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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 flapjacks and a Dutch baby pancake sit on a window-side table with a red coffee mug
Food
History of The Original Pancake House
Learn about the iconic restaurant chain’s origins in Portland, OR.
September 23, 2022
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Jessica Te
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
The front of a red brick building with a flight of cement steps leading to a paned glass entry door under an archway.
City
The Brautigan Library: a collection of unpublished manuscripts
Over 300 manuscripts submitted by everyday writers are stored inside the Clark County Historical Museum
September 12, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Portlands around the world
Where are you heading first?
September 2, 2022
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Sophie Cloonan
An aerial view from 1940 shows the surrounding farmland. | Photo via Portland City Archives
City
History of Reed College in Portland, Oregon
August 30, 2022
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Ben McBee
Take full advantage of the flourishing sidewalk culture. | Photo via @sellwood_scenes
Culture
Neighborhood Guide: Sellwood-Moreland
Shopping and outdoor activities are never far at this charming corner of Portland that feels like its own small town.
August 26, 2022
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Ben McBee
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History
Collins Beach UFO Boat on Sauvie Island
August 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Do you dare ride Adrenaline Peak? | Photo via Jeremy Thompson
History
History of Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon
August 14, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
A golden statue of Joan of Arc in Portland, Oregon
History
Joan of Arc statue in Portland, OR
August 5, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A golden sun casts warm light across a nursery filled with flowers, a yellow farmhouse, and a tall spiky looking tree
History
History of Portland’s monkey puzzle trees
August 2, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Vaux’s swift watch in Northwest Portland
Every September, thousands of migrating birds roost in Chapman Elementary School’s chimney before flying to Central America and Venezuela.
August 23, 2024
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Ben McBee
A waterfall plunges in smooth white over a rocky ledge.
Development
Closed for construction: Oregon state parks to receive repairs thanks to GO Bonds
The effort will help revitalize eight state parks, but the ongoing construction will result in full or partial closures through 2026.
August 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
People at tables playing trivia at Wonderwood Springs
Culture
15 weekday events in Portland
Don’t wait for the weekend — explore these recurring weeknight shows, games, drink deals, and more throughout Portland.
August 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A group of people gather for an outdoor, educational session at Rad Myco.
Culture
Rad Myco returns to Brown Bottle Farm for its 2024 festival
The four-day celebration of mushrooms and lichens takes places on the Mulino, OR, farm from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29.
August 20, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A postcard-style image with the "American Idol" logo and "Oregon Auditions" outlined in gold.
Culture
‘Idol Across America’ lets Oregonians audition for ‘American Idol’
Locals can virtually audition for the talent competition on Monday, Aug. 26 and could be invited to appear in front of the celebrity judging panel.
August 20, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Portland's skyline is half in shadow and half illuminated by the sunset. IN the background, dark purple storm clouds catch rays of sunlight.
Business
Breaking down the cost of living in Portland
How much does it cost to live in the City of Roses compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.
August 20, 2024
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A modern house with elegant landscaping and stonework sits elevated off a street, with a cotton candy pink sunset in the background.
Real Estate
Parade of Homes puts high-end Pacific Northwest architecture, design on display in Southwest Washington
The event, presented by The Building Industry Association of Clark County, will showcase three houses at a single site, Sept. 6-22.
August 19, 2024
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Ben McBee
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center sits on a flat hill overlooking wetland habitat dried out during the summer.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Diverse habitats support an abundance of flora and fauna at the edges of nearby cities.
August 19, 2024
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Ben McBee
A hand pours a bottle of rose into a wine glass that says Block Party on it.
Events
Our Legacy Harvested’s 5th annual BIPOC Block Party comes to McMinnville
Enjoy the fruits of the nonprofit’s efforts to empower the wine industry’s BIPOC community on Sat., Aug. 31.
August 16, 2024
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Ben McBee
A blue house with shrubs in the front and a staircase is for sale. The sign displays two Windermere agents' names.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Portland?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Multnomah County.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams