Finance

Black and white photo of children getting off of a train named the "Portland Zoo Railway."

Culture

Entry prices for Portland attractions: opening day vs. today

Inflation is no fun, but these five Portland attractions have grown their number of offerings as their admission fees increased.

April 17, 2024 12:39 PM

Michael Beausoleil

A letter board reading taxes sits on top of American currency.

Finance

Prepare and file your taxes for free in Portland

You may not have to spend a dime on the way to getting your tax refund.

March 14, 2024

Ben McBee

An aerial shot shows a new neighborhood with a playground and outdoor recreation center nearly completed in Pleasant Valley, a neighborhood in Gresham.

Live

Predicting Portland real estate trends for 2024

Interest rates are set to fall, but what will prices do? Hear from one local expert.

January 12, 2024

Ben McBee

a man and a boy stand in a forest setting wearing fake moss mustaches

More from PDXtoday

Break dancers posing on their hands at an Olympics demonstration.

Sports

New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics and where to try them

Start training and who knows? One day you might go from Portland to the podium.

July 24, 2024

Monica Garske

A person holds a glass of yellow colored liquid. Designs on the front of the glass read "SOMA Kombucha taprooms."

Food

The ‘world’s healthiest kombucha’ is brewed in Portland

SOMA Kombucha is marketed as having higher concentrations of naturally occurring probiotics and nutrients than other kombucha brands.

July 23, 2024

Cambrie Juarez

Small metal cups hold an assortment of school supplies, including colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes, and rulers.

Culture

Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies

Teachers are the unsung heroes of our community. Show your support by sharing a local teacher’s supplies wishlist ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.

July 23, 2024

Nicholas Caballero

A hand pulls a six pack of Migration Brewing's Straight Outta Portland out of a store refrigerator. The cans are a white/silver and another six pack to the right is light blue.

Food

Local libations: A round of Portland-centric craft beers

A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Portland nod there — these craft beers found around PDX take local pride seriously.

July 22, 2024

Monica Garske

A painting of a pigeon on top of a Benson Bubbler.

History

History of Portland’s Benson Bubblers

The first of the Rose City’s iconic drinking fountains was installed in 1912.

July 21, 2024

Ben McBee

Dozens of people stand in an outdoor plaza wearing eye-catching sneakers.

Events

Sneaker Week 2024 will kick off with 3 days of workshops, demos, performances

The annual festivities give sneaker enthusiasts the chance to brush shoulders with creatives and leaders in the footwear industry.

July 19, 2024

Cambrie Juarez

Two hands clink their glasses containing red- and peach-colored liquids. One glass features a city skyline and the name "Portland," while the other reads "PDXtoday."

Food

Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived

This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Portland.

July 19, 2024

Monica Garske

A red highland cow lifts its chin just above a wire fence looking for treats.

Travel and Outdoors

Head up to Highland Farms to meet a herd of ‘hairy coos’

The property on the way to Mount Hood offers animal tours, hosts private events, and has Airbnbs to reserve for your next getaway.

July 18, 2024

Ben McBee

Cirque du Soleil performers form a human tower, while one in the foreground holds a large teeter totter.

Events

Catch high-flying acrobatics under the big top with Cirque du Soleil

The touring show “Kooza” will run from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Portland Expo Center.

July 18, 2024

Ben McBee

Events

The Sports Bra winds up for 3rd annual Pride Block Party

The Northeast Portland pub that only shows women’s athletics has a stacked lineup of activities.

July 17, 2024

Cambrie Juarez