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A procession of people holding illuminated lanterns and dazzling LED lights, wearing shiny funky outfits, marches down the street while a MAX train speeds by in the background. The parade is part of the Portland Winter Light Festival.

Events

The Portland Winter Light Festival shines bright in the dark

Each year, the event builds community and adds some sparkle to the dark winter months with illuminating art installations across the city.

January 31, 2024

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Ben McBee

The Portland Bureau of Transportation's pothole repair crew works on a large patch in the street.

City

Filling in the cracks on how potholes are patched in Portland

Keeping our city’s roads smooth is a monumental task, but you can pitch in.

January 31, 2024

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Ben McBee

A child in a pink jacket and beanie navigates a rope and beam feature at the new playground in Errol Heights Park. An adult waits nearby to catch the child if they fall.

City

Errol Heights Park Project finishes, bringing inclusivity and improved access to nature in SE Portland

Upgrades to the 16-acre site in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood include a new playground and wildlife viewing spots.

January 30, 2024

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Ben McBee

A large mostly black dog with pale blond markings on its muzzle and eyebrows. It has folded ears, soft brown eyes, and a long nose.

Culture

Pets available for adoption in the Portland area

Meet your new best friend.

January 29, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A hiker wearing a rain jacket walks along the Buxton Trussle, a 80-foot high bridge on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. The bridge is level with trees and you can see a wooded January hillside in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

Hike of the Month: Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Hikers, bikers, and horse riders can all enjoy this 21-mile path that winds its way along a former railroad bed through the scenic forested foothills of the Oregon Coast Range.

January 26, 2024

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Ben McBee

A floral arch stands at the edge of a rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline with chairs set in rows in the foreground, lining an aisle.

Culture

These Portland area wedding venues take (and cut) the cake

Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.

January 25, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."

Retail

The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024

Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.

January 24, 2024

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Vagney Hampshire

An English style cottage sits among trees on the left of a street with no sidewalk, where a green minvan and red car are parked on opposite sides of the street.

City

Welcome to Maywood Park, the enclave city located within Portland

It’s likely that you’ve never have heard of it, but about 829 people live on this 0.17 square miles of land, incorporated as a result of a historic clash with the Oregon Highway Commission.

January 24, 2024

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Ben McBee