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Finance
How to keep your car costs down in Portland
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023 01:18 PM
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Sarah Leonhardt
A beehive slat covered in honey bees.
Culture
Classes for adults in Portland, OR
It’s never too late to add a new skill to your repertoire.
March 22, 2023
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Ben McBee
A person with a ponytail braid and pink jacket stands on the right with her back to us, facing a sign with an oversized ticket to the Sustainable Fashion Forum on it.
Events
7th annual Sustainable Fashion Forum returns to Portland
Hundreds of like-minded professionals will gather to explore “the nuanced layers” at the intersection of fashion, business, and sustainability Friday, April 21-Saturday, April 22.
March 22, 2023
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Ben McBee
High-rises and buildings shine in the orange glow of a sunrise with trees a snowy mountain in the background.
Business
New and coming-soon businesses to Portland, OR
As Portland continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 15, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
A group of people stand in front of a vineyard on a sunny day
Business
Apply for Our Legacy Harvested’s fall 2023 wine production internship
The nonprofit focuses on creating opportunities for education, advancement, and empowerment for members of the BIPOC community in the wine industry.
March 10, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Get your good (and goofy) side at Family Photo Studio
The contemporary take on the golden era of mall portrait photography opened in the Lloyd Center in November 2022.
February 14, 2023
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Ben McBee
Two owners of Favela Brazilian Cafe pose behind the counter of a colorful shop with lots of products and a menu on the wall behind them
Business
6 resources for small businesses in Portland
Knowing where to look for help is often half the battle.
February 6, 2023
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Ben McBee
A view of the The Hoxton, Portland, with a Chinatown gate to the right of it
Food
Order room service from food carts at The Hoxton, Portland
The downtown Portland hotel’s ground-level restaurant, Lovely Rita, will host a rotation of food carts
February 6, 2023
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Ben McBee
A view looking straight across the St. Johns Bridge
Events
St. Johns Bizarre returns for its 14th year
Mark this neighborhood celebration on your calendar for Saturday, May 13
February 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
An open-air rooftop patio with chairs, a fire pit, and plants overlooks the city of Portland.
Travel and Outdoors
Renters at these Portland apartments can be part-time Airbnb hosts
The Airbnb-friendly apartments program gives some renters the chance to earn passive income by hosting a spare room or the entire unit.
January 12, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Portland tattoo shops offering flash tats for Friday the 13th
Clients can choose from a set menu of designs at a lower price
January 11, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Food
ilani BrewFest is back with star power
Head to the casino Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 19 for local brews, celebrity chefs, and more
January 9, 2023
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Ben McBee
An above the table shot shows two people reaching to have their glass filled with cider. On the table is a feast of colorful and diverse produce and bread
Food
How to pair Northwest ciders at the holiday table
Northwest Cider Association Executive Director Emily Ritchie shares some pairing tips to make your feast the pick of the bunch.
December 12, 2022
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Ben McBee
A freeway filled with semi trucks and cars with buildings in the background
Airports and Transportation
Portland to phase out the sale of petroleum diesel by 2030
The city is the first in the nation to do so.
December 8, 2022
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Ben McBee
A cellist sits in a light living room playing his instrument
Arts
Monthly Melody brings live classical music to you
Founder Armon Lalo wants his company’s service to be like DoorDash but for Mozart and Tchaikovsky
December 8, 2022
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Ben McBee
An aerial view of a hospital complex shows varied architectural styles and forested hilltops in the background
Business
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.
November 28, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 22, 2022
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Emily Shea
An overhead view shows a bowling alley with lights and a disco ball
Events
Portland’s Grand Central Bowl & Arcade to host a “The Big Lebowski"-themed Halloween party
All ages are invited to the lanes on Fri., Oct. 28 from 7-11 p.m.
October 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
A woman stands in front of a floral wall with a glass of wine in hand
Food
Our Legacy Harvested’s 3rd annual BIPOC Block Party comes to McMinnville
Enjoy the fruits of the nonprofit’s efforts to empower the wine industry’s BIPOC community on Sat., Nov. 5
October 19, 2022
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Ben McBee
A hand holds two bottles of olive oil in front of an olive tree
Travel and Outdoors
Durant at Red Ridge Farms’ 2022 Olio Nuovo Festival
All November long, visitors can savor a myriad of experiences, like wine tasting or touring Oregon’s only commercial olive mill
October 19, 2022
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Ben McBee
A sunset casts Mount Hood in a warm glow with orchards of pear trees in the foreground.
Food
5 fast facts about Oregon’s state fruit
Most pears eaten in the US are grown in Oregon and Washington
October 18, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Artist Mike Bennett stands holding a wooden sword surrounded by his cartoon painted cutouts of fantasy creatures.
Culture
Preview of Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Springs
Grab a coffee at the tavern cafe, then undertake a fantasy quest adventure in the immersive space next door when it opens Sat., Oct. 15
October 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media before the 2022 playoffs.
Sports
Portland’s WNBA past and future
So you’re saying there’s a chance?
October 11, 2022
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Ben McBee
Tiquette Bramlett stands against a wooden wall with a staircase running up it.
Food
Tiquette Bramlett nominated for Wine Star Award’s Social Visionary of the Year
The president of Compris Vineyard continues to push for change in the wine industry
September 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Business
A note from our CEO 🤝
September 12, 2022
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Staff
PDX One Lane Road secret art gallery Oregon City
Business
Visit a (somewhat) secret art gallery
Becky Dawson’s art gallery, One Lane Road, opens just twice a month
September 9, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Three canned beverages side by side with Hibisbloom on the front
Business
Hibisbloom brings bissap to Portland
The traditional West African beverage is made with the roselle flower
July 27, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Food
Q+A: Thad Fisco, founder and owner of Portland Kettle Works
July 27, 2022
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Ben McBee
A grid of photos of employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Happy Cup Coffee
Business
Happy Cup Coffee Company hires people with potential
July 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
Red brick buildings loom above a city block in Northwest Portland.
History
Henry Weinhard: one of Portland’s first craft brewers
July 22, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
a golden typewriter with its shell removed
Business
Type Space keeps a forgotten era alive
Get your fingers on typewriters and related ephemera at 2409 SE 49th Ave.
July 18, 2022
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Ben McBee
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