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Culture
The Oregon Science Festival returns for its third year
The can’t-miss week of events includes live science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, food trucks, and unique local vendors.
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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
Three dances in yellow dresses dancing for the Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn
Culture
Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana returns for its 60th year
The annual festival will bring food, dance, music, lucha libre, and a parade to Legion Park Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18.
August 12, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Mount Hood rises above a still lake at night, reflecting the stars above it. A cloud sits just atop its peak and lights from ski resorts on its slope shine bright.
Culture
Where to watch the Perseid meteor shower around Portland
The Perseids are predicted to be active July 14-Sept. 1, 2024.
August 7, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
What’s a ‘brat summer’ and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A six-piece brass band holding instruments and wearing white button-down shirts and ties stands before a hedge.
Culture
New Orleans-style jazz funeral band offers catharsis, comfort ‘in an honest and truly connected way’
The brass band plays a mournful dirge, followed by joyful, uplifting jazz music to help grieving loved ones embrace their feelings.
August 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Dancers wearing pink and red silk dresses arrance themselves in a group on stage. Behind them you can see large red Chinese drums. One woman in the center holds a rose.
Events
Celebrate culture and cuisine at the Oregon Chinese Festival
The event put on by the Oregon Chinese Coalition returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square for the fifth time with dance and musical performances, food vendors, and community outreach.
August 1, 2024
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Ben McBee
A yellow warehouse next to train tracks with a rainbow arching over its roof.
Culture
Q+A: Take a walk in a Portland photoblogger’s shoes
Mark McClure has taken 900+ walks in Portland over the past 14 years, documenting each walk with the help of a camera and sharing his images online.
July 31, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
LAIKA Studios to blaze trail of ‘Coraline’ cats in downtown Portland
Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail will be a free urban trail featuring sculptures hand-painted by local artists.
July 29, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Food
Where to find the best key lime pie in Portland
Three pie shops. Three variations. All delicious.
September 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
What’s that smell? Unknown odor wafts from SW Washington to Portland
Investigators started monitoring the air for gas leaks after residents up and down Interstate 5 between Kelso and Portland complained of foul odors.
September 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
People involved with Friends of Frog Ferry stand a board a docked vessel on the Willamette River in Portland.
City
Frog Ferry jumps at fresh start with new Portland government
Proponents organized a media event on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to drum up support for the public passenger ferry initiative, calling the upcoming City Council transition an “inflection point.”
September 24, 2024
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Ben McBee
Older adults walk up to chairs and tables set up in Portland's Zidell Yards carrying their own camp chairs. In the background, the Tilikum Crossing rises.
Development
Portland Diamond Project to purchase Zidell Yards for future baseball stadium
The move marks a big step toward bringing an MLB team to the city.
September 24, 2024
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Ben McBee
The Original Taco House on Southeast Powell Boulevard.
Food
Portland restaurants you miss the most
PDXtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.
September 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A flock of silhouetted birds fly in front of a full moon.
Travel and Outdoors
How to help birds during fall migration by going ‘Lights Out’
You can help millions of migrating birds safely reach their destinations by taking a few simple steps.
September 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Portland's Vista Bridge rises diagonally left to right in the foreground. In the background, you can see skyscrapers with snowclad Mount Hood looming behind.
City
Year 2 progress report published for Portland’s Climate Emergency Workplan
Multiple city bureaus are collaborating on 47 priority actions to meet 2030 and 2050 climate goals.
September 20, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Portland
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the City of Roses.
September 20, 2024
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Staff
Dozens of people wearing various amounts of clothing ride their bikes in Portland's Old Town Chinatown district at night.
Events
Portland will get a World Naked Bike Ride in 2024 after all
A new team unrelated to the Portland World Naked Bike Ride is organizing the nude protest set for Saturday, Sept. 21.
September 19, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two silhouetted figures stand next to a telescope that's pointed up toward a dark blue dusk sky.
Events
Get a glimpse of the stars at Glendoveer Golf Course
Metro Parks and Nature invites the community to a free, family-friendly night of stargazing on the green.
September 18, 2024
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Ben McBee