Northwest Fair Trade Coalition, Portland’s local economic justice and fair trade coalition, plans to create Portland’s first ever Fair Trade Directory. Local businesses and community organizations who sell fair trade products will be listed in the directory so that people will have a local resource to know where to find and purchase authentic fair trade products. Fair trade products are made under safe and healthy working more...

Jumpstarting Local Investment is the headline for the three-part Social Innovation Re:Forum 2012 series to be held in Portland exploring the concept of direct, local investment by average citizens into the community-rooted businesses that are the lifeblood of healthy, local economies. On June 15th, the opening event of the series welcomes keynote speaker Amy Cortese, former editor of Businessweek and author of Locavesting: The more...

The Shoe Store prides itself on providing a large range of high-quality, stylish shoes. No matter your budget or style, we’re confident that you’ll fall in love with our shoes. Our brands include Saucony, Gola, Keds, Onitsuka Tiger, The People's Shoe, Unstitched (Recycled shoe made of Tyvek), and Puma. The brands and styles we carry change frequently, so stop by to see the latest shoes, sandals, and socks. Remember...you more...

Neighbors for Clean Air asks that you consider signing its petition, which asks: When sources of toxic pollution apply for a new or renewal air pollution permit, the state should require them to provide a robust, independent and objective audit of emissions and emission control strategies. Based on that audit, the source should be required to propose and implement specific toxics reduction strategies. Please share with your more...

Portland, OR – A contractor for the Portland Water Bureau must take one to twomore days—Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2—to work in the intersection of SW Naito Parkway at SW Clay Street. The crews are making a difficult connection to an existing water supply pipeline. Work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to accommodate rush hour traffic. Several traffic lanes will be closed and the signal light will be more...

You may have noticed that things seem a bit spicier along SE Division St. lately. That’s partly due to two southern-inspired businesses that have recently opened. Pat Marken and Tausha Lell, co-owners of the iconic vintage gift shop Euphoria in Lafayette, LA, closed their doors after 16-plus years in business to parlay themselves into the great Northwest. Breezing into town in November 2011, they’ve planted themselves more...

Vandals are targeting TriMet bus shelters, most of them in Southeast Portland. Glass panels were broken out on 12 shelters overnight Thursday, bringing the number damaged this week to at least 21. Most of the shelters vandalized this week are on or near Southeast Division Street, between 17th and 92nd avenues. Three of the shelters were targeted twice in the week. All four shelters at 82nd and Division were vandalized. Structures on SE more...

The Park Center Parking Lot, located at the top of the hill from the 162nd and Powell Blvd entrance to the Powell Butte Nature Park, will be closed either partially or completely for the rest of the year. The closure will allow the construction of a new parking and Interpretive Center. The parking lot will be partially closed from April 2nd through April 29th, 2012. Approximately half of the parking capacity will be reduced. The trails more...

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Sharing Ideas: Grassroots Projects Started by Neighbors What extraordinary things are happening in your neighborhood? Recognize and learn from the positive things happening in community! Nominate a neighbor, volunteer group, or nonprofit working on a grassroots project that is making a difference. Community Outreach is seeking panelists to participate in the next upcoming Sharing Ideas Panel. This panel showcases the efforts of more...