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SWNI has had to make some difficult funding choices. While we know our readers value the newspaper, we have decided to move distribution of the publication to "Electronic Only.”  

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River Plan/South Reach on its way to City Council

After two public hearings and four work sessions about the draft River Plan / South Reach Plan, the Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) voted to recommend the plan, as amended, to City Council.
Register: City Project Page

Updated face mask guidance for employers

New mask wearing guidance was issued in late August by Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Employees in Oregon are now required to wear face coverings or face shields in both private and public office spaces.

The League of Women Voters November 3, 2020 general election information

Video forums and voters’ guides will be available on the League’s website (lwvor.org) by October 1st. See vote411.org to register to vote or check your registration status. 

CONTACT US: info@lwvpdx.org

Alcohol, drug, and other rehab centers in Portland

A group of medical professionals at Help.org held conversations with addiction experts across the US and found the vast majority of people who need treatment for substance abuse disorders do not seek it. 

Learn More: help.org

Neighborhood House planning supports for low-income families coping with virtual school

The agency’s Connect Program, which serves 2nd-5th graders who need additional academic and emotional support, will return this fall with new and expanded services. 

Read More: SW NEWS, Page 15

Stormwater Stars
workshops are back!

September 13, 11am-1pm
 
Join us for our first workshop of the season in the Hayhurst neighborhood. Lean more and sign up at stormwaterstars.org