Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2
This festival is named in honor of Black Oregonians who moved to Portland after being displaced by a flood in 1948. “Discover the legacy” of those early Portland jazz artists with a lineup including Jon B. and Norman Brown.
Friday, Aug. 22-Saturday, Aug. 23
The largest running/walking relay race in the world traverses 196 miles of Oregon, starting at Mount Hood and ending on the coast. The route passes through the heart of Portland, so feel free to do some cheering.
The perfect summer shoes — aka these DV by Dolce Vita mules featuring a sleek pointed-toe, modern hardware, and a cushioned footbed. Don’t mind us getting them in all four colors while they’re up to 50% off.
2025 Vancouver Arts and Music Festival | Thursday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Esther Short Park, Vancouver, WA | Free | Listen to Grammy Award-winning artists, shop for art, see live demonstrations, and engage in family-fun activities at this free community fest.
Friday, Aug. 1
First Friday Art Walk | 4-8 p.m. | Downtown Vancouver, WA | Free | Businesses will offer special deals, live entertainment, and the opportunity to see and buy beautiful art — times and details vary by location.
2025 Chinese Festival | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free | The Oregon Chinese Coalition will celebrate Chinese American culture with food, arts and crafts, education, and live entertainment.
Obon Fest 2025 - A Celebration of Japanese Heritage | 2-9 p.m. | Oregon Buddhist Temple | Free | The family-friendly event — based on a centuries-old Buddhist observance — honors ancestors and departed loved ones with a Bon Odori folk dance, swordsmanship, sumo, food, and children’s games.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Sneaker Week PDX | Sunday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 8 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $0 | Sneakerheads, take note: the next five days will be filled with screenings, talks, and art.
Portland General Electric’s wildfire camera network is now available to the public. The cameras provide panoramic views of areas with high wildfire risk — including Portland’s Willalatin Tank and Lookout Point — to monitor fires and inform emergency management.
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A tsunami advisory was canceled yesterday for the Oregon coast, after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia caused alarm across the Pacific Ocean. Waves reached up to 1-2 ft high on some parts of the coastline. (OPB)
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More than 90% of members voted for the former Food Front grocery co-op in Nob Hill to become a Market of Choice. The local chain offered to buy the Food Front property for $1.54 million, but there’s no word yet on when the sale could be made final. (Oregon Live)
Sports
First Damien, now Jrue? The Trail Blazers are welcoming back yet another former player in Jrue Holiday, who was just reacquired in exchange for sending Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics. Catch up with the local experts of the Portland Trail Blazers with Locked On’s daily podcasts. (KGW)
Weather
The heat might not be going anywhere just yet, Portland. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warmer, wetter than average September and October for the Pacific Northwest. That’s not too far off from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s predictions, either.
Speaking of summer travel... lifestyle blog Local Adventurer ranked Portland No. 1 on its “15 Best Places to Visit in August in USA” list. With the average precipitation being the lowest this month, spend a day soaking up the sun at Columbia River Gorge.
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$1.21 trillion. That’s the eye-popping amount Americans owed in credit card debt in 2024 — a record high. If you owe more than $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help by offering a personalized debt settlement plan with no upfront fees + one low monthly payment.*
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Could your feet be comfier right now? We’ve got two summer shoe recommendations: these ultra-cushioned pillow slides and tried and true classic Crocs.*
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This week in 1930, the first-ever FIFA World Cup final took place, with host nation Uruguay defeating neighboring rivals Argentina 4-2. Fun fact: The Egyptian team was supposed to play at the tournament, but had to withdraw because they missed their South America-bound boat.
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