Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
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,…
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Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through education, partnerships and advocacy
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…
100 Years Unforgotten—The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
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…
6 Ways to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season
This winter, shop local and small to support Pacific Northwest businesses.
Spreading some #PDXLove with messages of hope
In tough times, the greater Portland region comes together to bring joy, hope and comfort to our friends and neighbors. It’s the PDX way. This…
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day reminds us how connected we are
While many Port of Portland staff members would have been spending the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day volunteering with organizations like Friends of Trees, our…
Shaver Students Share Holiday Favorites
We asked our 4th grade friends at Shaver Elementary to share one favorite thing about the holidays. From our Port of Portland family to yours, we…
Honoring Tribal Connections
Next time you are hiking or biking the 40-mile loop trail north of Troutdale Airport, stop and take in the interpretive sign resulting from our…
Local Entrepreneurs Look to Grow China’s Taste for Barbecue
Almost four years ago, friends Kevin Shirley and Omar White started experimenting to create a tasty barbeque sauce made with natural ingredients. The two “soul…
Rosemary Anderson Students and Grads Visit Us for Career Week
Students and recent graduates from Rosemary Anderson High School Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center paid us a visit recently as part of our career week. The…