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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 04:23 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A family sits on the grass with Blue Lake in the background. Dad holds a fishing pole and sits in a camp chair.
City
Help Metro pick a design for the Blue Lake Regional Park remodel
Three options are available at the online survey, open until Aug. 15.
July 12, 2024
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Ben McBee
Fireworks explode over a river as crowds of people look on. An orange glow lights up the city and a bridge.
Events
Fourth of July celebrations in Portland
Whether you’re more of a picnic or a rodeo person, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around the City of Roses.
July 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A luxury picnic setup in a lavender field with a low wooden table, plates, drinks, pillows, and an umbrella on a sunny day.
Food
Plan a perfect Portland picnic
From snack shopping to location scouting, we’ve got you covered when you need a break from your backyard.
June 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two people run through the water jets at Salmon Street Springs Fountain in downtown Portland's Waterfront Park. It's a sunny day with blue sky and green-leafed trees in the background.
City
Cool off at these pools, splash pads, and fountains in Portland
Interactive fountains and splash pads offer swim-free aquatic fun, while outdoor pools can help the whole family burn off extra energy while beating the heat.
June 19, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two adults show an educational booth to a child underneath Hoyt Arboretum's Stevens Pavillion. There are a microscope, papers, and book on the table.
Events
Find your BTF (Best Trees Forever) at Hoyt Arboretum’s Family Forest Days
Connect with nature in your neck of the woods at two events on Saturday, July 13 and Saturday, Aug. 17.
June 14, 2024
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Ben McBee
A set of concrete stairs in a neighborhood with flowering trees.
City
Explore Portland’s ‘hidden’ stair walks step by step
Public stairways connect neighborhood streets across the City of Roses, offering views and a free alternative to gym exercise.
June 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A family raised their hands inside a tiger on a CityFair carnival ride.
Events
Use all 5 senses to enjoy the Portland Rose Festival
Don’t stop at simply sniffing the flowers — but please, take your time — as you experience the city’s longest-running celebration.
May 23, 2024
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Ben McBee
An aerial view of a stretch of Willamette River shoreline owned by OMSI where the city of Portland will carry out restoration efforts and make space for a future park.
City
City of Portland will use $500K grant from Metro to restore riverbank near OMSI
The Eastbank Crescent mitigation bank project will improve natural habitat and lay the groundwork for a future waterfront park.
April 26, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A site rendering shows plans to imrpove Berrydale Park in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood. The baseball fields will remain in the bottom left corner, with a new skate park and playgrounds taking up the right side where trees are.
City
Improvements are inbound for Berrydale Park
With additional funding, the project can move forward with construction slated to start later in 2024.
April 9, 2024
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Ben McBee
The Boom Bike is a bike with a built in platform, where two people can sit and perform music while another pedals.
Events
Portland Sunday Parkways brings the music with Boom Bike PDX
The mobile soundstage will bring live music performances to the summertime events.
April 5, 2024
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Ben McBee
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A person holds a glass of yellow colored liquid. Designs on the front of the glass read "SOMA Kombucha taprooms."
Food
The ‘world’s healthiest kombucha’ is brewed in Portland
SOMA Kombucha is marketed as having higher concentrations of naturally occurring probiotics and nutrients than other kombucha brands.
July 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Small metal cups hold an assortment of school supplies, including colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes, and rulers.
Culture
Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our community. Show your support by sharing a local teacher’s supplies wishlist ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.
July 23, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
A hand pulls a six pack of Migration Brewing's Straight Outta Portland out of a store refrigerator. The cans are a white/silver and another six pack to the right is light blue.
Food
Local libations: A round of Portland-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Portland nod there — these craft beers found around PDX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A painting of a pigeon on top of a Benson Bubbler.
History
History of Portland’s Benson Bubblers
The first of the Rose City’s iconic drinking fountains was installed in 1912.
July 21, 2024
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Ben McBee
Dozens of people stand in an outdoor plaza wearing eye-catching sneakers.
Events
Sneaker Week 2024 will kick off with 3 days of workshops, demos, performances
The annual festivities give sneaker enthusiasts the chance to brush shoulders with creatives and leaders in the footwear industry.
July 19, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two hands clink their glasses containing red- and peach-colored liquids. One glass features a city skyline and the name "Portland," while the other reads "PDXtoday."
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Portland.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A red highland cow lifts its chin just above a wire fence looking for treats.
Travel and Outdoors
Head up to Highland Farms to meet a herd of ‘hairy coos’
The property on the way to Mount Hood offers animal tours, hosts private events, and has Airbnbs to reserve for your next getaway.
July 18, 2024
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Ben McBee
Cirque du Soleil performers form a human tower, while one in the foreground holds a large teeter totter.
Events
Catch high-flying acrobatics under the big top with Cirque du Soleil
The touring show “Kooza” will run from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Portland Expo Center.
July 18, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Events
The Sports Bra winds up for 3rd annual Pride Block Party
The Northeast Portland pub that only shows women’s athletics has a stacked lineup of activities.
July 17, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two men and two women are seated at a table in a restaurant with plates of food in front of them. They're smiling at the camera.
Culture
Would you eat dinner with 5 strangers? Timeleft wants to help you make friends in Portland
The app uses an algorithm to match like-minded locals and arranges meet-ups at restaurants of its choosing.
July 17, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez