a high volume of requests, we estimate 5-10 business days to respond. […]

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ODOT Survey closes 5/16

Share your voice! Complete a survey to help shape tolling on I-5 and I-205Public input will help us design a system that benefits communities, including those experiencing low incomes. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites community feedback to guide how congestion pricing could work in the region and advance equity, including developing a toll […]

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Smoothing of SW Humphrey

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to SW Humphrey Boulevard from SW Scholls Ferry Road to SW Patton Road (April 25, 2022) Paving work began today on SW Humphrey Boulevard from SW Scholls Ferry Road to SW Patton Road, as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) ongoing street maintenance program. The work […]

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Traffic Advisory: West Hills Routes

Traffic Advisory: Major West Hills routes to remain closed for several days as utility, forestry and other crews work to clear power lines, downed trees (April 11, 2022) The first substantial April snow in Portland in more than half a century has felled more than 400 trees across the city, felling power lines and blocking […]