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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 black-and-white photograph showing the silhouette of the corner of a building, a power pole, distant hills, and a small, saucer-shaped object at a slight angle in the sky.
Culture
The 1950 UFO photos that thrust a local farming couple into the national spotlight
Decades later, two images taken by Paul Trent at his farm in Dayton still fascinate UFO enthusiasts.
August 2, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
An archway with a metal sign featuring the words "Hawthorne Asylum" stretches over an opening in a walled complex at a street corner with food carts and people visible inside.
City
Did a psychiatric hospital once exist at the site of the Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod?
More than 20 food and drink vendors currently operate at the Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod in Southeast Portland.
August 2, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
People gathered in a restaurant with a wood paneled ceiling, blue accents, white tables, and plants lined up in a row.
Food
Mermosa PDX celebrates a ‘siren’ ancestor, freedom, and the flavors of Haiti, France, and the American South
The new restaurant in the former Southland Whiskey Kitchen space on Northwest 23rd Avenue serves brunch and dinner with a fusion of flavors inspired by a 19th-century family love story.
July 21, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Portland architecture: The rise of the American Craftsman
A flurry of Craftsman construction erupted in Portland at the turn of the 20th century as interest in the Victorian era waned.
July 21, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
People shopping at the grand opening of Portland Gear's new store in Washington Square.
City
Made in Portland: 18 things grown in the City of Roses
From brands to bands, Portland’s business scene is truly inspired.
July 1, 2023
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Ben McBee
Beatrice Morrow Cannady, noted civil rights activist, poses for a portrait.
City
Beatrice Morrow Cannady: a monumental figure in Portland’s early civil rights movement
As editor of The Advocate and a champion of anti-discrimination campaigns across the Pacific Northwest, her legacy still resonates today in the fight for justice and equality.
June 16, 2023
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Ben McBee
A historic photo shows the Willamette River and Ross Island.
City
Dive into the history of swimming on Portland’s Willamette River
Long-forgotten facilities near Ross Island like Bundy’s Baths and Windemuth were the epicenter of aquatic recreation in the city.
June 12, 2023
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Ben McBee
Pagodas line either side of a long walkway which ends in a massive Buddha statue at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.
Travel and Outdoors
Portland’s sister city: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
This bustling port on the Republic of China’s south coast is known for its cultural and religious sites, shopping, world-class cuisine, and natural beauty.
June 8, 2023
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Ben McBee
An elderly man wearing a red beret observes one of core exhibits a the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.
Events
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education reopens with a street festival and new exhibits
The free event on Sunday, June 11, welcomes Portland to the renovated galleries and celebrates the organization’s cultural partners.
June 8, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Geocaching: find an exciting reason to get outside
The outdoor recreational activity officially started outside of Portland in 2000 and is still going strong today.
June 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Portland ranked as one of the best cities for remote workers
The City of Roses was ranked as a top city for remote workers thanks to its consistent growth.
October 3, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Teenagers dressed in traditional Greek garb dance in a half circle with hands and arms linked.
Events
The Portland Greek Festival is back for the 71st year
Dig into cuisine like gyros and spanakopita, enjoy traditional folk dance performances, church tours, and the Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum.
October 2, 2024
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Ben McBee
The Moda Center in Portland, Oregon is adorned with a sign that says we are all trail blazers.
City
New Zone V parking district protects residents and restricts Rose Quarter eventgoers
Signs in several Eliot neighborhood blocks will put a two-hour limit on evening parking from October through May.
October 2, 2024
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Ben McBee
A crowd of people fill the street at Multnomah Days in 2009, a street fair in Southwest Portland. You can see lots of canopies and booths along both sidewalks.
Culture
Neighborhood Guide: Multnomah Village
Nestled in Southwest Portland, this neighborhood retains a small-town charm with residential streets and green spaces surrounding shops, eateries, and art galleries concentrated at its heart.
October 1, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Hit the Road: a foodie foray to the Hood River Fruit Loop
Take a bite out of this juicy jaunt into one of Oregon’s most vibrant produce growing regions.
October 1, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A black and white photos shows the St. Johns Bridge during construction, missing it's deck with cables hanging down from the span between two arches.
City
Get in touch with history at Portland City Archives’ open house
On Saturday, Oct. 12, members of the public are invited to the “Building Bridges” event.
September 30, 2024
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Ben McBee
People hang out in the well furnished lobby of the Atticus Hotel. Behind, two people are checking in at the front desk.
Business
Authors to book a stay at Atticus Hotel through new Artist in Residency program
The McMinnville destination is accepting applications through Tuesday, Oct. 15.
September 30, 2024
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Ben McBee
Two people lean out over a zip line platform surrounded by trees and a suspension bridge.
Travel and Outdoors
Soar through fall colors at Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour
The zip line course takes you on a high-flying adventure through the forest canopy.
September 29, 2024
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Ben McBee
A portrait of an iguana shows a lizard looking sullenly with spikes and scales ranging in color from grey and white to yellow and orange.
Business
Reptile in the rafters: Remembering the iguana that once called Next Adventure home
“Iggy” would often catch customers unaware from its lofty perch.
September 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
A circular case of pies contains several desserts, including one marked with a sign that reads "key lime."
Food
Where to find the best key lime pie in Portland
Three pie shops. Three variations. All delicious.
September 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez