Thao Co Shines
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Thao Co with Tender Loving Empire was nominated by her team at PDX.
“Thao has been a shining light at our airport locations. She shows up to work her shifts with the best attitude and a spirit of community and helpfulness. When Thao isn't working at PDX, she volunteers her time to a local nonprofit.
She exemplifies the values of TLE and PDX on a daily basis by being friendly, knowledgeable, and respectful.
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Having Thao at TLE makes our company and the airport an amazing place to be and we are lucky to have her represent our values in such an incredible way.”
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| North Elevators: Now until 4 p.m. Monday, June 1, crews will be performing ceiling work at the north baggage claim elevators. While this work is happening, the elevators won’t access baggage claim; signage will be in place to redirect passengers.
PDX Roadways: Starting Monday,
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June 1, through the end of September, expect lane changes and closures as crews work on painting public roadway surface markings.
Looking for more PDX Next information? We're keeping you in the know on what's new on the PDX People website. Have questions or suggestions about construction? Email hello@pdxnext.com or call the construction hotline at 503.460.4339.
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Be Knowledgeable:
Hearing Support at PDX |
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PDX offers several free tools to help travelers in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community navigate the airport comfortably and independently.
The Aira ASL app provides remote, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting. Not only is the useful for travelers, PDX employees can also get the app on their phones if they want quick access to Aira when assisting
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travelers who use ASL. The app is free to download on iOS and Android. The app is free to download on iOS and Android.
Counter Hearing Loop Systems are installed at the PDX info booths (near baggage carousels 4 and 7) as well as baggage claim podiums 2, 3, 7 and 8. These systems can help individuals with hearing aids or cochlear implants communicate more effectively in noisy environments.
Visual Paging displays the most recent messages that went out over the overhead paging system. They show on monitors in all concourses, throughout baggage claim, and on our Visual Paging site.
Text Telephones (TTYs) are found at the information booth on the north end of baggage claim, near bag carousel 8.
Learn more about these tools and accessibility at PDX.
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Casting Call:
Photoshoot at PDX |
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ZGF Architects, the Portland-based firm behind the main terminal expansion, is planning a photoshoot to highlight the newly opened areas of PDX and is looking for employees to take part. Every participant will receive a $100 gift card per three-hour shift as compensation.
Selected employees will pose in their regular uniforms while representing their day-to-day roles in scenes that showcase the passenger experience. Photos may be used by the Port of Portland, ZGF, and project partners for promotional materials.
All PDX employees are welcome and encouraged to participate including all body types, ages, identities and personalities. However, preference will be give to employees who wear identifiable uniforms.
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There are a limited number of roles available and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. If you are selected, ZGF will contact you by Thursday, June 4, with your assignment. Deadline to sign up is Friday, June 5.
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PDX Concessions in the News |
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Oregonian: Mo’s Seafood and Chowder Selected for Event Celebrating America’s 250th
You don’t need to head to the nation’s capital to get a taste of America – just head over to Mo’s Seafood and Chowder on Concourse C! Only four restaurants across the United States were selected to participate in a culinary event honoring America’s 250th anniversary, and this 80-year-old Oregon establishment made the cut. Mo’s menu is “inspired by the flavors and traditions of the Oregon coast,” and includes Mo’s famous clam chowder and marionberry cobbler. Try their take on Oregon Coastal cuisine with no travel
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Oregonian: Freeland Spirits' Eye-Catching New Tasting Room
While Freeland Spirits has operated a PDX kiosk since 2024, they just moved into an expanded space that offers a far more colorful, in-depth look at the woman-owned distillery’s brand and bottled options. Located post-security security in the north concession hall, the new storefront
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brims with gifts from local companies like Portland Syrups, Hot Mama Salsa, Egg Press, Buzz Stix, and Portland Bee Balm – plus endless shelves of glistening glass bottles of gin and whiskey. But the star of the storefront might be its massive botanical murals that pay homage to the fruits and herbs used at the distillery, created by Portland-based artist David Rice. Stop by and check out the space; while you can’t use your 20% employee discount on alcohol, you can use it on everything else!
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Get Your Fire Gear
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Portland Fire’s inaugural season is now underway at the Moda Center! If you want to be ready for their games and show your support for local sports, look no further than Portland Gear, located post-security in the north market hall. You’ll find Portland Fire t-shirts and sweatshirts in a range of sizes, plus you can snap them up with your employee discount of 20% off.
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Rising blanket by blanket and carve by carve, “Blanket Stories: Traveler, Shield, Skywalker” is one of the newest artworks welcoming visitors to PDX. Marie Watt, a Portland-based artist and citizen of the Seneca Nation’s Turtle Clan, draws from Indigenous teachings and the Haudenosaunee tradition of gifting blankets to mark life’s milestones. In this piece, reclaimed blankets, carved cedar, and steel come together to tell a shared story about memory, care, community, and the journeys that connect us.
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