Interim Transportation Director hired Toby Widmer returns to a city he served for almost three decades Lights, Camera, Portland! Fictional Portland meets the real Portland Police Seek Help Locating Runaway Raemi Pearl Carter, 13, left home on Dec. 12 Swearing-In Speech Transcript of Mayor Hales' swearing-in speech Mayor Hales travels to D.C. Mayor Hales takes part in the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and attends President Obama's second inauguration Sellwood Bridge Moved Remarkable engineering feat, as the bridge is shifted to make room for a newer span 'Fix It Fairs' scheduled Events are free and open to the public Amber Alert canceled for 5-year-old Police seek missing child Westside Issues Addressed at Forum Mayor Hales speaks to business leaders in Washington County. Jeff Cogen focuses on 'mental health first aid' The Multnomah County chairman gave his State of the County address at the City Club of Portland Legislative Agenda The list of priorities that the city of Portland is taking to the 2013 Oregon Legislature Police seek missing boy, 14 Antonio Paredes was last seen 7 p.m. Saturday Gun Control News: Sen. Feinstein to Fight for Bill Mayor Hales supports legislative action to decrease gun violence Central City Plan Residents have an opportunity to take part in the district's design Gun Violence Prevention A roundup of the latest news Hales speaks at Hispanic Chamber Topics include the city's budget, police relations Legislators gather at City Hall Priorities are the topic for the 2013 Oregon Legislature Volunteers sought for Peninsula Park Rose garden spruce-up set for February 5K, 5-buck races set for city parks Also: Parks & Recreation completes a long-hoped-for E205 project Mayor Takes City Bureaus Proposed budgets for all bureaus now are available online Black History Month Wrestling coach honored Police chief announces leadership changes Longtime personnel switch roles Union workers address City Council members The upcoming budget talks are at issue Portland launches ‘Bucks for Buildings’ to benefit small businesses New rebate program to pay 50 to 75 percent of energy upgrade costs Bureau Budgets Budget forums slated throughout city. Legislature news: Unfair housing addressed Bill is a priority for city of Portland Blumenauer takes city’s side in reservoir dispute The congressman asks that a city-favored delay be granted Conductor James DePreist dies at 76 Barbur Concept Plan Public hearing set for Feb. 26 Historic and conservation districts Rule change should make it easier for homeowners to make modifications Arts Oversight Committee First meeting slated for Feb. 13 Mayor Pushes for Gun Violence Prevention Citizens rally at City Hall to demand action Scam Alert Thieves claim grandchildren being held in foreign jails World Environment Day United Nations selects Portland for June 5 celebration Police investigate fatal hit-and-run Pedestrian identified as Tommy Zane Gann, 56 West Burnside lane closes Feb. 25 Street improvement closes lane Portland Police Roundup of the latest news from the Portland Police Bureau Paving Policy Mayor calls on swift action to repair city streets Portland picked for innovation pilot Two other cities selected for Microsoft Research Laika seeks Oscar gold Portland animation firm nets honors Fix-It Fair ‘Tool Belt Mayor' attends Fix-It Fair Foster Lents Open house set for Feb. 28 Fluoride FAQ Issue goes to voters May 21 Israeli delegation Business ties between Portland, Israeli explored Israeli delegation Business ties between Portland, Israeli explored Israeli delegation Business ties between Portland, Israeli explored Arts Tax Website designed to de-mystify voter-OK’d tax Latest News News from Mayor Hales, City Hall, throughout Portland School Funding Mayors throughout state rally for public schools Arts Tax Website designed to de-mystify voter-OK’d tax FBI Arrest of Reaz Qadir Khan Historic and Conservation Districts City Council Unanimously Adopts Code Amendments That Help Homeowners in Historic and Conservation Districts Modify Their Homes Budget: Rose City News Gets A Little Rosier Have Ideas How To Balance the Budget? Let Us Know. Southeast 136th Project Launched Sidewalks are slated from Powell to Holgate Audit: Public Safety system overhauls largely don’t meet budget, timelines Projects focus on data, communications Goal! Thorns kick off season at City Hall Flags to be flown at half-staff Move comes following tragic attack in Boston State of the City Mayor focuses on budget issues during City Club speech Mayor's Budget Charlie Hales unveils his budget proposal for 2013-14 Mayor Draws Line on Water, Sewer Rates Rates stay below a 5% increase; lowest in years Dalai Lama in Portland His Holiness Brings a Message of Compassion to the Rose City Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Links to Agencies Seeking Donations Rose Festival! The annual celebration kicks off with fireworks over the Willamette! Commissioners and Bureaus Mayor Hales redistributes duties for elected officials Back to Basics Website Offers Guide to the City’s Paving Projects Pride on Parade City Hall takes to the (colorful) streets

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