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A black-and-white photograph showing the silhouette of the corner of a building, a power pole, distant hills, and a small, saucer-shaped object at a slight angle in the sky.

Culture

The 1950 UFO photos that thrust a local farming couple into the national spotlight

Decades later, two images taken by Paul Trent at his farm in Dayton still fascinate UFO enthusiasts.

August 2, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

An archway with a metal sign featuring the words "Hawthorne Asylum" stretches over an opening in a walled complex at a street corner with food carts and people visible inside.

City

Did a psychiatric hospital once exist at the site of the Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod?

More than 20 food and drink vendors currently operate at the Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod in Southeast Portland.

August 2, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Travel and Outdoors

Luxury cruise line Crystal announces stop in Portland in 2024

Crystal Cruises halted sailing in 2022 after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.

July 31, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

A plate with olives, crackers, preserved meats, cheeses, and various vegetables sits atop a dark wood table surrounded by drinks.

Food

Cocktail bar Fools and Horses slings sultry vibes, paniolo flavors in the Pearl District

Fools and Horses presents a unique opportunity to taste the blending of Western cattle ranching culture and Pacific island ingredients.

August 4, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Three women wearing mermaid tails, shells, and brightly colored maritime accessories sit on the side of a parade float covered in ocean-themed items.

Events

Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival to bring undersea fun to dry land

The seventh annual event supports community connection to Portland’s waterways while celebrating local artists and entertainers.

July 25, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Tattoo artist Jaime Farmer poses with his two dogs in the forest.

Culture

Artist spotlight: Black Marrow Tattoo

Raised in a children’s bookstore, Hawaii native Jaime Farmer inks his unique, storybook-style on clients from his studio in Southeast Portland.

May 21, 2024

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Ben McBee

A rendering shows Ambar Estate's new tasting room at its Newberg, Oregon vineyard. The architecture is moder and light, with lots of glass.

Business

Sip at Ambar Estate’s new tasting room on the summer solstice

The Willamette Valley’s first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard is hosting a grand opening on Thursday, June 20, featuring elegant vintages and scenic vistas.

May 22, 2024

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Ben McBee

Three drinking vessels on a brown wood table: one contains brown colored liquid with pebble-like ice cubes, another holds a ruby red concoction with mint leaves and lemon peel, and the third is a rectangular-shaped glass with blue skulls and bamboo designs and an orchid garnish.

Food

Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us

We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Portland, OR from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.

May 24, 2024

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Monica Garske

A room full of shelves and free-standing displays of books.

Business

Rose City Reads celebrates 6 months of selling used books

The shop is operated by the Friends of Multnomah County Library.

May 28, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Five Salt & Straw ice cream cones sit underneath beer taps, each one labeled with a brewery.

Food

Salt & Straw’s brewery series pours new flavors ahead of Portland Beer Week

Taste ice cream collaborations with Breakside Brewery and other craft beer makers starting Friday, May 31 and enjoy the festival June 14-23.

May 29, 2024

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Ben McBee