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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 14, 2025 12:39 PM
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Michael Beausoleil
A plate of puffy balls of dough with powdered sugar on top
Culture
23 ways to experience hygge in Portland
This Danish concept emphasizes all things comfortable and cozy.
January 9, 2023
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Ben McBee
A bridge spans a shaded grassy area with a person walking across the top.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Balch Canyon Loop
Explore a natural area rich in Portland history
December 20, 2022
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Ben McBee
Two people inspect a domed roof above drained pools
City
Columbia Pool to remain closed permanently
Officials found the 93-year-old North Portland facility presented serious safety hazards.
December 16, 2022
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Ben McBee
A Victorian era house surrounded by modern buildings and cars
History
History of the Ladd Carriage House
The building is all that’s left of a once grand estate.
December 14, 2022
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Ben McBee
An outdoor cathedral set into the face of a basalt cliff wall with a statue, altar, and candles inside and a stone plaza in front.
History
The Grotto, a tranquil sanctuary in Northeast Portland
The 62-acre campus encompasses botanical gardens, Catholic shrines, statues, forested walking paths, and chapels.
December 7, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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 29, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A table spread with Thanksgiving dishes and a center plate with a plant-based meat alternative roast.
Food
History of Oregon-born Tofurky
Founder Seth Tibbott wanted vegans and vegetarians to feel welcome at the dinner table.
November 23, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A giant smiley face design is revealed in a forest thanks to varying deciduous and evergreen trees
Travel and Outdoors
Where to find Hampton Lumber’s tree smiley face
It causes quite the double take when you’re driving in the fall and winter
November 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
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
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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Three tiers of wooden observation decks cascade down to the Willamette River with the Burnside Bridge in the background.
City
Portland decades: the 1980s
Day-Glo and other ostentatious fashion trends contrasted the grit and grunge of a city struggling to rise above drugs and violence, all during a period of cultural and economic reinvention.
September 10, 2024
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Ben McBee
Portland firefighters stand with their arms folded in front of them and heads bowed in observance and commemoration of the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks.
City
Portland Fire & Rescue to honor the lives lost on 9/11
The public is invited to join the remembrance ceremony at Station 1 and donate blood.
September 10, 2024
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Ben McBee
Two people stand in a large show garden, surrounded by beds of colorful dahlias on a sunny day.
Events
Visit a late-summer flower festival at Swan Island Dahlias
Not all flowers have come and gone — some would say the season has saved the best for last.
September 9, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A cast member points and wears an expression of amazement while standing behind a vintage microphone with a script.
Culture
The Tesla City Stories brings live, vintage radio shows to Portland stages
The program will bring the fan-favorite story concept of female WWII fighter pilots to The Old Church this September.
September 9, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Around two dozen people in costumes pose for a photo at Rose City Comic Con.
Culture
Worlds collide for family-friendly fun at Rose City Comic Con
Fans can expect a star-studded line-up at the 12th edition taking place Sept. 6-8.
September 6, 2024
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Ben McBee
Portlandia, a large copper statue mounted on the side of a building, reaches down from its perch. The figure has long flowing hair and is holding a trident.
City
Portland summer tourism numbers hit highest mark since the pandemic
See how the statistics skryocketed with the sun out.
September 6, 2024
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Ben McBee
The sun shines through the orange leaves of a maple tree at the Portland Japanese Garden during fall.
City
Flannel feels fantastic with our fall 2024 weather forecast for Portland
Prepare for autumn — and jumping into massive piles of leaves — with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 6, 2024
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Staff
A rendering of the future OMSI District shows people milling about a mixed-use inner city space, featuring tall buildings and plaza areas.
City
Portland City Council funding pushes OMSI District closer to 2025 groundbreaking
New renderings are also giving us a look at the district’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ Center for Tribal Nations.
September 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A white sailboat floats just beyond Portland's Hawthorne Bridge, which features trusses and a vertical lift.
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Portland’s hottest days on record
We’ll be honest, we never want to see the thermometer go that high again.
September 4, 2024
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Ben McBee
Jupiter Hotel sits on the right, with the 6-story Jupiter NEXT on the left. Both sit along East Burnside Street and are lit by a late sunset.
Events
Celebrate two decades of Portland’s ‘original independent hotel’
The Jupiter Hotel will celebrate 20 years of business by hosting a block party on Saturday, Sept. 28th, from 1 to 6:30 p.m., with some big-name local bands.
September 4, 2024
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Ben McBee