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Historic elk statue to return to downtown Portland in 2024

The bronze statue atop the Thompson Elk Fountain was donated in 1900 by Portland Mayor David Thompson and once served as a watering hole for visitors and their horses.

August 10, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

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Hundreds of people ride their bikes across the top deck of Portland's Marquam Bridge during the annual Bridge Pedal event.

Events

Bridge Pedal puts Portland cyclists on a lofty perch

Providence organizes the annual walk/ride to give participants car-free access to the city’s bridges and freeways and fundraise for Better Outcomes thru Bridges (BOB) regional behavioral health programs.

August 9, 2023

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Ben McBee

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Loo-hoo: Vote for Portland’s best public bathroom

We flushed out seven of the most interesting bathrooms we’ve found around Portland. Who will take the porcelain throne?

August 8, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks line up against the Oregon State Beavers during the 2012 season.

Sports

What does the future hold for the UO-OSU rivalry?

With the University of Oregon swapping the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, the future of the Ducks’ storied college football matchup with the Oregon State Beavers is in doubt.

August 7, 2023

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Ben McBee

City

Help students get back to school in Portland

Schoolhouse Supplies connects students with the items they need to excel inside and outside of the classroom.

August 4, 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

Sports

Get social and stay active by signing up for a rec sports league in Portland

From futsal to pickleball, there are plenty of teams that could use your talents and camaraderie.

August 3, 2023

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Ben McBee

Events

Inaugural bike building festival MADE rolls into town

The trade event, held at Zidell Yards from Thursday, Aug. 24, to Sunday, Aug. 27, invites industry members and consumers to celebrate the craftsmanship of building bicycles by hand.

August 3, 2023

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Ben McBee

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