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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 eating in a dim restaurant in the evening.
Food
Eateries open late in Portland
Midnight cravings strike again.
November 30, 2022
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Jessica Te
PDX Portland Pet Food Company
Culture
Portland Pet Food Company makes dog treats with brewer’s spent grain
The company’s line of dog and cat meals, as well as its dog biscuits, are made with simple, human-grade ingredients.
November 29, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 22, 2022
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Trevor Peters
A woman stands before a portrait of herself affixed to a brick building.
Arts
Portland marks Native American Heritage Month with Indigenous portraits
Installations can be found on building exteriors across the heart of Portland
November 21, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Here’s how we’re saying thank you
Our readers’ dedication + engagement allows us to do what we love, and we want to say thank you.
November 21, 2022
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Staff
An inferno surrounds a fryer as two firefighters demonstrate the explosive effects of incorrectly frying a turkey.
Food
Thanksgiving safety tips from Portland Fire & Rescue
Home cooking fires peak during the holiday, with more than three times the daily average for such incidents.
November 21, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Groups of families sit in a train car decorated with holiday themed lights and garlands
Culture
All aboard The Holiday Express
The Portland tradition is hosted each year by the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation
November 18, 2022
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Ben McBee
A hand holding a wine glass with deep red liquid in front of a row of grapes with fall leaves on the ground.
Food
Willamette Valley wineries uncork the holiday season with Wine Country Thanksgiving
Locations up and down Oregon’s Wine Country will hold special tastings, food pairings, and more
November 17, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Gothic-style arches support a tall bridge above a lush park with a willow tree at the center.
Travel and Outdoors
Crews cut down Cathedral Park’s famous willow tree
The tree fell onto power lines during a recent windstorm.
November 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
PDX Jones Cemetery Portland pioneer
History
A tale of Civil War-era treasure hidden in Portland
The cache, sometimes called “Sims’ Gold,” has intrigued treasure hunters for decades.
November 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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A procession of people holding illuminated lanterns and dazzling LED lights, wearing shiny funky outfits, marches down the street while a MAX train speeds by in the background. The parade is part of the Portland Winter Light Festival.
Events
The Portland Winter Light Festival shines bright in the dark
Each year, the event builds community and adds some sparkle to the dark winter months with illuminating art installations across the city.
January 31, 2024
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Ben McBee
The Portland Bureau of Transportation's pothole repair crew works on a large patch in the street.
City
Filling in the cracks on how potholes are patched in Portland
Keeping our city’s roads smooth is a monumental task, but you can pitch in.
January 31, 2024
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Ben McBee
A child in a pink jacket and beanie navigates a rope and beam feature at the new playground in Errol Heights Park. An adult waits nearby to catch the child if they fall.
City
Errol Heights Park Project finishes, bringing inclusivity and improved access to nature in SE Portland
Upgrades to the 16-acre site in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood include a new playground and wildlife viewing spots.
January 30, 2024
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Ben McBee
A large mostly black dog with pale blond markings on its muzzle and eyebrows. It has folded ears, soft brown eyes, and a long nose.
Culture
Pets available for adoption in the Portland area
Meet your new best friend.
January 29, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A hiker wearing a rain jacket walks along the Buxton Trussle, a 80-foot high bridge on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. The bridge is level with trees and you can see a wooded January hillside in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Hikers, bikers, and horse riders can all enjoy this 21-mile path that winds its way along a former railroad bed through the scenic forested foothills of the Oregon Coast Range.
January 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
A floral arch stands at the edge of a rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline with chairs set in rows in the foreground, lining an aisle.
Culture
These Portland area wedding venues take (and cut) the cake
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
January 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
An English style cottage sits among trees on the left of a street with no sidewalk, where a green minvan and red car are parked on opposite sides of the street.
City
Welcome to Maywood Park, the enclave city located within Portland
It’s likely that you’ve never have heard of it, but about 829 people live on this 0.17 square miles of land, incorporated as a result of a historic clash with the Oregon Highway Commission.
January 24, 2024
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Ben McBee
Jessie Fleming stands on the sideline of a soccer field wearing a blue jersey next to a referee holding a digital board.
Sports
Portland Thorns to pay record fee to sign Canadian midfielder Jessie Fleming
The club will surpass the NWSL transfer high mark to bring the talented 25-year-old over from Chelsea FC.
January 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A flower arrangement from Gifford's Flowers in Portland displays colors ranging from hot pink to purple and lavender with some light blue, white, and yellow mixed in.
Culture
Give these Portland flower shops a sniff
Artful arrangements make a thoughtful gift no matter the occasion
January 22, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez