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A license plate shows two bees hovering over a field of red clover.
Transportation
New specialty Oregon license plate supports bees
The Pollinator Paradise plate celebrates the creatures who are vital to our ecosystem and economy by supporting ongoing research at Oregon State University.
January 24, 2023 02:36 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
Variety of chickens in their pen
Home and Garden
How to raise chickens in your backyard
Fresh eggs, every day.
January 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A plate of puffy balls of dough with powdered sugar on top
Lifestyle
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 gardener pulls a plant out of the dirt
Lifestyle
Winter gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
It may be the dormant season for most growing things, but it’s the perfect time to plan ahead — spring will be here before you know it.
January 5, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial view of a neighborhood street where spaced out houses with manicured yards are surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
Lifestyle
2023 predictions for Portland real estate
Real estate experts explain what Portland home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2023.
December 22, 2022
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Ben McBee
An aerial view of a hospital complex shows varied architectural styles and forested hilltops in the background
Biz
Top industries and employers in the greater Portland area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in Portland and its surrounding counties with this guide to local business.
November 28, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Lifestyle
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 22, 2022
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Emily Shea
A shelf with pots surrounded by plants
Home and Garden
15 places to buy indoor plants around Portland
For everything from pothos to palms — and the pots to put them in — crawl like a vine over to these stores.
November 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
A trail cuts through a lush forest of Douglas fir trees and ferns.
Outdoors
How to celebrate Portland Arbor Day this fall
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in planting and caring for urban trees on Oct. 29, 2022.
October 26, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A small group of people stands around raised garden beds in a courtyard.
Home and Garden
Fall gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
Investing your time and energy now will lead to big rewards next spring
October 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A person loads a leafy tree into the back of a small pickup at the first 2022 PP&R Yard Tree Giveaway event at Mt Tabor Park.
Home and Garden
Portland Parks & Recreation is giving away 2,000 free trees this fall
Community members can choose from 21 different kinds of yard trees at this year’s Yard Tree Giveaway events
October 12, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Dew drops on a spider web
Home and Garden
Pacific Northwest ‘spider season’ is upon us
You may see more spiders in late summer and fall, but that doesn’t mean there’s been a surge in their numbers
September 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Roots of Joy Botanicals | Photo via @sellwood_scenes
Civic
Neighborhood Guide: Sellwood-Moreland
August 26, 2022
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Ben McBee
Three people stand in front of a large outdoor cat enclosure.
Lifestyle
10th Annual Catio Tour preview
August 25, 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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Civic
Introducing: PDXtoday Neighborhood Guides
July 29, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Lifestyle
Turning brush into baskets
WildCraft Studio School hosts a variety of classes, ranging from basket weaving to knitting and even mushroom cultivation
July 19, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Water sprays from a garden hose toward a bed full of summer plants.
Lifestyle
Summer gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
June 30, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Floating houses rest along a calm waterway under a cloudy sky in North Portland.
Lifestyle
Life in a floating home in Portland, OR
June 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A grove of thin green and yellow bamboo
Lifestyle
Bamboo for your yard and home in Portland, OR
June 23, 2022
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Ben McBee
A community garden with the St. Johns Bridge in the background
Lifestyle
Community gardens in Portland, OR
April 8, 2022
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