Attention shoppers: If you love a good sale, it’s your time to shine. Amazon Prime Day is live until tomorrow, July 11. Here are the best deals The Buy team has found:
Buzziest deals
Arlo Video Doorbell | $129.99 $49.99
Get a doorbell with two-way audio capabilities and motion detection alerts.
iRobot Roomba Vacuum + Mop | $274.99 $139.99
Take the leap into a robot vacuum lifestyle with this fantastic deal.
Summer Winemaker Dinner Series on the Patio | 6-9 p.m. | Trellis, Dundee | $110 | This intimate, four-course dinner will feature a seasonal menu paired with Willamette Valley wines.
Concert in the Park: Son de Cuba | 6:30 p.m. | Mt. Tabor Park | Free | Dance to a blend of salsa, timba, son, merengue, cumbia, bachata, and Música Norteña at the free outdoor event.
Friday, July 11
Helvetia Lavender Festival | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Helvetia Lavender Farm, Hillsboro | $10 | Thousands of visitors attend this fest every year for lavender-themed products, local vendors, and live music.
Rose City Vintage Indoor Market & Outdoor Flea | Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Portland EXPO Center | $10+ | Shop for vintage fashion, toys, games, and other antiques at this two-day expo.
The iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower — or, the “Big Pink” — was sold this week to Jeff Swickard, an automotive industry leader. The sale price was not disclosed, but the building will remain managed by Seattle-based Unico Properties. (KGW 8)
Transit
Portland’s oldest TriMet MAX train officially retired on Tuesday after 39 years in business. The train, which traveled about 2.2 million miles over the course of its lifetime, has been donated to the Oregon Electric Railway Museum for preservation. (Portland Tribune)
Closing
Gresham craft store Knitted Wit will close next month after nearly two decades in business. Customers will be able to shop at a discount through Saturday, Aug. 16, and the store’s weekly “Crafternoon” and “Second Sunday School” events will continue until then. (The Oregonian)
Feel Good
The Oregon Zoo has some new residents: California condor chicks. Nine of the critically endangered birds were hatched in the zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife, with two more eggs sent to hatch in Boise, Idaho. After about a year and eight months, the chicks will be released into the wild.
List
Travel + Leisure named Oregon’s Willamette Valley as the No. 8 best “coolcation” destination in the US, highlighting its mild climate and 700+ wineries. If you’re looking for local wine spots, you’re in luck: we have you covered with 18+ recommendations.
Mailbag
When you subscribed, you may have received an email asking for your favorite nearby restaurant — and yes, we’ve been reading every response. Reader Amber S. shouted out Mis Tacones, Larry C. loves Ken’s Artisan Pizza, and Edna B. recommended Tasty Wok.
Sports
Who will the Seahawks’ most explosive players be this season? Let’s find out — get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Seattle Seahawks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Summer’s calling — answer it on the water. Savor a Sunday brunch cruise with mimosas included or unwind on a sunset dinner cruise aboard the Portland Spirit. Incredible views, fresh local food, and fun await. Take a peek at the schedule.*
Job
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Jobs of the Week
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Sure, sharing food can be romantic — but you’ll want a whole pizza to yourself when you visit The Turning Peel. | Photo by Cambrie Juarez, PDXtoday
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to PDXtoday.
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If the way to their heart is through their stomach
Bond over sourdough pizzas and scratch-made limeade under the lantern-lit, grape-vine-covered patio at The Turning Peel.
For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
Bring your appetite and a board game to Mox Boarding House. You can also borrow a game from the restaurant’s library, or buy a brand-new one from the shop attached to the restaurant.
The newest Blink outdoor security camera, 50% off today for Prime Day. The camera’s battery life lasts for two years and it has infrared live night view.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Portland International Airport travelers left their shoes on through the TSA checkpoint for the first time in nearly 20 years this week.
The nationwide change aims to streamline TSA ahead of major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics. You should still probably arrive two hours early, though.
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