Hispanic Heritage Month began as a weeklong celebration in 1968 to recognize the achievements and contributions of Latinx people in the United States. In 1988,…
Turtles. Bees. And Frogs. Oh My! These are just a few examples of the diverse wildlife you can find roaming around the Port of Portland’s…
Being aware of your surroundings isn’t just the key to safety at PDX, it’s also part of extraordinary customer service. Whether it’s noticing a puzzled…
We couldn’t uncover any ghost stories to share, but this land has plenty of great stories and history.
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Being aware of your surroundings isn’t just the key to safety at PDX, it’s also part of extraordinary customer service. Whether it’s noticing a puzzled…
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a weeklong celebration in 1968 to recognize the achievements and contributions of Latinx people in the United States. In 1988,…
The Dredge Oregon wasn’t always dredging in Oregon. The vessel was built in 1943 as a river tugboat designed for towing on the Mississippi River.…
Being respectful – a core value for PDX People – means acknowledging that every person’s experiences and abilities are different, then tailoring the response to each individual…
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Why does the Port of Portland celebrate Pride Month?
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is a month-long observance in May that honors the history, achievements, and contributions of people of Asian and Pacific…
It’s been a century, but for 107-year-old Viola Fletcher, she can never forget the atrocities of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. “I have lived through…
Being knowledgeable is a core value for PDX People, but it doesn’t just mean knowing all the answers – it also means knowing who to…
The wildfires in our region during the summer of 2020 sparked a renewed conversation about the urgent need to address climate change. For six local…
