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The illuminated outline of a martini glass affixed to a multi-story home lights up the night.
History
Portland’s illuminated martini glass in the West Hills
The 30-ft-by-30-ft sign is turned on for the holiday season each year.
November 18, 2025 04:17 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
People pose along Portland's Eastbank Esplanade during the Portland Pride Run.
Events
Pride is a summer-long celebration in Portland
From concerts to parades, Pride brings three months of festivities to Portland in 2024.
June 3, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Literary Arts' Senior Artistic Director Amanda Bullock announces the 2024–25 season of Portland Arts & Lectures at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
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Mark your calendars for Portland Arts & Lectures’ 40th season
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Sponsored
6 ultimate summer experiences at Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island
Enjoy a slice of Sauvie Island now through October.
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Several people mill about a community garden featuring raised garden beds overflowing with plants and produce.
Food
Eat a chef-prepared meal, nurture food equity this summer with Growing Gardens
The three-part dinner series will raise support and money for the nonprofit’s efforts to improve community access to fresh food.
May 30, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Events
1st annual Portland Book Week is a love letter to local readers, businesses
More than 50 independent bookstores in the Portland metro area will participate in the event taking place June 10-16.
May 28, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A room full of shelves and free-standing displays of books.
Business
Rose City Reads celebrates 6 months of selling used books
The shop is operated by the Friends of Multnomah County Library.
May 28, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Three drinking vessels on a brown wood table: one contains brown colored liquid with pebble-like ice cubes, another holds a ruby red concoction with mint leaves and lemon peel, and the third is a rectangular-shaped glass with blue skulls and bamboo designs and an orchid garnish.
Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Portland, OR from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
A family raised their hands inside a tiger on a CityFair carnival ride.
Events
Use all 5 senses to enjoy the Portland Rose Festival
Don’t stop at simply sniffing the flowers — but please, take your time — as you experience the city’s longest-running celebration.
May 23, 2024
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Ben McBee
Tattoo artist Jaime Farmer poses with his two dogs in the forest.
Culture
Artist spotlight: Black Marrow Tattoo
Raised in a children’s bookstore, Hawaii native Jaime Farmer inks his unique, storybook-style on clients from his studio in Southeast Portland.
May 21, 2024
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Ben McBee
A sheet with American traditional tattoo designs
Culture
Portland tattoo shops offering flash tats for Friday the 13th
Clients can choose from a set menu of designs at a lower price
May 21, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Portland's skyline is half in shadow and half illuminated by the sunset. IN the background, dark purple storm clouds catch rays of sunlight.
Business
Breaking down the cost of living in Portland
How much does it cost to live in the City of Roses compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.
August 20, 2024
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Staff
A modern house with elegant landscaping and stonework sits elevated off a street, with a cotton candy pink sunset in the background.
Real Estate
Parade of Homes puts high-end Pacific Northwest architecture, design on display in Southwest Washington
The event, presented by The Building Industry Association of Clark County, will showcase three houses at a single site, Sept. 6-22.
August 19, 2024
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Ben McBee
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center sits on a flat hill overlooking wetland habitat dried out during the summer.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Diverse habitats support an abundance of flora and fauna at the edges of nearby cities.
August 19, 2024
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Ben McBee
A hand pours a bottle of rose into a wine glass that says Block Party on it.
Events
Our Legacy Harvested’s 5th 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., Aug. 31.
August 16, 2024
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Ben McBee
A blue house with shrubs in the front and a staircase is for sale. The sign displays two Windermere agents' names.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Portland?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Multnomah County.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A rendering shows the future Belmont Library, with two stories, where the top is a burnt orange color with tons of windows.
Development
Say bye-bye to Belmont Library — for now
Multnomah County Library will close the branch Saturday, Sept. 7 for extensive renovations.
August 15, 2024
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Ben McBee
A long mall hallway with yellow lighting that has multiple dark, shuttered storefronts along the side. In the center of the hallway are three empty benches with plants on either side of them.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Portland’s past — plus hope for the future.
August 15, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A group of older adults hiking with a waterfall behind them.
Culture
17+ activities for retired locals in Portland
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Portland.
August 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Two skateboarders jumping over a metal screw in the ground with Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall's Portland sign in the background.
Culture
Portland to host the inaugural Rockstar Energy Open
The 3-day skateboarding competition will take place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park with music and art and will be free for locals to attend.
August 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
People wearing harnesses traverse swinging bridges while hooked into ropes up in the trees at Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tours.
Travel and Outdoors
Fly through the trees with the greatest of ease at these zip lines and ropes courses
Branch out from your daily routine for an adventure that leaves you with unforgettable memories.
August 13, 2024
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Ben McBee