Truthfully, we’re cheering for the Ducks in any season. | Photo by Bobak Ha’Eri
When it comes to sports, Portland has no shortage of teams to support. So this one’s for you, sports fanatics.
In honor of football season, we’ve listed two truths and one lie about Rose City’s fall sports scene. Make your best guess, then tap the button below for our full guide to see if you figured it out.
The original Oregon Duck was a live duck named Puddles.
Benny Beaver became Oregon State’s mascot after students found a beaver hiding in one of the classrooms.
Oregon State’s first football team hit the fields back when the school was called Oregon Agricultural College.
Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is making a comeback, and we want to feature your business.
We know, we know — it’s only September. But the early bird gets the worm, right?
That’s why we’re offering 20% off inclusion in our 2025 guide now through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Secure your spot to promote your business’ one-of-a-kind gift, festive product, or unique service.
The City of Portland recently announced plans to more than double the number of trees it plants each year — that will amount to about 10,000 trees annually by 2028. The Urban Forestry Division will prioritize areas currently lacking in shade, like Kenton, Cathedral Park, and Powellhurst. (KOIN)
Health
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center will close permanently in November due to consistently low patient occupancy. The unit was empty for 155 days in 2024, serving just over 120 patients all year. (KGW)
Eat
You still have four days to chow down for Portland’s first-ever Fried Chicken Week, a citywide event offering $10 fried chicken dishes at a range of restaurants. The event officially ends Sunday, Sept. 21 — see a map of participating locations.
Plan Ahead
Speaking of delicious eats, the inaugural Portland Craft Chocolate Festival is coming up soon from Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5. Attendees can expect tastings, demonstrations, talks, and pairings to go with lots and lots of chocolate. Tickets start at $25.
Closed
Aztec Willie’s has closed its doors after 31 years of serving up delicious burritos and salsa on Broadway. “To all the dancers, loyal guests and neighbors who have supported us over the decades: thank you,” said owner Willie Cardoso. (Oregon Live)
Featured
Portland is the No. 1 best city for coffee lovers in the US, per a new WalletHub report, which used metrics like average cost and cafes per capita. Whether you order something simple or take pleasure in making baristas’ mornings more complicated, we’ve got plenty of stellar coffee shops for you to try.
Sports
How are the Kraken’s prospects looking these days? Dig into it with the local experts of theSeattle Kraken with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Drink
A mellow moment in a can? Count us in. Cycling Frog is offering a free THC seltzer (just cover $2 shipping). Each flavor (Black Currant, Ruby Grapefruit, or Wild Cherry) pairs THC and CBD for a crisp, balanced sip that’s legal, low-key, and perfect for unwinding.*†‡
Upcoming tariffs could spike prices on car replacement parts, making auto maintenance in Portland even more expensive. One way to offset those costs? An extended auto warranty. This provider is offering $300 off new plans. T&Cs apply; see disclaimers for important consumer information.*
Biz
Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso(Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)†‡*
Did videos of ash blowing around Mount St. Helen’s give you a pause earlier this week? No need to worry — geologists confirmed that the clouds were caused by remnants of ash from the 1980s eruption being lofted into the air by strong eastern winds.
According to USGS, this phenomenon happens occasionally when high winds combine with dry, snow-free conditions. Mount St. Helens remains inactive — and there have been no reported impacts to air quality — but you can take a peek at how it’s doing today using the Johnston Ridge Observatory’s live webcam.
A great deal on a clothes steamer. Snag HiLIFE’s portable, handheld steamer while it’s 35% off — the steamer is quick to heat up, easy to use, and perfect for garment touch-ups without hauling out the ironing board.
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.
Have you noticed a difference in our Events section? We’ll be keeping things short and sweet from now on. If an event piques your interest, you can click the title to see a full description from the organizer.
Feel free to send us an email to let us know how you feel about this change + what kind of events you want to see.
‡Limit 1 can of seltzer. First-time customers only. Must be 21+.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
