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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
A hand holds a bowl of stir fried chicken and rice noodles at Yaowarat.
Play
Meet your new favorite Portland restaurant
Dining in Portland is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 24, 2023
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Ben McBee
A dull orange sunset shines on Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon.
Culture
Where would you film a scary movie in Portland?
Imagine a horror flick set in the Rose City. What location has the creepiest vibe?
October 20, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Portland Japanese Garden celebrates 60 years in the Rose City
Nestled in the picturesque West Hills, the Portland Japanese Garden offers space for visitors to relax, stroll manicured paths, and learn about Japan’s ancient gardening culture.
October 19, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Fest your eyes on our readers’ favorite pumpkins.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Colossal Claude: the Columbia River’s fish-eating sea serpent
Bigfoot steals all the cryptid limelight. It’s time to give Oregon’s own Colossal Claude the credit it’s due.
October 17, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Picturesque vineyards near Portland to visit this fall
Portland is surrounded by world-class wineries and vineyards, including many that offer stunning views of rolling hills, forests, and gardens that put on colorful shows every fall.
October 13, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
111 artists will open their doors for Portland Open Studios’ 25th anniversary
Portland Open Studios gives local artists a chance to connect with their communities during the second and third weekends in October.
October 11, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A grey, cylindrical facility on a sidewalk with a photo of a rose on the door and a "restroom" sign next to the door.
City
Become privy to these privies: Portland’s modular public restroom
This locally made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 10, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: PDXtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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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
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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Retail
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
May 30, 2024
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Staff
Five Salt & Straw ice cream cones sit underneath beer taps, each one labeled with a brewery.
Food
Salt & Straw’s brewery series pours new flavors ahead of Portland Beer Week
Taste ice cream collaborations with Breakside Brewery and other craft beer makers starting Friday, May 31 and enjoy the festival June 14-23.
May 29, 2024
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Ben McBee
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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
A rendering shows Ambar Estate's new tasting room at its Newberg, Oregon vineyard. The architecture is moder and light, with lots of glass.
Business
Sip at Ambar Estate’s new tasting room on the summer solstice
The Willamette Valley’s first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard is hosting a grand opening on Thursday, June 20, featuring elegant vintages and scenic vistas.
May 22, 2024
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Ben McBee
A group of cyclists waits at a stop sign in a Portland neighborhood.
City
PBOT needs volunteers to help collect bicycle data
The transportation bureau aims to get a better picture of ridership by observing more than 300 locations across the city.
May 21, 2024
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Ben McBee