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SW Hope 5K is back again at Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in SW Portland, starting at 9:45 with kids and the 5k to follow at 10:15! Location Oregon Episcopal School (OES)6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223 Sign Up Here to Run with All Proceeds Benefitting Neighborhood House Free Food Market Every spring, multiple Southwest […]
The Portland Water Bureau recently replaced reservoirs built in 1894 with a new 12.4-million-gallon, seismically reinforced underground reservoir. Digital resources Washington Park Reservoir construction updates. Look at what’s happening today via our live project webcam. Project e-newsletter archive. Hear a neighbor’s perspective on the project from Kathy Goeddel and Brooks Haxton. For more information, go to: https://www.portland.gov/water/improvements/washington-park-reservoir-improvement/wpr-overview?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Or […]
From Chief of Police Robert Day: Dear Partners, As Chief of Police, I understand that maintaining the public’s trust is paramount and that is why I am writing to alert you to the opportunity to play an active role in ensuring accountability and transparency in the Portland Police Bureau. The establishment of the Community Board […]
Become More Compassionate & Caring This Spring Join us for an Emotional First Aid Seminar or TIP Training Academy TIP Emotional First Aid SeminarSaturday, April 12th, 2025at Warner Pacific University Have you wondered what to say to someone during or after a time of crisis? Most of us want to reach out and help when someone […]
Meet locals, get some exercise, and take out your aggression on invasive vines while expanding on previous successful fuel mitigation (aka foliage removal) in Governors Park (SW 13th Ave & Davenport St). Volunteers are welcome to join the party anytime from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, March 22nd. Tools will be provided, but if you […]
Transportation System Plan Community Advisory Committee apps due 5/14/2025. Help shape the future of transportation in Portland! The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is recruiting applications for up to 30 new Transportation System Plan (TSP) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members. The Community Advisory Committee will advise the Director of PBOT, support project team staff by advising on key tasks throughout each phase of […]
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Wildfire risk reduction events
Please join Portland Parks and Recreation and the Portland Fire Bureau in one of their Wildfire Risk reduction events in SWHRL: https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/2/28/marquam-nature-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/3/22/governors-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/3/26/marquam-nature-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event While you are there, be sure to ask how to join or start a Neighborhood Firewise Community!
Source: Lincoln High School Office “PPS is facing $40M in budget cuts for the 2025-2026 school year due to a host of factors from increased costs to declined enrollment due to local housing costs, low birth rates, etc. There has never been a more important time to speak up and weigh in on the initial […]
Please email contact@swhrl.org for additions/changes to agenda. Location: St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 3525 SW Patton Road, Portland, OR 97221