[135][136] The Port of Portland is the third-largest export tonnage port on the west coast of the U.S., and being about 80 miles (130 km) upriver, it is the largest fresh-water port. [144] While headquartered elsewhere, Merrell, Amer Sports and Under Armour have design studios and local offices in the Portland area. In the 1980s, the city was home to a burgeoning punk scene, which included bands such as the Wipers and Dead Moon. U.S. 26 supports commuting within the metro area and continues to the Pacific Ocean westward and Mount Hood and Central Oregon eastward. [256][257] In 2011, 72% of arrested male subjects tested positive for illegal drugs and the city was dubbed the "deadliest drug market in the Pacific Northwest" due to drug related deaths. 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[15] The city became a pioneer of state-directed metropolitan planning, a program which was instituted statewide in 1969 to compact the urban growth boundaries of the city.[196]. [294] These trains and others are operated by volunteers of the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, an amalgamation of rail preservation groups which collaborated on the finance and construction of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, a permanent and publicly accessible home for the locomotives, which opened in 2012 adjacent to OMSI.[295]. [101] Portland's longshoremen racial mix was described as being "lily-white" in the 1960s, when the local International Longshore and Warehouse Union declined to represent grain handlers since some were black. [162] MTV's long-time running reality show The Real World was also shot in Portland for the show's 29th season: The Real World: Portland premiered on MTV in 2013. Other notable Portland brewers include Widmer Brothers, BridgePort, Portland Brewing, Hair of the Dog, and Hopworks Urban Brewery. Portland State University has the second-largest enrollment rate of any university in the state (after Oregon State University), with a student body of nearly 30,000. The Catholic-affiliated Providence Health & Services operates Providence Portland Medical Center in the North Tabor neighborhood of the city. The coldest month is December with an average daily high of 46.3 °F (7.9 °C), although overnight lows usually remain above freezing by a few degrees. Dealer or dismantler address changes are handled by DMV Business Regulation. [111] Some scholars have noted the Pacific Northwest as a whole is "one of the last Caucasian bastions of the United States". [106], With about 12,000 Vietnamese residing in the city proper, Portland has one of the largest Vietnamese populations in America per capita. [235], Oregon's 1973 "urban growth boundary" law limits the boundaries for large-scale development in each metropolitan area in Oregon. [21] In 1843 William Overton saw potential in the new settlement but lacked the funds to file an official land claim. [283] WES Commuter Rail opened in February 2009 in Portland's western suburbs, linking Beaverton and Wilsonville. Portland Demographic Data Population 865,859 Median Household Income $75k - … The original state rules included a provision for expanding urban growth boundaries, but critics felt this wasn't being accomplished. Oregon Humane Society located in Portland, Oregon is a private, nonprofit animal shelter serving the needs of over 11,000 pets each year. City/County Information. 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[43] After 2000, Portland experienced significant growth, with a population rise of over 90,000 between the years 2000 and 2014. [160] The city has also been featured in various television programs, notably the IFC sketch comedy series Portlandia. Portland, Oregon white page directory listings include full name, phone number and address. It provides housing and economic development programs within the city, and works behind the scenes with major local developers to create large projects. 9066,". [208], Portland is one of only four cities in the U.S. with extinct volcanoes within its boundaries (along with Pilot Butte in Bend, Oregon, Jackson Volcano in Jackson, Mississippi, and Diamond Head in Honolulu, Hawaii). The effort has had dramatic effects in the 30 years since, with many thousands of new housing units clustered in three areas: north of Portland State University (between I-405, SW Broadway, and SW Taylor St.); the RiverPlace development along the waterfront under the Marquam (I-5) bridge; and most notably in the Pearl District (between I-405, Burnside St., NW Northrup St., and NW 9th Ave.). Among the science-oriented institutions are the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), which consists of five main halls and other ticketed attractions, such as the USS Blueback submarine,[170] the ultra-large-screen Empirical Theater (which replaced an OMNIMAX theater in 2013),[171] and the Kendall Planetarium. [60] Among them are the Portland Hills Fault on the city's west side,[61] and the East Bank Fault on the east side. Too Bad. [105] A small population of Iu Mien live in Portland. Mailing Address Mailing Information ... Justice Center Third Floor 1120 SW Third Avenue Portland, Oregon 97204 Map. [101] As of the 2000 census, three of its high schools (Cleveland, Lincoln and Wilson) were over 70% white, reflecting the overall population, while Jefferson High School was 87% non-white. [154] Other widely known musical groups include the Dandy Warhols, Quarterflash, Everclear, Pink Martini, The Hugs, Sleater-Kinney, Blitzen Trapper, the Decemberists, and the late Elliott Smith. View detailed information and reviews for 800 NE Oregon St in Portland, Oregon and get driving directions with road conditions and live traffic updates along the way. [59], Multiple shallow, active fault lines traverse the Portland metropolitan area. [207] Ten years later, more than 8,100 acres (33 km2) of ecologically valuable natural areas had been purchased and permanently protected from development. [31] Some historians have described the city's early establishment as being a "scion of New England; an ends-of-the-earth home for the exiled spawn of the eastern established elite. The Portland Business Journal covers business-related news on a weekly basis, as does The Daily Journal of Commerce, its main competitor. Downtown district, made up of commercial businesses, museums, skyscrapers, and public landmarks represents a small area within the southwest address section. [111][114][115] The early 1920s saw the rapid growth of the Ku Klux Klan, which became very influential in Oregon politics, culminating in the election of Walter M. Pierce as governor. Will facts trump fear this month? 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Whitepages is the authority in people search, established in 1997. A major fire swept through downtown in August 1873, destroying twenty blocks on the west side of the Willamette along Yamhill and Morrison Streets, and causing $1.3 million in damage,[24] roughly equivalent to $27.7 million today. In the 2008 presidential election, Democratic candidate Barack Obama easily carried Portland, winning 245,464 votes from city residents to 50,614 for his Republican rival, John McCain. [242] In October 2009, the Portland City Council unanimously adopted a climate action plan that will cut the city's greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. If you moved out of Portland at any time during the year, you are still liable for the arts tax for that year. Tryon Creek State Natural Area is one of three Oregon State Parks in Portland and the most popular; its creek has a run of steelhead. [1] The coin used for this decision, now known as the Portland Penny, is on display in the headquarters of the Oregon Historical Society. In 2015, the Timbers won the MLS Cup, which was the first male professional sports championship for a team from Portland since the Trail Blazers won the NBA championship in 1977. In 2013, the Guardian named the city's music scene as one of the "most vibrant" in the United States. The area's private schools include The Northwest Academy, Portland Jewish Academy, Rosemary Anderson High School, Portland Adventist Academy, Portland Lutheran School, Trinity Academy, Catlin Gabel School, and Oregon Episcopal School. At the time of its incorporation on February 8, 1851, Portland had over 800 inhabitants,[23] a steam sawmill, a log cabin hotel, and a newspaper, the Weekly Oregonian. Other bridges that span the Willamette river in the downtown area include the Burnside Bridge, the Ross Island Bridge (both built 1926), and the double-decker Marquam Bridge (built 1966). However, on average, temperatures reach or exceed 80 °F (27 °C) on only 61 days per year, of which 15 days will reach 90 °F (32 °C) and only 1.3 days will reach 100 °F (38 °C). [122][123] In 2015, the city metro had the second highest percentage of LGBT residents in the United States with 5.4% of residents identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, second only to San Francisco. This former industrial area sat as a brownfield prior to development in the mid-2000s.[96]. Other institutions of higher learning within the city are: The Oregonian is the only daily general-interest newspaper serving Portland. Fire and emergency services are provided by Portland Fire & Rescue. Stern, Henry (June 19, 2003). The "Holiday Express", pulled over the tracks of the Oregon Pacific Railroad on weekends in December, has become a Portland tradition over its several years running. [198] An organization known as the Portland Diamond Project (PDP)[199] has worked with the MLB and local government, and there are plans to have an MLB stadium constructed in the industrial district of Portland. Out of the total population, 15.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Opened in 1977 for buses, the transit mall was renovated and rebuilt in 2007–09, with light rail added. [39] The article, which focused on crime boss Jim Elkins, became the basis of a fictionalized film titled Portland Exposé (1957). The Willamette River, which flows north through downtown, serves as the natural boundary between east and west Portland. Find the nearest Greyhound bus stations in Portland, Oregon. [262][263][264][265] Local businesses reported losses totaling millions of dollars as the result of vandalism and looting, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The city had its own Japantown,[29] for one, and the lumber industry also became a prominent economic presence, due to the area's large population of Douglas fir, western hemlock, red cedar, and big leaf maple trees. But who exactly are the 'nones'? Oregon Health & Science University is a university hospital formed in 1974. ", "Portland votes to add fluoride to its drinking water as opponents vow to stop the effort", "Portland fluoride: For the fourth time since 1956, Portland voters reject fluoridation", "Why Does Portland Have so Many Strip Clubs? [19], Portland developed a reputation early in its history as a hard-edged and gritty port town. For 25 cents, Overton agreed to share half of the 640-acre (2.6 km2) site with Asa Lovejoy of Boston. [169], Portland is home to numerous museums and educational institutions, ranging from art museums to institutions devoted to science and wildlife. Address 800 Northeast Oregon Street Portland, Oregon, 97232 Phone 503-731-4031 Fax 503-986-4189 Hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Portland is a moderately walkable city in Multnomah County with a Walk Score of 67. Ordinances will be performed by appointment only and limited to members residing in a designated geographic area. "Courtney Love". Former public schools in the city included Washington High School, which operated from 1906 until 1981, as well as Adams and Jackson, which also closed the same year. Brad Johnson in Portland, Oregon. See all bus stops, and book your bus ticket online from $10! As of 2019, Portland had an estimated population of 654,741,[8] making it the 26th most populated city in the United States, the sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle. The new influx of blacks settled in specific neighborhoods, such as the Albina district and Vanport. [112][115][117] There and elsewhere in Portland, they experienced police hostility, lack of employment, and mortgage discrimination, leading to half the black population leaving after the war. Portland White Pages. [195] Ten years later, WalletHub rated the city as the 10th greenest. 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[238] Mayor Neil Goldschmidt took office in 1972 as a proponent of bringing housing and the associated vitality back to the downtown area, which was seen as emptying out after 5 pm. [192] Other major beer festivals throughout the calendar year include the Spring Beer and Wine Festival in April, the North American Organic Brewers Festival in June, the Portland International Beerfest in July,[193] and the Holiday Ale Festival in December. It includes the Lair Hill, Johns Landing and South Waterfront districts and Lewis & Clark College as well as the Riverdale area of unincorporated Multnomah County south of the Portland city limits. Following our Governor’s orders to help curb the spread of COVID-19, Portland Japanese Garden will be temporarily closed until further notice. [223] On April 28, 2005, Portland became the only city in the nation to withdraw from a Joint Terrorism Task Force. [267] In July federal officers were deployed to safeguard federal property, whose presence and tactics were criticized by Oregon officials who demanded they leave, while lawsuits were filed against local and federal law enforcement alleging wrongful actions by them. [259], In the Portland Metropolitan statistical area which includes Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties, OR and Clark and Skamania Counties, WA for 2017, murder rate was 2.6, violent crime was 283.2 per 100,000 people per year. [45], The city has acquired a diverse range of nicknames throughout its history, though it is most often called "Rose City" or "The City of Roses",[46] the latter of which has been its unofficial nickname since 1888 and its official nickname since 2003. [16], Portland's access to the Pacific Ocean via the Willamette and Columbia rivers, as well as its easy access to the agricultural Tualatin Valley via the "Great Plank Road" (the route of current-day U.S. Route 26), provided the pioneer city with an advantage over other nearby ports, and it grew very quickly. October 5, 2003. Juvenile Justice Center 1401 NE 68th Avenue Portland, OR 97213 Map. Portland has ten sister cities;[301][302] each city is required to maintain long-term involvement and participation:[303][304], Largest and most populous city in Oregon, US. [90], The Pearl District in Northwest Portland, which was largely occupied by warehouses, light industry and railroad classification yards in the early to mid-20th century, now houses upscale art galleries, restaurants, and retail stores, and is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city. Portland's airport has been named the best US airport for seven consecutive years (2013–2019). [89] With the addition of South Portland, all six addressing sectors (N, NE, NW, S, SE and SW) are now officially known as sextants. [280] A 2011 study by Walk Score ranked Portland 12th most walkable of fifty largest U.S. Rogoway, Mike (April 9, 2006). [58] The rocks of the Portland area range in age from late Eocene to more recent eras. Its combined statistical area (CSA) ranks 19th-largest with a population of around 3.2 million. The 1986-opened MAX system has expanded to five lines, with the latest being the Orange Line to Milwaukie, in service as of September 2015. [14] In 2018, a national survey ranked Portland as the 10th greenest city in the nation. In the 19th century, certain laws allowed the immigration of Chinese laborers but prohibited them from owning property or bringing their families. [282] TriMet operates most of the region's buses and the MAX (short for Metropolitan Area Express) light rail system, which connects the city and suburbs. The city provides funding to neighborhood associations through seven district coalitions, each of which is a geographical grouping of several neighborhood associations. In 2001, Portland built the nation’s first modern-day streetcar: the sleek and modern Portland Streetcar. [296] At the turn of the 20th century, the city had a reputation as one of the most dangerous port cities in the world, a hub for organized crime and racketeering. E!. The city has been fighting fluoridation for 50 years. the city of portland shall assume no liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the … The DMV office is located on the corner of 6th Ave and Clay St (both are one way streets). [178][179] In 2014, the Washington Post called Portland the fourth best city for food in the United States. Nearby Powell Butte and Rocky Butte rise to 614 feet (187 m) and 612 feet (187 m), respectively. Portland's cityscape derives much of its character from the many bridges that span the Willamette River downtown, several of which are historic landmarks, and Portland has been nicknamed "Bridgetown" for many decades as a result. In 2014, Travel + Leisure magazine rated Portland as the No. [15] Its climate is marked by warm, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. We parked in the US Bancorp parking garage. AmForward.com warehouse is located in sales-tax-free Portland, Oregon, USA. After the city's economy experienced an industrial boom during World War II, its hard-edged reputation began to dissipate. In 1940, whites were over 98% of the city's population. By 2018, it ranked 10th[290][291]. 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