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Two researchers look and point at a small container of water next to a river on a sunny day.

Travel and Outdoors

New grant funds research to study toxic algae blooms in Oregon waterways

Scientists say the frequency, duration, and intensity of algae blooms in Northwest waterways are increasing each year.

July 17, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

A view of the trailhead at Powell Butte Nature Park with Mount Hood in the background

Travel and Outdoors

Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Portland

These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.

July 17, 2023

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Trevor Peters

A view of Bridgeport Village's park-like green area.

Events

Family-friendly music and fun at Bridgeport Village all summer long

From local performers like Aaron Nigel Smith to movie deals and pop-ups, the season is filled with things to do at the Tigard mall.

July 14, 2023

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Ben McBee

People in colorful outfits stand on a stage, holding an official Guinness World Record poster in front of a crowd.

Culture

Drag-A-Thon claims Guinness World Record for longest drag show

The 48-hour drag event at Darcelle XV Showplace in Old Town featured 60 performers, 60 emcees, and thousands of attendees.

July 13, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

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Culture

Austin, Portland, Asheville: Which city is the weirdest?

All three cities have adopted the slogan “Keep Austin/Portland/Asheville Weird.” We crossed state lines to explore the quirky characteristics of each place.

July 13, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

A sign maker with Portland Bureau of Transportation guides prints of street signs off of a roller.

City

How Portland’s street signs are made

File this under “satisfying things to stare at for hours.”

July 12, 2023

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Ben McBee

Martin Skegg and Mallory Smith, founders of Alt Wine Fest, sit on the lawn sipping wine with lavender and vineyards in the background.

Food

Q+A: Mallory Smith, co-founder of Alt Wine Fest

Together with business partner Martin Skegg, she planted the seed of recognition for Oregon-grown wines that aren’t pinot noir. The event’s sprouted into a showcase of wonderful lesser-known grape varieties — and it’s back for a third year.

July 12, 2023

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Ben McBee

Travel and Outdoors

Your ultimate guide to tours of Portland

Explore the City of Roses through the lens of history, food, drink, and art on these tours.

July 11, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Culture

We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in Portland

In celebration of the “Barbie” movie hitting the big screen on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in the City of Roses.

July 11, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

a woman with her hands up stands on a stage in front of a podium