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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
An antique photo of a woman signing a proclamation.
History
Abigail Scott Duniway: Portland’s pioneering suffragist
March 9, 2022
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Ben McBee
Dozens of antique vacuums are displayed on a wall inside a store.
History
Stark’s Vacuum Museum in Portland, OR
February 22, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A view of the bow of a shipwreck on the sand
History
The tragic tale of the Peter Iredale
February 10, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A black and white photo shows Portland in 1898, with farmland in the foreground and sternwheelers on the river
History
Picture a Portland of the past
This photo from 1898 shows a very different city than the one we know
February 9, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A cold beaver coin with the stamp next to it
History
Beaver coins: Oregon’s first currency
Gold pieces were made in five and ten dollar denominations
January 31, 2022
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Ben McBee
the world's smallest park on a sunny day with a shrub and a sign
City
The world’s smallest park reopens in downtown Portland
January 27, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A person stands in front of map of the United States made of neon lights
Culture
Portland and Pacific Northwest English
Do Portlanders have a unique accent? A couple of linguists believe so.
January 26, 2022
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Ben McBee
A statue of MLK with the American flag in the background
City
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in Portland
January 14, 2022
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Ben McBee
A night cityscape of Ulsan
Travel and Outdoors
Portland’s sister city: Ulsan, South Korea
For being more than 5,000 miles apart, the two cities have loads in common, including a love for roses and successful soccer teams, public transportation built on lightrails and bridges, and rich culture and history.
January 12, 2022
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Ben McBee
A 3D sign shaped like a giant loaf of bread in a Franz wrapper
History
Portland: Home of Franz Bakery since 1906
January 5, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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The silver, gold, and bronze medals from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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How many medals did local athletes win at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
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Leaders with the city of Portland, the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the scooter companies and community organizations stand next to a podium with four e-scooters propped in front of them on a city street.
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A woman swims in the swimming hole beneath Punchbowl Falls.
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Two people in sportswear pose side by side holding up there pickleball paddles with smiles on their faces.
Sports
Celebrate National Pickleball Day in Portland
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August 7, 2024
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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.
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Where to watch the Perseid meteor shower around Portland
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Looking up at a long truss bridge spanning a river before it meets the ocean. A stunning sunset has cast everything in varying shades of orange, pink, and blue.
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Portland is spelled out in lower case arial font on a slime green background. The black text is substantially blurred.
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