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November 10, 2025 03:00 AM
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Where to get snow-related road and emergency information
Be prepared for snowfall by checking road closure information, stocking up for potential power outages, and winterizing your home.
January 29, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Get cultured at museums around Portland
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just really love kayaks, these 25 museums in Portland and nearby suburbs have it all.
January 17, 2025
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Unwrap these four gifts given to the city of Portland
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 17, 2024
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A new ReStore is opening in Tigard
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Bundle up for our winter 2024 weather forecast for Portland
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 3, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Sports
Portland Trail Blazers launch Rip City Bar Network
Portland Trail Blazers fans now have a list of 25 local bars where they can go to watch every one of the NBA team’s home and away games.
November 22, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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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
A multi wall mural shows a Sandworm from the Beetlejuice movie and other pumpkin inspired paintings.
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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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Travel and Outdoors
Unique places to stay in Portland
From dinosaur-themed digs to the Roloff Family’s farmhouse, Portland is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
October 8, 2024
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Hit the Road: a foodie foray to the Hood River Fruit Loop
Take a bite out of this juicy jaunt into one of Oregon’s most vibrant produce growing regions.
October 1, 2024
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Make a splash at these swimming holes in the Portland area
When summer is laying the heat on thick, make a beeline for the water — but choose carefully. Here, we’ve listed only the best spots to swim.
August 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Where to watch the Perseid meteor shower around Portland
The Perseids are predicted to be active July 14-Sept. 1, 2024.
August 7, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A painting of a pigeon on top of a Benson Bubbler.
History
History of Portland’s Benson Bubblers
The first of the Rose City’s iconic drinking fountains was installed in 1912.
July 21, 2024
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Ben McBee
A blue cocktail is poured out of a traditional absinthe dripper.
Food
Take a sip of secrecy at these speakeasies and underground bars
When you’re looking to avoid the heat — in every sense of the word — quench your curiosity and your thirst at these upstanding but on-the-down-low establishments.
July 5, 2024
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Ben McBee
Fireworks explode over a river as crowds of people look on. An orange glow lights up the city and a bridge.
Events
Fourth of July celebrations in Portland
Whether you’re more of a picnic or a rodeo person, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around the City of Roses.
July 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A Portland-style hot do with blackberries, hazelnuts, kale, tater tots, goat cheese, and mustard.
Food
Take a bite out of the Portland-style hot dog
Chicago’s got one and even Seattle has their own signature recipe, so we are planting our little biodegradable flag on the hot dog map.
July 2, 2024
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Ben McBee
Graduates in black gowns and green stoles walk together outside on Portland State University's campus.
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Surviving Portland State University graduation weekend
After all the years of hard work, students and parents get to celebrate their achievements.
June 10, 2024
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Ben McBee
A handful of blueberries and strawberries.
Food
U-pick berry farms in the Portland area
Summer is ripe for the picking at these local farms where you can gather your own berries to eat fresh, freeze, or use in recipes.
June 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez