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Urban Gleaners PDX Partnership Helps Feed the Hungry
Urban Gleaners PDX Partnership Helps Feed the Hungry
4/5/2024
Not wanting to see perfectly good food go uneaten, PDX restaurants donate unsold, ready-to-eat food to folks in need, in partnership with local nonprofit Urban Gleaners.
Centering the East County Community
Centering the East County Community
11/8/2023
Moving with purpose means making decisions with intention: listening to the needs of the communities impacted by our decisions, and finding creative ways to use our resources to rev the economy in ways that will drive toward better outcomes for the people who live and work in our region.
The Port’s new brand: A mission to move with purpose
The Port’s new brand: A mission to move with purpose
9/20/2023
The Port of Portland partners with communities across the region to create opportunity, access, and progress
Celebrating PDX Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
Celebrating PDX Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
4/14/2023
We’re sharing our sincere appreciation for volunteer contributions to our airport and beyond.
More Lived Experiences Celebrated in Port and PDX Art Collections
More Lived Experiences Celebrated in Port and PDX Art Collections
2/14/2023
Over the past five years, the Port of Portland has taken steps to ensure that the permanent and temporary art collections at PDX and the Port’s Headquarters reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the Pacific Northwest.
Travelers Are at the Heart of the Port’s Accessibility Program
Travelers Are at the Heart of the Port’s Accessibility Program
1/31/2023
We want to make PDX accessible and welcoming to everyone who passes through it. Since 2018, the Port has worked closely with local partners on our PDX Access Committee to better understand our customers’ different needs and identify ways to meet them.
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The Dredge Oregon: Good for ships, good for trade, good for jobs
The Dredge Oregon: Good for ships, good for trade, good for jobs
6/25/2024
Each year, the crew of the Dredge Oregon keeps the Columbia River safe for oceangoing ships, supporting international trade and the economy.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – and the Power of Diversity
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – and the Power of Diversity
10/5/2023
Read about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month from Mina Mora-Gonzalez, who leads the Port’s Latinx and Friends Employee Resource Group (ERG).
Meet The Interns: Luke Sullins Serves Up a Fresh Perspective
Meet The Interns: Luke Sullins Serves Up a Fresh Perspective
2/16/2023
Are you in college or know someone attending a local university? To provide a preview of what the Port’s internship program entails, we asked our current interns to answer a few questions about their experience. Today, meet Communications Intern Luke Sullins.
Meet The Interns: Ray Veach Brings Enthusiasm to Legal Team
Meet The Interns: Ray Veach Brings Enthusiasm to Legal Team
2/2/2023
Are you in college or know someone attending a local university? To provide a preview of what the Port’s internship program entails, we asked our current interns to answer a few questions about their experience. Today, meet Legal Intern Ray Veach.
Meet The Interns: Exploring the Port's Properties with Tony Scalise
Meet The Interns: Exploring the Port's Properties with Tony Scalise
1/19/2023
Are you in college or know someone attending a local university? To provide a preview of what the Port’s internship program entails, we asked our current interns to answer a few questions about their experience. Today, meet Facilities Engineering Intern Tony Scalise.
Celebrating Our Latinx Community
Celebrating Our Latinx Community
10/25/2022
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Many folks think of Mexico during Hispanic Heritage Month, but the Port’s Latinx...
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News & Updates
Port of Portland creates fund to support workforce training, small business growth and job creation
Port of Portland creates fund to support workforce training, small business growth and job creation
10/3/2024
Port of Portland Economic Prosperity Fund Established in Partnership with Oregon Community Foundation
PDX lands $8.7 million to reduce emissions
PDX lands $8.7 million to reduce emissions
9/10/2024
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding Portland International Airport (PDX) $8,724,651 to upgrade the airport’s HVAC and electrical systems to reduce emissions.
Coalition of stakeholders joins Port to maintain container service at Terminal 6, a crucial gateway for local businesses to global markets
Coalition of stakeholders joins Port to maintain container service at Terminal 6, a crucial gateway for local businesses to global markets
8/23/2024
Coalition of Stakeholders Joins Port to Maintain Container Service at Terminal 6, a Crucial Gateway for Local Businesses to Global Markets
Public notice: Corps releases Lower Columbia River Channel Maintenance Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Public notice: Corps releases Lower Columbia River Channel Maintenance Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
8/23/2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Columbia River ports of Portland, Vancouver, Woodland, Kalama, and Longview, released a combined Draft Dredged Material Management Plan / Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for long-term maintenance of the Lower Columbia River Federal Navigation Channel.
Port of Portland names Kimberly Branam new Chief Trade and Economic Development Officer
Port of Portland names Kimberly Branam new Chief Trade and Economic Development Officer
8/16/2024
The Port of Portland has selected Kimberly Branam as the new Chief Trade and Economic Development Officer.
The local-est airport yet: The new PDX starts opening Aug. 14
The local-est airport yet: The new PDX starts opening Aug. 14
8/14/2024
Everything about Portland International Airport’s new main terminal is a reflection of the Pacific Northwest, from the local timber and people that built it, to the shops inside.
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