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eastportlandvoice.bsky.social @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social · 10d

In response to President Trump's declaration to send troops to Portland, Governor Tina Kotek held a joint press conference yesterday in downtown Portland along with law enforcement representatives and local, county, regional, and state elected officials. www.eastportlandvoice.org/kotek-to-tru...

Kotek to Trump: "Oregon is our home. It is not a military target."

According to a recent post on Truth Social, President Trump has directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deploy troops to Portland with an authorization of “full force.” In response, Governor Tina K...

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eastportlandvoice.bsky.social @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Sumner neighborhood is hosting their annual dumpster day and fundraiser tomorrow, September 6 9am - 3pm! Free event, doantions welcome. Sponsored by @sanpdx @oregonmetro, District 1 East Coalition, with special thanks to @junkitjunkremoval. More here: https://loom.ly/LolB91U

Photo of a dumpster filled with boxes and household items with text that says, Sumner neighborhood annual dumpster day & fundraiser | Saturday, September 6th 9am - 3pm | Helensview High School 8678 NE Sumner St. | This is a free event but donations are accepted and proceeds are reinvested back into the Sumner community. | Visit the Sumner website calendar of events: sumnerpdx.org

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today is the day!

Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · Aug 5

When I was elected, I promised East Portland that I would bring their perspectives to everything I did in City Hall. On August 24, I’m bringing some of City Hall in a fun festival that the whole family can enjoy!

Pink graphic with photo of Councilor Avalos at Parklane Park. Text reads: D1 People's Picnic at Parklane Park, SE 155th Avenue and Main Street, Portland OR 97233, Sunday, Aug 24, from 11am to 2pm. Find more details at Portland.gov/Avalos under the Events page.

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eastportlandvoice.bsky.social @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social · Aug 16

The @jade_district International Night Market is this evening! Join @apanocuf and the market's many community partners, vendors, performers, and neighbors from 3 - 10 p.m. at @portlandcommcollege SE Campus, just off 82nd & Division St. #eastportland #nightmarket #jadedistrict #portlandoregon

Graphic design of Chinese lanterns on a dark green background that says: "Jade International Night Market | Our Families, Our Homes | Saturday August 16, 2025 | 3:00-10:00pm | PCC Southeast Campus, 2305 SE 82nd Ave.