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A demonstration table with small paper houses and flammable debris demonstrates how wildfires can threaten homes.

City

Learn how to protect your home during Wildfire Preparedness Weekend

The Oregon State Fire Marshal and Portland Fire and Rescue will host the educational event at the World Forestry Center on Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28.

April 23, 2024

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Ben McBee

2 people sit on a couch in the background with the back of another person in the foreground

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The Sports Bra at night with a crowd lined up outside on the sidewalk and hanging lights illuminating the interior where sports flags hang on walls and games play on TVs.

Business

The Sports Bra plans to franchise, expand with support of Reddit co-founder

The sports bar dedicated to women’s sports opened in April 2022 in Northeast Portland.

April 22, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Three miniature human figurines observe tiny pieces of art at the Portland Free Little Art Gallery.

Culture

Portland social media personalities we love to follow

Looking for funny, informative, and awe-inspiring content for your feed? Start with these folks in the City of Roses.

April 19, 2024

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Ben McBee

A top-down view of a laptop sitting on a table with an open notebook and pen sitting on top of it. Next to the laptop is a latte in a mug atop a white saucer. The latte has a foam heart on top.

Culture

Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest

We’ve narrowed down our poetry contest to these finalists: read and vote for your favorite poem.

April 18, 2024

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Brianna Williams

Culture

19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood

April 17, 2024

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Staff

A pale beige building peaks out from among spring blossoming trees and shrubs.

Food

Bauman’s Cider Company prepares to open 1st Portland taproom

The Marion County-based cidery has taken over Ecliptic Brewing’s former Moon Room in Southeast Portland.

April 16, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

This artistic rendering shows an open space with light-colored hardwood floors, bookshelves along multiple walls, floor-to-ceiling artwork, a mezzanine, and small tables for people to read or work at.

Culture

Literary Arts readies for Central Eastside relocation

The Portland nonprofit intends its new headquarters to serve as “a true cultural hub in our community.”

April 16, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Retail

Celebrate Earth Day with local makers

April 15, 2024

An artistic rendering shows a low, slate-colored stone wall with an open gateway and a paved path surrounded by gardens.

Culture

Metro reveals new design for Lone Fir Cemetery’s Block 14 memorial garden

The memorial will honor the untold stories of 2,800+ Chinese and Chinese American people buried at the Southeast Portland cemetery in the 19th and 20th centuries.

April 12, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez