Portland City Council approves $2.5M plan to replace Bull Run water supply motor

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Portland City Council green-lit a $2.5 million plan to replace an aging motor for the Bull Run water supply.

The groundwater pump station supplies drinking water when the Bull Run supply is not available, but the Portland Water Bureau said parts for the pump station are no longer made and remain 10 years past their expected useful life.

Portland City Council passes revised public camping ordinance, effective immediately

Mayor Ted...