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Portland's skyline is half in shadow and half illuminated by the sunset. IN the background, dark purple storm clouds catch rays of sunlight.

Business

Breaking down the cost of living in Portland

How much does it cost to live in the City of Roses compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.

August 20, 2024

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Staff

A modern house with elegant landscaping and stonework sits elevated off a street, with a cotton candy pink sunset in the background.

Real Estate

Parade of Homes puts high-end Pacific Northwest architecture, design on display in Southwest Washington

The event, presented by The Building Industry Association of Clark County, will showcase three houses at a single site, Sept. 6-22.

August 19, 2024

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Ben McBee

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

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A hand pours a bottle of rose into a wine glass that says Block Party on it.

Events

Our Legacy Harvested’s 5th annual BIPOC Block Party comes to McMinnville

Enjoy the fruits of the nonprofit’s efforts to empower the wine industry’s BIPOC community on Sat., Aug. 31.

August 16, 2024

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Ben McBee

A blue house with shrubs in the front and a staircase is for sale. The sign displays two Windermere agents' names.

Real Estate

How difficult is it to buy a home in Portland?

This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Multnomah County.

August 16, 2024

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Brianna Williams

A rendering shows the future Belmont Library, with two stories, where the top is a burnt orange color with tons of windows.

Development

Say bye-bye to Belmont Library — for now

Multnomah County Library will close the branch Saturday, Sept. 7 for extensive renovations.

August 15, 2024

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Ben McBee

A long mall hallway with yellow lighting that has multiple dark, shuttered storefronts along the side. In the center of the hallway are three empty benches with plants on either side of them.

Culture

Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped

Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Portland’s past — plus hope for the future.

August 15, 2024

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Brianna Williams

One River School

August 14, 2024

A group of older adults hiking with a waterfall behind them.

Culture

17+ activities for retired locals in Portland

If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Portland.

August 14, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil