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A beehive slat covered in honey bees.
Culture
Classes for adults in Portland, OR
It’s never too late to add a new skill to your repertoire.
March 22, 2023 02:35 PM
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Ben McBee
For Sale signs in front of two homes with white picket fences, trees, and shrubs.
Development
Report: Best time to sell a Portland-area home
Housing market conditions will reach an ideal balance for sellers at different times nationally vs. locally, according to Realtor.com
March 15, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
The sun rises over the Portland skyline with Mount Hood silhouetted to the left and a bank of clouds over the Willamette River
Development
Which major local project would you want finished immediately?
If we had the power to instantly complete a major local infrastructure or development project, which project would we choose?
March 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
An excavator reaches high to grab and crush metal siding from a building.
Development
Grand Ronde tribe starts 3rd round of paper mill demolition
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is clearing the way to restore public access to the second most powerful waterfall in North America.
February 23, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A rendering shows people enjoying the future OMSI District
Development
OMSI District Master Plan gets the green light from the Portland Design Commission
The massive redevelopment in the Central Eastside will emphasize Indigenous connection to the land and promote economic growth.
February 20, 2023
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Ben McBee
A design rendering shows a building with timber beams and a slatted trellis at the corner of a busy public area.
Development
First look at the future East County Library
New details and design renderings paint the picture of Multnomah County Library’s highly anticipated “vibrant, diverse location.”
January 24, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A license plate shows two bees hovering over a field of red clover.
Airports and Transportation
New specialty Oregon license plate supports bees
The Pollinator Paradise plate celebrates the creatures who are vital to our ecosystem and economy by supporting ongoing research at Oregon State University.
January 24, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Variety of chickens in their pen
Real Estate
How to raise chickens in your backyard
Fresh eggs, every day.
January 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering of planter boxes, a large courtyard, trees, sculptures, and a glass pavilion sandwiched between brick buildings.
Development
Portland Art Museum begins work on $110M expansion project
The planned renovations and additions are designed to make the museum more accessible to all visitors.
January 18, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A plate of puffy balls of dough with powdered sugar on top
Culture
23 ways to experience hygge in Portland
This Danish concept emphasizes all things comfortable and cozy.
January 9, 2023
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Ben McBee
A gardener pulls a plant out of the dirt
Culture
Winter gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
It may be the dormant season for most growing things, but it’s the perfect time to plan ahead — spring will be here before you know it.
January 5, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial view of a neighborhood street where spaced out houses with manicured yards are surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
Culture
2023 predictions for Portland real estate
Real estate experts explain what Portland home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2023.
December 22, 2022
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Ben McBee
An aerial view of a hospital complex shows varied architectural styles and forested hilltops in the background
Business
Top industries and employers in the greater Portland area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in Portland and its surrounding counties with this guide to local business.
November 28, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 22, 2022
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Emily Shea
A shelf with pots surrounded by plants
Real Estate
15 places to buy indoor plants around Portland
For everything from pothos to palms — and the pots to put them in — crawl like a vine over to these stores.
November 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
A trail cuts through a lush forest of Douglas fir trees and ferns.
Outdoors
How to celebrate Portland Arbor Day this fall
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in planting and caring for urban trees on Oct. 29, 2022.
October 26, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A small group of people stands around raised garden beds in a courtyard.
Real Estate
Fall gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
Investing your time and energy now will lead to big rewards next spring
October 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A person loads a leafy tree into the back of a small pickup at the first 2022 PP&R Yard Tree Giveaway event at Mt Tabor Park.
Real Estate
Portland Parks & Recreation is giving away 2,000 free trees this fall
Community members can choose from 21 different kinds of yard trees at this year’s Yard Tree Giveaway events
October 12, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Artist Jeremy Nichols stands in front of his completed mural featuring bright, boldly colored modes of transit, local flowers, and pollinators.
Development
Colorful new mural welcomes people to Lloyd District
The tableau depicting various modes of transit, native flowers, pollinators + subtle nods to local icons greets pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Blumenauer Bridge
September 30, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A smokestack and building crumble in a cloud of smoke and dust.
Development
Oregon’s last coal-fired power plant gets explosive sendoff
Portland General Electric’s plant near Boardman came down in a cloud of dust and smoke
September 16, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Dew drops on a spider web
Real Estate
Pacific Northwest ‘spider season’ is upon us
You may see more spiders in late summer and fall, but that doesn’t mean there’s been a surge in their numbers
September 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Roots of Joy Botanicals | Photo via @sellwood_scenes
City
Neighborhood Guide: Sellwood-Moreland
August 26, 2022
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Ben McBee
Three people stand in front of a large outdoor cat enclosure.
Culture
10th Annual Catio Tour preview
August 25, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A golden sun casts warm light across a nursery filled with flowers, a yellow farmhouse, and a tall spiky looking tree
History
History of Portland’s monkey puzzle trees
August 2, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Introducing: PDXtoday Neighborhood Guides
July 29, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Turning brush into baskets
WildCraft Studio School hosts a variety of classes, ranging from basket weaving to knitting and even mushroom cultivation
July 19, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Water sprays from a garden hose toward a bed full of summer plants.
Culture
Summer gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
June 30, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Floating houses rest along a calm waterway under a cloudy sky in North Portland.
Culture
Life in a floating home in Portland, OR
June 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A grove of thin green and yellow bamboo
Culture
Bamboo for your yard and home in Portland, OR
June 23, 2022
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Ben McBee
A community garden with the St. Johns Bridge in the background
Culture
Community gardens in Portland, OR
April 8, 2022
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