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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.
City
City of Portland inks e-scooter partnerships with Lyft, Lime
The partnerships will provide up to 3,500 electric scooters across the City of Roses.
August 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A woman swims in the swimming hole beneath Punchbowl Falls.
Travel and Outdoors
Make a splash at these swimming holes in the Portland area
When summer is laying the heat on thick, make a beeline for the water — but choose carefully. Here, we’ve listed only the best spots to swim.
August 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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
If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen on Aug. 8.
August 7, 2024
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Ben McBee
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.
Culture
Where to watch the Perseid meteor shower around Portland
The Perseids are predicted to be active July 14-Sept. 1, 2024.
August 7, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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.
Travel and Outdoors
Spend a weekend in the historic port town of Astoria
Explore our recommendations on where to eat and stay and how to fill your free time.
August 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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