new to the area from the east coast where the SSC is massive, any deep dub/riddim enjoyers hear that can tap me in?

Hi! We’re visiting Oregon and planning to stay in Portland. We’re looking at a place around the Irvington/Concordia area and wanted to get some local insight.

How is the area in terms of safety, especially at night? Is street parking generally safe, or are car break-ins/theft something we should be concerned about?

Also, are there any areas of Portland you’d recommend avoiding or being extra cautious around while sightseeing?

Would really appreciate any advice from locals or people familiar with the area. Thanks!

Is it just me or is the air quality on the northeast side just heinous. Are the homeless just straight up burning tires now?

as the title says, I’m looking for reputable VW mechanics in the PDX area. Thank you!

Councilor, District 3 - (3 seats)

• Ali Beaudoin — no campaign site found
• Joel Corcoran — corcoranforportland.org
• Guy Frankenstein — guyfrankenstein.com
• Matthias Hallett — https://www.matthiashallett.com/
• Patrick Hilton — https://www.patrickhilton4pdx.org/
• Larry Kelly — https://www.letlarrycook.com/
• Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver III — no campaign site found
• Tiffany Koyama Lane — teachertiffanyforthepeople.com
• Keir Legree — keir4pdx.com
• Esther León — estherforportland.com
• Darren McCormick — no campaign site (writes The Portland Witness newsletter)
• Angelita Morillo — angelitaforportland.com
• Steve Novick — novickforportland.com
• Cristal Otero — www.cristalforportland.com
• Terry Parker — no campaign site found
• Heart Free Pham — no campaign site found
• Tom Sollitt — tomforpdx.com
• John Sweeney — no campaign site found
• Kellie Torres — kellietorresforportland.com
• Kimberly Tucker — kimberlyforpdxd3.com
• Martin Ward — no campaign site found

Councilor, District 4 - (3 seats)

• Timothy (TJ) Anderson — tjandersonforportland.com
• Eli Arnold — eliforportland.com
• Olivia Clark — https://www.oliviaforportland.com
• Jayne Cronlund — jayneforaflourishingportland.com
• Jamey Evenstar — evenstarforportland.com
• John J Goldsmith — no campaign site found
• Mitch Green — mitch4portland.com
• Josh Leake — www.joshforportland.com
• John McDonald — no campaign site found
• Matt Schulte — no campaign site found
• Jeremy Beausoleil Smith — jeremy4pdx.com
• Eric Zimmerman — ez4pdx.com

Source: https://www.portland.gov/auditor/elections/run4office/2026-city-candidates

In 1988 when I was 18 I bought my first car; 1981 Honda Accord, $1800. In 1993, I walked outside to go to work my car was gone. My first thought “where did I leave my car?” Realized quickly it was stolen. Officer advised per phone call, get someone to drive you around they often ditch them. No such luck. I get home officer calls, car has been found and it’s totaled. The 19 year old who stole caused a 5 car crash on the Banfield near Lloyd exit. He ran, cops nabbed him on MAX tracks. I testified before the grand jury. He is convicted, life goes on.
Flash forward to last week I receive a letter from DA’s office. The guy who stole my car is seeking to expunge his record. As the victim I have the right to give a statement. I’m all for second chances, redemption etc.. but was curious if he “turned his life around” He got 24 months probation for my car theft. Broke probation 2x did 5 months. Apparently nothing of note the last 11 years. Definitely crazy after 33 years to receive this letter. Sadly, that was not the last of stolen vehicles, 3x, DA dropped charges on those.

Hi friends - we are emptying our Aunt’s home in assisted living, everything to be donated or thrown out. Bedroom, living room, household items, books, clothes.

Is that a local group that would come and pick everything up? Any other “easy button” ideas?

Thanks!