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Red, yellow, green, and pink florals cover the bottom 8 ft or so of a light pole on a sidewalk outside of Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Events

The City of Roses bursts into bloom with large-scale public floral displays

April showers have brought May flowers in the form of the second annual Bloom Tour and pop-up installations.

May 10, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

This over-the-shoulder view shows a brown wooden table set with multiple dishes of varying sizes. Some plates bear colorful leafy greens while others contain burgundy-colored rice and curry.

Food

Get to know Portland’s 2024 James Beard Award finalists

Two chefs and two restaurants are among the honorees.

May 10, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

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A portrait of Bill Naito in 1990 shows a kind looking, elderly man wearing large glasses and a watch. He poses leaning his chin, covered in a low beard, on top of his stacked fists.

City

Seeking out the legacy of Bill Naito

Understanding the civic leader and entrepreneur’s contributions to Portland is key to truly knowing the city of today.

May 9, 2024

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Ben McBee

A historic photo shows flipped cars and devastation caused by a flood

History

Vanport Mosaic Festival keeps important history alive in Portland

The 9th Vanport Mosaic Festival will take place Saturday, May 18-Saturday, June 1, 2024.

May 9, 2024

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Ben McBee

The Portland city skyline on a partially cloudy day. The Ritz-Carlton tower rises above other downtown buildings.

Real Estate

Who are Portland’s millionaire homeowners?

A new study breaks down the latest IPUMS data on high-earning homeowners and changes in income brackets.

May 8, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler signs a document sitting at a large desk with a small Portland flag on it.

City

3 takeaways from Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposed budget

The outgoing mayor’s final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 is significantly larger than last year’s due to utility rate increases.

May 8, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A Winterhawks hockey player in a white jersey and helmet holds the Western Conference Championship trophy with a man in a grey suit and blue tie on the ice.

Sports

Portland Winterhawks win Western Conference title, advance to WHL championship

The junior ice hockey team only lost twice on the way to the final series and will now set their sights on winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time since 2013.

May 7, 2024

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Ben McBee

Under a large white canopy tent, attendees of Wine + Dine make their way along a long line of booths. In the foreground, someone holds a bottle of red wine conversing with two guests.

City

Help kids going through cancer find fun again at Wine & Dine

Nonprofit UKANDU’s fundraiser features 24 local restaurants and wineries and supports the organization’s camps and other programs.

May 7, 2024

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Ben McBee

a group of people sit on a lawn at a music festival