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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
Red brick buildings loom above a city block in Northwest Portland.
History
Henry Weinhard: one of Portland’s first craft brewers
July 22, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A submarine rests half out of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon.
History
History of the USS Blueback in Portland, OR
July 20, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
a golden typewriter with its shell removed
Business
Type Space keeps a forgotten era alive
Get your fingers on typewriters and related ephemera at 2409 SE 49th Ave.
July 18, 2022
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History
History of Ladd’s Addition in Portland, OR
June 22, 2022
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History
History of Portland’s Albina District
June 15, 2022
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Ben McBee
People in shorts and t shirts and skis stand on a patch of snow in Pioneer Courthouse Square
History
Summer snow in the Square
April 12, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Tulips flop over under the weight of wet snow
City
Portland records rare April snowfall
April 11, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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History
History of tolling on the Interstate Bridge
At various times through the years, people hoping to cross over the Columbia River had to pay to do so — and possibly will have to again
April 6, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
a cylindrical tower topped with an observation deck rises 130 feet into the air at the end of a downtown city steet
History
The history of Oregon City Municipal Elevator
April 1, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A woman poses for a fake photo on an extraterrestrial examination table
City
Bizarre things that happened in Portland, OR
March 31, 2022
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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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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
A rendering shows the future Belmont Library, with two stories, where the top is a burnt orange color with tons of windows.
Development
Say bye-bye to Belmont Library — for now
Multnomah County Library will close the branch Saturday, Sept. 7 for extensive renovations.
August 15, 2024
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Ben McBee
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
People wearing harnesses traverse swinging bridges while hooked into ropes up in the trees at Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tours.
Travel and Outdoors
Fly through the trees with the greatest of ease at these zip lines and ropes courses
Branch out from your daily routine for an adventure that leaves you with unforgettable memories.
August 13, 2024
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