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…
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…
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…
Local Youth Design Environmental Solutions for Columbia Slough
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…
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…
Find Out How Walt Froman Keeps PDX Shops & Restaurants a Step Ahead
With more than 20 years of service under his belt, there’s no question that Senior Manager of Concessions Operations Walt Froman is one of the…
Celebrating Superstar PDX People
From face coverings at work to plexiglass shields at counters, work life looks a little different these days for PDX People. But what hasn’t changed…