Councilors prioritize sidewalks for Districts 1 and 4 in adopted resolution for the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) May 8, 2025 Portland, OR – Portland City Council adopted the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) resolution yesterday to direct the Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks and alternative pathways while addressing pavement […]
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Presented by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission Title: Public Meetings Law TrainingDate & Time: May 21, 2025 4:00 – 6:30 PMDescription: This training is designed for individual governing body members that are subject to Oregon Public Meetings Law, however, anyone can attend. The training will cover the individual responsibilities of governing body members, how the statutes apply […]
Portland City Council will be voting on resolution #2025-095 on Wednesday, April 23 (before our committee meeting) to direct PBOT to prepare a sidewalks and paving plan that prioritizes Districts 1 and 4. Another resolution identifying a funding plan is being prepared. Community members who would like to testify in support of the resolution can […]
MEMBERSHIPNew members and board members can apply at any time during the year. Members need only express in writing or by opt-in to join the neighborhood association. LEADERSHIPBoard members shall apply and be nominated for board approval. Please refer to our webpage for the Board of Directors List (includes 2024-2025 Director information and current vacancies). […]

Dog Parade & Photo BoothFood Vendors – GiveawaysCommunity Resources Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 11 AM – 2 PMLocation: SW Vista and Spring Street next to Ainsworth Elementary School Vendor Sign Up Form here. For tax purposes, SWHRL EIN is 87-0878307. Proud Sponsors:Southwest Hills Residential League (SWHRL)STROLL magazine serving Portland HeightsSW Hills Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET)City […]

Friday, May 9, 2025, 3-5pm Southwest Hills Constituent Coffee with Councilor Olivia Clark Vista Spring Cafe, 2440 SW Vista Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 https://www.portland.gov/council/districts/4/olivia-clark/events/2025/5/9/councilor-clark-constituent-event-southwest-hills
Apr. 16 Board Meeting

The Portland Water Bureau recently replaced reservoirs built in 1894 with a new 12.4-million-gallon, seismically reinforced underground reservoir. Digital resources Washington Park Reservoir construction updates. Look at what’s happening today via our live project webcam. Project e-newsletter archive. Hear a neighbor’s perspective on the project from Kathy Goeddel and Brooks Haxton. For more information, go to: https://www.portland.gov/water/improvements/washington-park-reservoir-improvement/wpr-overview?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Or […]

Become More Compassionate & Caring This Spring Join us for an Emotional First Aid Seminar or TIP Training Academy TIP Emotional First Aid SeminarSaturday, April 12th, 2025at Warner Pacific University Have you wondered what to say to someone during or after a time of crisis? Most of us want to reach out and help when someone […]