In Portland, where small businesses are the backbone of our communities, whispers—or even rumors—of ICE enforcement strikes fear into daily life. While no raids have been confirmed, that fear alone disrupts commerce, stocked shelves turn to wasted goods, and foot traffic halts.

Buy a coffee at a downtown café, say hi to your unhoused neighbor, and support organizations that are doing the slow, unglamorous work of building community. Turning down the temperature on culture wars isn’t ignoring problems – it’s redirecting our heat toward the real barriers that keep Portland from thriving.

Parkrose’s business district sits at the crossroads of opportunity and hardship. Family‑owned restaurants, auto shops and neighborhood stores coexist with homeless camps, drug dealing and street prostitution.

When we talk about what makes Parkrose strong, one thing stands out: our people. We’re a neighborhood built on hard work, resilience, and looking out for each other — no matter where we come from. And the truth is, immigrant families play a major role in helping our community thrive — economically, socially, and culturally.

But sometimes the national conversation around immigration gets loud and divisive. So let’s ground ourselves in some real, local truth: immigrant families don’t drain our resources — they help fuel the engine that keeps places like Parkrose going.

A message to our neighbors, business owners, and property owners in Parkrose and East Portland

We’re excited to share some big news: Historic Parkrose has been officially accepted by the City of Portland to begin the process of forming an Enhanced Service District (ESD) in our business district.

This is a huge opportunity—and we want you to be part of it.

Get ready for a magical evening in the heart of Parkrose! Join us for the second Summer Nights Street Fair & Night Market of 2025 on Wednesday, July 16 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at NE Sandy Blvd & 104th Ave.

🎵 Live music featuring youth and local bands (yes, Drekig is back!)

🎪 Circus acts, giant bubbles & FREE kids activities

🛍️ 40+ local vendors with handmade goods and delicious food

🍻 Local craft beer from Level Beer + coffee, snow cones & more

🎨 Community art, games, face painting, and fun for all ages

💥 FREE Admission | All Ages Welcome | Family-Friendly Vibes

📍Location: 10402 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97220

🚲 Bike, walk, take the MAX or park free at Parkrose Transit Center

What’s happening in the world, why it affects your orders, and what you can do about it.

Picture this: you're running your neighborhood business in Parkrose, juggling inventory, customer requests, and your third cup of coffee. You go to reorder a few essentials and suddenly—wait, why are shipping costs up 40%? Why is your supplier saying the order will take two more weeks than usual? What happened?

Here’s the short version: global politics are messing with your shipping.

Parkrose is standing at a pivotal moment. With over $300 million in future investment on the table, the new Community Leadership Committee (CLC) gives everyday neighbors a powerful seat at the table. This isn’t just city planning—it’s our chance to shape Parkrose from the inside out. Learn how you can get involved and why your voice matters more than ever.

The Story Behind Parkrose Coffee Shop and the Spark that Started It All