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Understanding the civic leader and entrepreneur’s contributions to Portland is key to truly knowing the city of today.
Additional dwellings can be built as standalone structures, carved out within an existing home, or converted from a garage.
Some branches within Washington County Cooperative Library Services offer a collection of nontraditional items, like board games and DIY kits, for library card holders to borrow.
Nonprofit organization Restore Oregon chose each site to receive a 2023 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
The independent, impartial department within the city of Portland investigates other bureaus and agencies to safeguard the rights of citizens and promote fairness, competency, efficiency, and justice.
See and hear how Portland’s history lives on in the buildings and the people’s stories of what once was.
These four historic figures left a legacy that will last for many years to come.
The Auditor’s Office’s candidate guide is a resource for those who want to run for office while the city’s government transitions to a new system.
Together, the two Portland healthcare giants would serve more than 3 million patients a year.
The Portland nonprofit has supported residents in need for more than 30 years.
“If you like a puzzle, you love genealogy because it’s always a puzzle. And as soon as you fit one piece into your puzzle, you got another piece you gotta go find and try to fit it in,” said Genealogical Forum of Oregon volunteer Laurel Smith.
The bronze statue atop the Thompson Elk Fountain was donated in 1900 by Portland Mayor David Thompson and once served as a watering hole for visitors and their horses.
We flushed out seven of the most interesting bathrooms we’ve found around Portland. Who will take the porcelain throne?
Schoolhouse Supplies connects students with the items they need to excel inside and outside of the classroom.
More than 20 food and drink vendors currently operate at the Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod in Southeast Portland.
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The state has required gas to be pumped by attendants since 1951.
Tell us you’re from Portland without actually telling us you’re from Portland.
Modern Hydrogen demonstrated the application of a technique that makes road construction and maintenance more cost-effective with a reduced impact on the environment.
A flurry of Craftsman construction erupted in Portland at the turn of the 20th century as interest in the Victorian era waned.
A recent progress report is optimistic despite only two items on the city’s 47-part list reaching completion in the first year.
With the help of PDXtoday readers, we’re compiling a running list of the best viewpoints to drink in sights of Portland and its surrounding natural beauty.
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just really love kayaks, these 25 museums in Portland and nearby suburbs have it all.
The 48-hour drag event at Darcelle XV Showplace in Old Town featured 60 performers, 60 emcees, and thousands of attendees.
File this under “satisfying things to stare at for hours.”
Consider these our Hollywood signs — though we actually have one of those too.
Three different designs are available to purchase, with $10 of every T-shirt sale benefiting organizations like Word is Bond and Central City Concern.
We whipped up some pretty tough questions. Feel free to use them at your next get-together.
The city’s fire department has already put a replacement engine into service.
From brands to bands, Portland’s business scene is truly inspired.
A major component of Portland’s transition to the new city charter involves mapping four districts which will each elect three city councilors.