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Mount St. Helens rises over a hazy horizon with a light dusting of snow on its peak. In front you can see the blue stripe of the Columbia River and falls colors that blanket Portland. The Fremont Bridge's white arch peeks just above the evergreen trees in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Council Crest Park
Get your steps in as you climb to one of Portland’s tallest points, which offers vistas of five Cascade peaks as well as an off-leash dog park.
October 22, 2024 02:43 PM
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Ben McBee
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Events
Help rid Portland’s natural areas of invasive vines on No Ivy Day
Volunteer your time at one of 17 No Ivy Day events across the metro area.
October 21, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A woman jumps in the air with arms and legs outstretched, casting a shadow on a slope made of red earth at the Painted Cove hiking trail.
Play
Hit the Road: a Central Oregon road trip that rocks
For people who love geology — or anyone who just appreciates striking scenery — there should be no reluctance hopping in the car for a few hours to travel to the other side of the Cascades.
October 16, 2024
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Ben McBee
A tree mascot high fives kids at a forested park in Portland.
Travel and Outdoors
How to celebrate Portland Arbor Day this fall
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in planting and caring for urban trees.
October 9, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A crowd of people fill the street at Multnomah Days in 2009, a street fair in Southwest Portland. You can see lots of canopies and booths along both sidewalks.
Live
Neighborhood Guide: Multnomah Village
Nestled in Southwest Portland, this neighborhood retains a small-town charm with residential streets and green spaces surrounding shops, eateries, and art galleries concentrated at its heart.
October 1, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A rendering of the future OMSI District shows people milling about a mixed-use inner city space, featuring tall buildings and plaza areas.
City
Portland City Council funding pushes OMSI District closer to 2025 groundbreaking
New renderings are also giving us a look at the district’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ Center for Tribal Nations.
September 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
People sit in a pop-up park made of painted cardboard tubes.
City
PARK(ing) Day returns, empowering Portlanders to reimagine public spaces
The international event came to the city in 2006.
August 29, 2024
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Ben McBee
A waterfall plunges in smooth white over a rocky ledge.
Development
Closed for construction: Oregon state parks to receive repairs thanks to GO Bonds
The effort will help revitalize eight state parks, but the ongoing construction will result in full or partial closures through 2026.
August 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center sits on a flat hill overlooking wetland habitat dried out during the summer.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Diverse habitats support an abundance of flora and fauna at the edges of nearby cities.
August 19, 2024
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Ben McBee
Three dances in yellow dresses dancing for the Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn
Culture
Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana returns for its 60th year
The annual festival will bring food, dance, music, lucha libre, and a parade to Legion Park Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18.
August 12, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A large elm tree with bare branches towers over a five-story brick building in downtown Portland in winter.
Travel and Outdoors
154-year-old elm tree in downtown Portland to be cut down
The elm tree, officially known as Heritage Tree #1, sustained major damage last winter.
July 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Events
The roller derby world championships are coming to Portland
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Culture
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Sun shines on the front of Portland City Hall, where the local government operates.
City
Here’s how the 2024 general election will change Portland city government
Portlanders have big choices ahead of them as the city prepares to enter 2025 with a new mayor and 12 City Council members.
October 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
People sitting in a dramatically lit wooden booth eat small plates and drink cocktails.
Food
Where to grab a late-night meal in Portland
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around the Rose City.
October 24, 2024
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A multi wall mural shows a Sandworm from the Beetlejuice movie and other pumpkin inspired paintings.
City
This is not a trick: New Central Eastside murals are a treat ahead of Halloween
The space will double as an edible garden and event space.
October 24, 2024
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Ben McBee
An animator's hand poses a miniature stop-motion figurine of a smiling Sasquatch wearing a suit and bowtie.
Business
LAIKA will help Portland State University develop new animation program
The Oscar-winning studio will also fund scholarships for six students.
October 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Play
Pitch in with these volunteer opportunities in Portland
This list of volunteer opportunities around Rose City includes everything from fostering a pet to mentoring at-risk youth.
October 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez