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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
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Travel and Outdoors
Get 2-for-1 access to the Portland Japanese and Lan Su Chinese gardens this month
See the fall colors while taking a peaceful stroll.
November 8, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
A neighborhood street on a sunny fall day bordered by leafy trees and homes, with cars parked along the curbs.
Culture
Side hustles to make extra money in Portland
Here are four ideas for extra income streams in the metro area that will make you money on the side.
November 7, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial view looking down at two peoples' feet as they stand on teal-colored carpet with multi-colored designs.
Culture
The lowdown on Portland International Airport’s famous carpet
Gone for good... or is it?
November 3, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Sunrise illuminates the sky above a red-colored bridge, a clocktower, and the Portland city skyline.
Culture
Local ways to prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time
Soak up as much daylight as you can with outdoor fitness classes, stimulate your mind with a new game, and more.
November 3, 2022
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Brook Bolen
A plant and gift store.
Home Services
Spend some green on indoor plants
For everything from pothos to palms — and the pots to put them in — crawl like a vine over to these Portland stores.
November 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Food
Lardo to honor local chef with sandwich
Sales of November’s Chefwich will benefit The Street Trust
November 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
Sever roller derby athletes compete while a crowd looks on.
Sports
Rose City Rollers: Portland’s elite roller derby athletes
The Portland roller derby league is the largest in the world with 500+ skating members.
November 1, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Arts
All Classical Portland to present first-ever live broadcast from The Reser
The radio station will be joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and American quartet Sō Percussion on Fri., Nov. 11
October 31, 2022
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Ben McBee
A silver aerial tram car heads uphill with skyscrapers and Mount Hood in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Trek Portland’s 4T Trail
Explore the city by three different forms of public transportation — plus your feet.
October 31, 2022
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Ben McBee
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An aerial shot shows a new neighborhood with a playground and outdoor recreation center nearly completed in Pleasant Valley, a neighborhood in Gresham.
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Predicting Portland real estate trends for 2024
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January 12, 2024
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Winter storm coming? Setting out your trash bin isn’t a waste of time
The city of Portland encourages residents to keep calm and carry on.
January 11, 2024
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A bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with three other allegorical figures of a man, a woman, and a young girl in front of an American flag and the state of Oregon flag on a pavilion.
Events
Local ways to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honor the legacy of the social activist and civil rights movement leader with these local volunteer opportunities and events.
January 11, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A rendering shows the design for Darcelle XV Plaza.
City
Darcelle XV Plaza will bring a sparkle to downtown Portland
Preliminary renderings show features like an outdoor stage and chandelier that will honor its namesake drag queen.
January 10, 2024
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Ben McBee
The US Bancorp Tower's windows reflect pinks of a sunset.
Culture
Pantone Color of the Year aesthetics in Portland
Peach Fuzz is the name, and kindness and tenderness are its game.
January 10, 2024
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Katie Molck
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City
Portland decades: the 1930s
To say times were tough would be a vast understatement, but the City of Roses persevered, surviving economic and social struggles.
January 9, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Answered: Our readers’ 2024 predictions
We asked, you answered. Here’s what locals think will happen this year.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A top down view of runners putting their feet into a circle on pavement decorated with a geometric chalk design.
Sports
Group runs to join no matter your pace
Whether you’re in it for the sweat or the socialization (or a little bit of both), there are plenty of options around Portland.
January 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
Two people pose outdoors on the truffle hunting/meal tour.
Food
Shuffle out of town to try the new Truffle Trail
Indulge in curated experiences centered around the flavorsome fungi this Feburary through March in Newberg and Dundee.
January 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
Four people sit on wooden folding chairs arrayed in front of a gazebo surrounded by blooming rose bushes on a sunny day.
Culture
Getting married? Reserve a Portland park, garden, or picnic area for your wedding
Portland Parks & Recreation will prioritize in-person reservations on Monday, Jan. 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
January 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez