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People eating in a dim restaurant in the evening.
Eat and Drink
Eateries open late in Portland
Midnight cravings strike again.
November 30, 2022 08:42 AM
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Jessica Te
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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
An inferno surrounds a fryer as two firefighters demonstrate the explosive effects of incorrectly frying a turkey.
Eat and Drink
Thanksgiving safety tips from Portland Fire & Rescue
Home cooking fires peak during the holiday, with more than three times the daily average for such incidents.
November 21, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Groups of families sit in a train car decorated with holiday themed lights and garlands
Lifestyle
All aboard The Holiday Express
The Portland tradition is hosted each year by the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation
November 18, 2022
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Ben McBee
Fan-like fungi sprout from a mossy, damp forest floor.
Outdoors
Mushroom foraging 101 in Portland
Discover the fabulous world of fungi in your neighborhood forest
November 17, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A classic train covered in holiday lights in movement along railroad tracks at night.
Lifestyle
Winter events happening in and around Portland
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Portland in this seasonal guide.
November 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Unique Markets PDX - Holiday Pop Up
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A dog and a woman wearing winter clothes sit on a fallen tree in front of a lighthouse by the Columbia River
Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Warrior Rock Lighthouse Point
When mild winter weather and weekends (or weekdays) align, this meandering Sauvie Island trail offers the chance to fill your lungs with brisk air and see Mount St. Helens
November 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
PDX Portland Attitude of Gratitude street art mural
Lifestyle
What are you thankful for in Portland?
We want to know what our readers appreciate in the City of Roses, whether it’s a latte at Coava or a new street art mural downtown.
November 11, 2022
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Katie Potter
Witness sketches of a 1971 skyjacker who went by the name Dan Cooper.
Lifestyle
D.B. Cooper enthusiast brings citizen sleuths together at Vancouver’s CooperCon
The annual convention is ‘the world’s only annual event focused on the legendary 1971 skyjacking and mystery.’
November 11, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A tall fir tree stands in a city square at night, decorated with colored lights and topped with a star.
Events
The Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree has arrived
This is the 38th year of this holiday tradition in Rose City.
November 10, 2022
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Trevor Peters
Penguins outlined with twinkle lights leap through blue twinkle lights depicting water at night.
Outdoors
ZooLights returns to the Oregon Zoo this holiday season
Explore the magic of the animal kingdom while the zoo’s real residents rest.
November 9, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
NAU Black Friday mini
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Stay PNW-cozy (and stylish) this season
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Outdoors
Get 2-for-1 access to the Portland Japanese and Lan Su Chinese gardens this month
See the fall colors while taking a peaceful stroll.
November 8, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
A neighborhood street on a sunny fall day bordered by leafy trees and homes, with cars parked along the curbs.
Lifestyle
Side hustles to make extra money in Portland
Here are four ideas for extra income streams in the metro area that will make you money on the side.
November 7, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Lifestyle
Trivia nights in Portland
Let’s get quizzical.
November 4, 2022
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Trevor Peters
An aerial view looking down at two peoples' feet as they stand on teal-colored carpet with multi-colored designs.
Lifestyle
The lowdown on Portland International Airport’s famous carpet
Gone for good... or is it?
November 3, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Sunrise illuminates the sky above a red-colored bridge, a clocktower, and the Portland city skyline.
Lifestyle
Local ways to prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time
Soak up as much daylight as you can with outdoor fitness classes, stimulate your mind with a new game, and more.
November 3, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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
Sever roller derby athletes compete while a crowd looks on.
Sports
Rose City Rollers: Portland’s elite roller derby athletes
The Portland roller derby league is the largest in the world with 500+ skating members.
November 1, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A silver aerial tram car heads uphill with skyscrapers and Mount Hood in the background.
Outdoors
Trek Portland’s 4T Trail
Explore the city by three different forms of public transportation — plus your feet.
October 31, 2022
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Ben McBee
Two women browsing a book at the book fair
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The Pacific Northwest’s biggest bookish celebration is happening this Saturday 📚
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Jonathan Barwood kneels with his child beside a large, elaborately carved pumpkin.
Lifestyle
Q+A: Master pumpkin carver Jonathan Barwood
From designing elaborate pumpkins that hold real babies to competing in Season 4 of “Halloween Wars,” Jonathan Barwood knows a thing or two about sculpting squash.
October 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Separate photos show City Editor Ben as a kid wearing a bee costume and City Editor Cambrie dressed as a pirate.
Lifestyle
Trick-or-treat: Halloween throwback featuring your city editors
If there’s a silver lining to being too old to trick-or-treat, it’s that we save a lot of money at the dentist’s office.
October 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Events
Celebrating Día de los Muertos in Portland
From community ofrendas to musical performances, there are plenty Day of the Dead festivities to check out
October 27, 2022
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Ben McBee
A panoramic view of Bologna shows terracotta roofs, Renaissance architecture, and distant green hills.
Travel
Portland’s Sister City: Bologna, Italy
Say buongiorno to beautiful architecture, rich cuisine, and fascinating history in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
October 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
An overhead view shows a bowling alley with lights and a disco ball
Events
Portland’s Grand Central Bowl & Arcade to host a “The Big Lebowski"-themed Halloween party
All ages are invited to the lanes on Fri., Oct. 28 from 7-11 p.m.
October 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
A person holds a phone in a rainy forest; the screen shows a list of outdoor observations.
Outdoors
Explore Tryon Creek State Park with iNaturalist
Become a citizen scientist by uploading your encounters with fungi — or just download the free app to better understand the world around you.
October 24, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A woman helps a young boy learn to swim in a pool
City Planning
Future North Portland Aquatic Center gets an additional $5 million in funding
When complete, the center is expected to serve approximately 22,000 households.
October 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
A rickety wooden staircase goes up to a metal trap door
History
Digging deeper in the Shanghai Tunnels
Venture into the infamous catacombs beneath Portland and celebrate making it out alive with a flight of beer from Old Town Pizza & Brewing
October 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Lifestyle
Costume shops around Portland, OR
From inflatable dinosaurs to film-ready outfits you can rent, these places have what you need to steal the spotlight
October 20, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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