News/Press Release

The City of Milwaukie is expected to receive more than $2.25 million to complete the development of three neighborhood parks: Balfour Park, Bowman-Brae Park and Scott Park. The funding will add park amenities and equipment, while creating gathering spaces and increasing art.

The City of Milwaukie has declared a local state of emergency due to the ongoing extreme heat and high risk for wildfire, along with the Excessive Heat Warnings issued for the region by the National Weather Service.

The Black community of Milwaukie is organizing its first Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Milwaukie Bay Park, 11211 SE McLoughlin Blvd. In preparation for the event that day, the parking lot is closed from 1 to 6 p.m. The boat ramp is also closed during this time.

City Council has selected Hamid Shibata Bennett as the 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Donating his time and talents for multiple organizations in the area, a difficult year filled with uncertainty didn’t diminish his passion to help the Milwaukie community—in fact, it motivated him to do even more.

On Monday, July 20 the City of Milwaukie will open a second round of small business grants for the local business community. The city received $35,000 from the Business Oregon COVID-19 Emergency Business Assistance Matching Fund, as well as $1,000 donated by NW Natural, for a total of $36,000 available in grant funding. The application period is open until Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m.

On April 7, City Council adopted a resolution establishing a business relief fund to support small businesses in Milwaukie impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The fund will provide one-time grants up to $5,000 to businesses for working capital expenses, such as payroll, lease or commercial mortgage payments, utilities, insurance and inventory, among others.

At its Tuesday, March 17 meeting, City Council declared a state of emergency for Milwaukie due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The declaration ensures the City of Milwaukie will have access to regional, state and federal resources, as they are needed.

Milwaukie took preventative measures this week in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by closing city buildings and the Ledding Library, and directing many city staff to work remotely.

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Library services update – March 12, 2022

Face masks are no longer required while in the library. 

The Library is open for browsing, holds pickup, reference, and computer use. 

Library hours:

Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm

Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm

Sunday 12pm-6pm

You may request library materials any of the following ways:

Last month, Metro Council approved a more than $3.8 million grant to fund design and construction of the Monroe Street Greenway. This critical grant will help the city leverage $6.7 million in state and local funding, providing the final financing component needed to design and construct the 2.2 miles of greenway within city limits. 

Last week, City Council unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the declaration of a climate emergency. This declaration reinforces Milwaukie’s commitment to climate action, and highlights the importance of city-led actions called for in the climate action plan.