PDX People: Four Stories of Extraordinary Customer Service
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…
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The Many Lives of the Dredge Oregon
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.…
PDX People: Three Stories of Extraordinary Customer Service
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…
Photos from the PDX Red Lot Vaccine Clinic
After five months and more than 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses into arms, the PDX Red Lot drive-thru clinic closed for the final time on June…
Embracing our LGBTQx Community
Why does the Port of Portland celebrate Pride Month?
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…
PDX People: Four Stories of Extraordinary Customer Service
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…
Celebrating PDX Volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Did you know that April 18-24 marks National Volunteer Week? It provides an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of…
Making History: Meet the Women Who Helped Launch a Vaccine Clinic at PDX
If you had to build a town in less than two weeks – with traffic that flowed without disruption, clear logistical organization and roles for…
Keeping Oregon Safe in a Pandemic: Meet Two Women on the Port Fire Team
During Women’s History Month, we’re choosing to challenge a history of writing women’s contributions out of history. We’re excited to highlight the contributions of our own…