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Cambrie Juarez

Senior City Editor

Cambrie is a born-and-raised Oregonian who worked at a Portland TV news station before helping launch PDXtoday in December 2021. She loves horseback riding, burying her nose in a fantasy book, traveling near and far + finding a good chai tea latte.

Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square is painted with large multicolored circles. People lounge in the sun in chairs scattered across the area.
City
New grant program seeks to revitalize Portland by supporting promising events
Qualifying events can seek financial and technical assistance to “advance the city’s economic and cultural revitalization.”
March 7, 2024
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Looking down at two bowls of ramen on a table, both with soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and noodles. The bowl on the bottom left has nori, mushrooms, and chunks of pork.
Food
Here’s where to find bowls of ramen you’ll remember
When you crave flavorful broth with perfectly-cooked noodles and toppings ranging from classic to inventive, turn to one of these stand-out eateries.
March 7, 2024
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Amanda Mailey stands in front of a display case holding canned beverages and other colorful packaged goods.
Events
Support local women entrepreneurs at The Boss-A-Thon culinary experience
Join others who are passionate about advancing female-owned businesses while enjoying a four-course prix-fixe meal.
March 6, 2024
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A neglected former inn with boarded-up windows is surrounded by grass and trees.
Culture
Watch these famous movies with scenes filmed in the Portland area
Who’s bringing the popcorn?
March 6, 2024
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A promotional graphic shows a sea otter partway out of the water, with its mouth open in a grin, "holding" a beer can with the words "Oregon Otter Beer Festival 2024."
Events
Want to see wild sea otters return to Oregon? Then float over to the Oregon Otter Beer Festival
Nine local breweries have crafted otter-themed beers to support Elakha Alliance’s mission to restore wild sea otters to Oregon’s coastal waters.
March 5, 2024
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Colorful fall foliage frames this photo taken from the bank of an artificial lake with buildings aligned on the opposite shore.
Work
Top industries and employers in the greater Portland area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in Portland and its surrounding counties with this guide to local business.
March 5, 2024
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A square pizza on a wire rack topped with vegan cheese, red sauce, and shredded basil.
Food
PDXtoday’s 2024 pizza bracket
We asked our readers and social media followers: Where is the best pizza in Portland? They chose a unique winner.
March 5, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A person wearing a helmet rides a bike in a bike lane. Cars travel in lanes on both sides of the bike lane and a red bridge can be seen in the background.
City
Portland bike ridership increased in 2023, PBOT report finds
The trend marks slowly increasing gains since bike ridership numbers dropped during the pandemic.
February 28, 2024
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Two people strapped together front-to-back fall from an open door of an airplane. The person in back is wearing a closed parachute and has their arms outstretched. A patchwork of fields and greenery stretches out far below.
Culture
Where to take a leap for Leap Day
Let this essential element of the Gregorian calendar inspire you to reach new heights.
February 28, 2024
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Culture
LAIKA Studios to blaze trail of ‘Coraline’ cats in downtown Portland
‘Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail’ will be a free urban trail featuring sculptures hand-painted by local artists.
February 26, 2024
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Bundles of carrots, beets, and radishes are stacked on crates outside.
Food
Eat seasonal produce (and support local farms) with a CSA program
Community-supported agriculture or crop sharing is a symbiotic system that connects farmers and consumers.
February 22, 2024
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An outside view of Multnomah County's Central Library in downtown Portland. The library's second story has oversized arched windows surrounded by red brick, while the lower level is covered in pale gray stone.
City
Central Library debuts renovations with grand reopening in downtown Portland
Multnomah County Library’s largest location, originally opened in 1913, has improved ADA access, new furniture and carpet, a dedicated teen space, and more.
February 22, 2024
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A gardener pulls a plant out of the dirt
Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
It may be the dormant season for most growing things, but it’s the perfect time to plan ahead — spring will be here before you know it.
February 20, 2024
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A small child of about 4 or 5 plays on a miniature CAT construction machine in the sandbox at DiG PDX.
Live
Kid-friendly activities in Portland
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Portand has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
February 20, 2024
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City
Help Clackamas County name its tunnel boring machine
The mole-like machine will clear the way for an outfall pipeline transporting treated water to the Willamette River.
February 14, 2024
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Looking toward the stage from the upper balcony inside Keller Auditorium after a performance.
Events
Broadway in Portland unveils 2024-25 season lineup
We know “You’ll Be Back” once you see the big-name hits coming to town.
February 14, 2024
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About 20 people dressed in colorful clothes and wearing facepaint pose on a parade float.
Events
Calling all class clowns: Portland Rose Festival seeks new aspiring performers
People 13 and older can apply to join the Rose Festival Clowns and add joy to the annual festivities which run for three weeks starting Memorial Day Weekend.
February 12, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Q+A: Tapping the sweet secrets of Oregon’s native maple trees
Eliza Nelson, founder and director of the Oregon Maple Project, sheds light on the practice of bigleaf maple “sugaring.”
February 12, 2024
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Food
Try our 6 picks for Portland Dumpling Week
Hurry, the 50+ participating restaurants will only offer their dumpling specials for a limited time.
February 8, 2024
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A sign at a roundabout in Ridgefield, WA, that reads "Welcome to Ridgefield, birthplace of U-Haul."
Business
How U-Haul’s journey started in Ridgefield, WA
The company for do-it-yourself movers started in 1945 with a humble fleet of trailers.
February 8, 2024
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A glass of whiskey with a lemon peel garnish and a large ice cube.
Play
Raise a glass to happy hour in Portland
Go bargain hunting with our Portland happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
February 8, 2024
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The front of a large white mansion with pillars. The home is pictured in front of a blue sky with a few clouds.
Play
Plan a staycation with these unique accommodations in Charlotte
From treehouses to mansions, Charlotte is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 8, 2024
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Looking toward a snow-capped Mount St Helens from inside of a large paned window.
Travel and Outdoors
Mount St. Helens’ Johnston Ridge Observatory is years away from reopening
A landslide took out the only road leading to and from the observatory in May 2023.
February 6, 2024
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A single-story naturalist building with wooden shingles and a blue metal roof with a round sign of a heron surrounded by pine trees.
Culture
Portland Audubon changes name to Bird Alliance of Oregon
The group’s former namesake was an American naturalist and slave owner.
February 6, 2024
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A large mostly black dog with pale blond markings on its muzzle and eyebrows. It has folded ears, soft brown eyes, and a long nose.
Culture
Pets available for adoption in the Portland area
Meet your new best friend.
January 29, 2024
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A floral arch stands at the edge of a rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline with chairs set in rows in the foreground, lining an aisle.
Play
These Portland area wedding venues take (and cut) the cake
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
January 25, 2024
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Jessie Fleming stands on the sideline of a soccer field wearing a blue jersey next to a referee holding a digital board.
Sports
Portland Thorns to pay record fee to sign Canadian midfielder Jessie Fleming
The club will surpass the NWSL transfer high mark to bring the talented 25-year-old over from Chelsea FC.
January 23, 2024
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A flower arrangement from Gifford's Flowers in Portland displays colors ranging from hot pink to purple and lavender with some light blue, white, and yellow mixed in.
Culture
Give these Portland flower shops a sniff
Artful arrangements make a thoughtful gift no matter the occasion
January 22, 2024
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People of varying ages walk or stand along a red brick sidewalk outside of Pioneer Place shopping mall.
City
Downtown Portland foot traffic increased for 2nd consecutive year in 2023
Downtown Portland Clean & Safe’s year-end report compared annual pedestrian trends within its 213-block district.
January 19, 2024
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A plane flies near Portland International Airport with colorful clouds behind it.
Travel and Outdoors
5 direct flights from Portland International Airport
No layovers and low fares make for the start of a stress-free vacation.
January 18, 2024
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