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City

Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood to breathe cleaner air with the help of nearly $1 million from EPA

Multnomah County will use the federal funding to improve climate resiliency and environmental justice in the historically underserved community.

November 6, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

A windy and steep trail makes its way up Saddle Mountain's summit in Oregon.

Travel and Outdoors

Hike of the Month: Saddle Mountain

After a lengthy closure that brought new vault toilets and trail upgrades, hikers can once again make the trek to the top for sweeping views of the Oregon Coast and the Cascade Range.

November 3, 2023

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Ben McBee

Author Amy Butcher does a talk in front of an audience at Powell's Books

Culture

Would-be Portland novelists, take note: National Novel Writing Month is here

November is National Novel Writing Month. Sharpen those pencils. Your New York Times Bestseller may be on the charts soon.

November 7, 2023

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Jonathan Shipley

Food

‘Dwanta’ approved: Salt & Straw launches first-ever ice cream cakes

Salt & Straw Ice Cream teamed up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (whose holiday alter ego is “Dwanta”) on the new, limited-edition dessert.

November 8, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

A sign for the Portland teachers strike is duct taped to the front of a sign for Holy Ghost Bar in Southeast Portland.

Food

Buy a Portland Public Schools teacher a beer

With the strike and ongoing contract negotiations, several local bars and breweries are showing their support by offering teachers and educators a chance to blow off some steam at a discount.

November 7, 2023

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Ben McBee