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PDXtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 14, 2025 08:09 AM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Portland
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Small Business
Gift giving made easy for mom
April 29, 2024
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The Sports Bra at night with a crowd lined up outside on the sidewalk and hanging lights illuminating the interior where sports flags hang on walls and games play on TVs.
Business
The Sports Bra plans to franchise, expand with support of Reddit co-founder
The sports bar dedicated to women’s sports opened in April 2022 in Northeast Portland.
April 22, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Retail
Celebrate Earth Day with local makers
April 15, 2024
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Business
We’re already writing about Portland — why not you, too?
April 12, 2024
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Staff
From left, PCC multimedia instructor Eric Fauske, PCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer David Burke, and Production Supervisor Jesselee Kahaloa look at models from a stop-motion animation production.
Education
LAIKA funding will expand animation curriculum at Portland Community College
Three new animation and stop-motion courses will be offered and a new associate’s degree is in the pipeline.
April 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Finance
Prepare and file your taxes for free in Portland
You may not have to spend a dime on the way to getting your tax refund.
March 14, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Business
Indulge your crafty side (and your sweet tooth) at Creative Culture
The Northeast Portland shop is open for walk-ins (and serves fully loaded milkshakes to fuel your adventure).
March 13, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Sports
The Hillsboro Hops are saved by the Oregon State Legislature
Plans for a new stadium can proceed after securing the final $15 million during the 2024 short legislative session.
March 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Business
Asked: What are the best photo booths in bars around Portland?
In the age of instant gratification and digital images, photo booths offer a satisfying return to that three-, four-, maybe five-minute wait for a keepsake you can hold.
March 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
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13 murals around Portland
Check out our guide to some of the meaningful murals you can find around our city.
November 13, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Portland houses that belong in a Halloween movie
Uncover ghoulish architecture features that make a house look haunting and find out where to see a few around town.
October 28, 2024
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The roller derby world championships are coming to Portland
Veterans Memorial Coliseum will host 13 different teams from around the globe at the event Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3.
October 28, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Culture
These local Halloween yard displays will lift your spirits
Drive to seven Southeast Portland homes that are fit for Hallo-kings and Hallo-queens.
October 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Here’s how the 2024 general election will change Portland city government
Portlanders have big choices ahead of them as the city prepares to enter 2025 with a new mayor and 12 City Council members.
October 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Food
Where to grab a late-night meal in Portland
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around the Rose City.
October 24, 2024
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Staff
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City
This is not a trick: New Central Eastside murals are a treat ahead of Halloween
The space will double as an edible garden and event space.
October 24, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Business
LAIKA will help Portland State University develop new animation program
The Oscar-winning studio will also fund scholarships for six students.
October 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Play
Pitch in with these volunteer opportunities in Portland
This list of volunteer opportunities around Rose City includes everything from fostering a pet to mentoring at-risk youth.
October 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Mount St. Helens rises over a hazy horizon with a light dusting of snow on its peak. In front you can see the blue stripe of the Columbia River and falls colors that blanket Portland. The Fremont Bridge's white arch peeks just above the evergreen trees in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Council Crest Park
Get your steps in as you climb to one of Portland’s tallest points, which offers vistas of five Cascade peaks as well as an off-leash dog park.
October 22, 2024
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Ben McBee