Portland oregon news

Here are some recent news stories from Portland, Oregon:

Local News

• A new homeless shelter is set to open in Portland's Lloyd District, providing 100 beds for people experiencing homelessness. (Source: Portland Mercury)
• The City of Portland has launched a new program to provide free menstrual products in public restrooms. (Source: OPB)
• A Portland man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman whose body was found in a park. (Source: KATU)

Crime and Public Safety

• A string of burglaries has been reported in the Sellwood neighborhood, with several homes being broken into over the past week. (Source: Portland Tribune)
• The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, leaving one person injured. (Source: KOIN)
• A man was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly attacking a police officer during a traffic stop in Northeast Portland. (Source: Oregonian)

Transportation

• The City of Portland has announced plans to improve safety on SE Powell Boulevard, including the installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings. (Source: Portland Bureau of Transportation)
• TriMet is proposing a new bus rapid transit line that would connect Portland's Lloyd District to the city's eastern suburbs. (Source: TriMet)
• A new bike lane is set to be installed on NW 23rd Avenue, part of the city's efforts to improve cycling infrastructure. (Source: BikePortland)

Business and Economy

• A new brewery is set to open in the Pearl District, bringing the total number of breweries in Portland to over 70. (Source: Portland Business Journal)
• The City of Portland has approved a new development project in the Lloyd District, which will include a mix of residential and commercial space. (Source: Portland Business Journal)
• A Portland-based tech company has raised $10 million in funding to expand its operations and hire more employees. (Source: Oregonian)

Environment

• The City of Portland has launched a new program to reduce food waste, including a composting pilot project and a food recovery program. (Source: Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability)
• A new study has found that Portland's air quality is improving, thanks in part to the city's efforts to reduce pollution from vehicles and industry. (Source: OPB)
• The Portland Water Bureau is warning residents to conserve water due to a drought that has affected the region. (Source: Portland Water Bureau)