PDX Live: virtual performances and conversations with local artists
Back in April 2020, we were living in unprecedented times. A pandemic was just beginning to hit the United States, and uncertainty was felt by…
Category: Our Jobs & People
Leonis Williams brought his #SouthwestHeart to help a traveler in need
Times are tough right now, but our PDX community is strong and full of heart. Recently, a gentleman approached the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at…
A Wish to Remember
Every quarter, we take time to celebrate Portland International Airport employees who go above and beyond in the name of customer service. From saving the life…
Naming Rights: New Navigation Vessel Honors Former Employee
Working at the Port of Portland, especially as part of the Navigation team, is often a family affair. Siblings, parents and grandparents have all worked…
Honoring Hispanic-Latinx Contributions at PDX
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. As a gateway to the world, we wanted to take…
How we’re using drones to advance our work
Typically, the words drone and airports are not ones you want in the same sentence. Airplanes and unmanned aircraft systems—or drones—don’t mix. At the Port…
Meet the Interns: How Jonathan Christian Powers Our Electrical Engineering Projects
The Port of Portland’s Internship Program gives college students an opportunity to apply their classroom education to real-life situations and develop the skills and work experience that…
Meet the Interns: Jasmine Gilmore Sprints Across the Finish Line in Every Task
The Port of Portland’s Internship Program gives college students an opportunity to apply their classroom education to real-life situations and develop the skills and work experience that…
Meet the Interns: Riley Saiki gets creative to reduce energy consumption
The Port of Portland’s Internship Program gives college students an opportunity to apply their classroom education to real-life situations and develop the skills and work experience that…
Celebrating #PDXPeople
We made it through another busy summer travel season at PDX! Travelers jetted off to fabulous summer destinations, but are now on their way back…