An end to Lents flooding?

There are more than 700 households in Johnson Creek’s 100-year floodplain, an area subject to devastating floods predicted to occur once per century, or, put another way, with a 1 percent chance of happening in any given year. Most are in the Lents neighborhood, with a smattering in Powellhurst-Gilbert, two of Portland’s neighborhoods with the … Read more

Highway Collaborative identifies Gorge congestion goals

On May 11, members of the Oregon Solutions Historic Columbia River Highway Collaborative signed a Declaration of Cooperation outlining goals for the project and delegating responsibilities to specific stakeholders. The collaborative seeks to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety along the Columbia River Highway and enhance visitor experiences…

Bus service to Multnomah Falls begins May 27

A new bus service, “Columbia Gorge Express,” will link Portland to Multnomah Falls and Rooster Rock State Park this summer. The first bus rolls out Friday, May 27, during Memorial Day Weekend. A pilot program by Oregon Department of Transportation and partner groups, the Gorge Express will run on weekends and take passengers from Gateway … Read more

Mayor Lundberg develops plan in case of mobile home displacement

An estimated 1,400 households in Springfield are at a strong risk of displacement. Now, a collaborative effort is in effect to keep those people housed. Springfield Mayor Lundberg says there’s a lot to look forward to in 2016. One announcement in her State of the City Address was about the Oregon Solutions Project. The project … Read more