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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 historic photo shows a wooden bridge and waterfall in Washington Park around 1908
Travel and Outdoors
4 things Germans brought to Portland
See the German influence on the city, from green parks to group workouts
September 29, 2022
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Eva Limmer
Personal trainer Caitlin Lavelle holds a fitness pose inside her new Superpower Studios space in North Portland.
Culture
Superpower Studios offers personal training in intimate North Portland space
Head coach Caitlin Lavelle aims to help people build their strength and confidence through custom programs that foster healthy lifestyle changes
September 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A rack of clothing at Banshee in Portland, OR
Culture
5 local vintage shops in Portland, OR
From ball gowns to pre-owned diamonds
September 27, 2022
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Eva Limmer
Shelves of books in Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon
Culture
Dive into books written by Portland authors
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by Portland authors who called the city home.
September 23, 2022
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Ben McBee
A group of people hold a yoga pose during an outdoor workout as water flows down artificial waterfalls at a Southwest Portland park.
Culture
Fuel Yoga Workouts to host free outdoor session at Keller Fountain
Officials hope events like these will help re-activate public interest in Portland’s public spaces
September 22, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Musio Chavez poses for a portrait wearing sporty sunglasses and a mullet hair cut
Culture
Musio Chavez dreams of mullet stardom
Meet the Woodburn man who’s making moves at the USA Mullet Championships
September 22, 2022
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Ben McBee
Professional disc golfer Madison Tomaino prepares for a shot
Culture
Q+A: Madison Tomaino, co-owner of All Day Disc Golf
The Portland-based professional disc golfer shares how to get into the sport and her favorite local courses
September 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
Toy horses tied to a metal ring set into a concrete sidewalk.
History
Historic horse tethering rings in Portland, OR
Iron and brass rings scattered across the city are nostalgic reminders of its horse-powered past
September 16, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial view of a corn maze shows a message that says, "Hope, Dial 988"
Travel and Outdoors
Bella Organic Farm’s corn maze spotlights Suicide Prevention Month
The Sauvie Island outfit shared a message of hope with its annual agricultural artwork
September 15, 2022
Oktoberfest in Portland supermarkets
Food
Where to eat and drink like a German in Portland, OR
From schnitzel to schwarzbier, there are plenty of options
September 15, 2022
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Eva Limmer
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Where to eat and celebrate Hanukkah in Portland
The Jewish Festival of Light lasts for eight days, Dec. 7-15, starting and ending at nightfall.
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And to our readers, two of the biggest high-fives (high-ten?) for being there with us the entire way.
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old paint cans stacked on top of each other with paint dripping down the sides
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How to safely dispose of hazardous waste in the Portland area
Various recycling programs with local drop-off sites may save you a trip to one of Metro’s hazardous waste facilities.
December 4, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A scene on the streets of downtown Portland during the 1920s shows pedestrians in long coats.
City
Portland decades: the 1920s
The 1920s saw the Rose City build important infrastructure in the face of a declining economy and threats to social justice.
December 1, 2023
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Homer the opossum poses in his Oregon Zoo enclosure.
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Opossum lands at the Oregon Zoo after remarkable odyssey
Homer has quite the tale to tell.
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Vancouver unveils final designs for Main Street makeover
The Main Street Promise project will reconstruct the downtown road between Fifth and 15th streets.
November 30, 2023
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An officer stands with their back facing the camera and words "Portland Police" across their back with downtown Portland and the Willamette River blurred in the background on a sunny day.
City
Portland City Council approves funding plan for permanent police body-worn cameras
All uniformed Portland Police Bureau officers who interact with the public will be equipped with the devices.
November 30, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A graphic of a large gold bow around a floral green backround.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Ben and Cambrie are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A close up shows two mini golf putters close to a hole.
Sports
Indoor fun and games to try with your friends
Whether you’re an ace on the mini golf course or bowl strikes like the best of them, these entertainment destinations around Portland offer a chance to heat up the competition when it’s chilly outside.
November 29, 2023
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Ben McBee
Several people taste wine at a modern countertop with bottles and multicolored carafes in the background.
Events
Raise a glass with the Dundee Hills this December
Deck the Hills will bring 14 different wineries to the Pearl District.
November 29, 2023
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Ben McBee