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69º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:23 a.m. | Sunset 8:01 p.m.
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Editors Note
Autumn aficionados, fall into line. We’re approaching the best time of year (in my humble opinion) when swifts return to Champan Elementary, pumpkin is back on local cafes’ menus, and green spaces wear a multicolored coat. Speaking of... how about this sweater weather?
 
Top Stories
A doe peers out of thick brush, illuminated by golden morning light.

Hike of the Month | Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is a photographer’s paradise and sanctuary for hundreds of birds, deer, and other animals.

A little kid dressed as Spider-Man pretends to shoot his web slingers on stage at the Rose City Comic Con. A woman with blue hair and pink pants makes a happy surprised face.

Worlds collide at Rose City Comic Con | Fans are preparing for a star-studded line-up at Portland’s premier pop-culture event, Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8.

A large house, painted slate gray with white trim, in Northwest Portland. There are flower boxes outside the right second floor window with red blooms in them.

How difficult is it to buy a home in Portland? | The NBC News Home Buyer Index uses cost, competition, scarcity, and economic instability (among other factors) to come with a number for each metro-area county.
 
Answered

As of June 2024, what is the overall home buyer difficulty index for the entire nation (100 being most difficult)?

Only 20% of respondents came up with the correct figure: 83.8.

For context, Multnomah County’s index was 67.7.
Events
This weekend
  • MADE Handmade Bike Show | Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Zidell Yards | $20-$33 | If you’re stoked on spokes or head-over-handlebars in love with everything about bikes, this event is ride up your alley.
  • Silobration NW | Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 25 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Abbey Road Farm, Carlton | $0-$10 | Raise a glass to the last sip of summer at this celebration featuring local wines, food trucks, and a vendor market, plus ax throwing, virtual golf, and other activities.
  • Rockstar Energy Open | Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Tom McCall Waterfront Park | Free | Watch 100+ street and park skateboarders compete, check out art displays, and listen to live music; VIP tickets available for purchase.
  • Portland Timbers vs. St. Louis City SC | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Providence Park | $24+ | Can Phil Neville’s squad get quick revenge on the team that knocked them out of the Leagues Cup?
Plan Ahead
  • Kings of Leon | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Moda Center | $35.50-$125.50 | This show is on fire — cheer on this rock band as they tour for their ninth studio album, “Can We Please Have Fun.”
  • Montavilla Jazz Festival | Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | Multiple Venues | $0-$45 | World-renowned local artists like saxophonist Nicole Glover will perform original music at concerts across the city, including Alberta Rose Theatre, The 1905, and Mt. Tabor Park.
  • 2024 Oregon International Air Show | Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | McMinnville Municipal Airport | $25-$445 | Turn your sights to the sky to see aviation demonstrations from the F-16 Fighting Falcons and other military and civilian aircraft.
  • Mid-Autumn Moonlight Market | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | 2-9 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $27 | Experience the magic of lanterns glowing and lions dancing in the moonlight.
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News Notes
Development
  • It appears Portland’s run without a Live Nation music venue will end, following a hearing that granted the entertainment giant + Ticketmaster permission to build in the Central Eastside. However, the venture faces local opposition based on Live Nation’s alleged anti-competitive business practices. (KGW + Willamette Week)
Traffic
  • The number of traffic citations and warnings has nearly doubled in Portland over the past year — since the Portland Police Bureau reinstated its traffic division. The police department hopes increased enforcement will help reduce the number of traffic-related deaths. (KATU)
Try This
  • It’s Virgo season — indulge your eye for entertainment with a visit to Old Town/Chinatown’s iconic Darcelle XV Showplace, shop the Portland Saturday Market, and play a game of Ms. Pac-Man at Ground Kontrol. Or, find the Portland neighborhood for your star sign.
Open
  • If you’re looking for something to warm you up on this dreary Saturday, check out newly opened Kara Kurenai and its spicy, yakuzen-style ramen. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (Eater Portland)
Jobs
Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Portlanders, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died in our city. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Sports
  • The Trail Blazers ditched ROOT Sports, which means it should actually be easier for many fans to watch the team on TV. Hear the latest about potential broadcast and streaming options with Locked On. (KGW)
     
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    Breaking down the cost of living in Portland
    Portland's skyline is half in shadow and half illuminated by the sunset. IN the background, dark purple storm clouds catch rays of sunlight.
    The US Census Bureau’s most recent data estimate Portland’s population is 630,498. | Photo by @explore_wme
    Portland’s population continued to decline between 2023 and 2024, while several metro area cities like Vancouver and Hillsboro grew. Although many factors are at play, we decided to dig into the cost of planting roots in the City of Roses.

    The median household income in Portland is $75,149, according to the US Census Bureau. State-wise, Oregon has the 19th-highest median income in the country at ~$71,562 per household.

    The overall cost of living in Portland is 27.7% higher than the national average, and 11.7% higher than the rest of the state.

    In Portland, the cost of healthcare is lower compared to other parts of the state and the US. However, the cost of groceries, housing, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses in the city have higher average costs than other cities in Oregon and the country overall.
    Dig a little deeper
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