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PDXtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 14, 2025 08:09 AM
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Emily Shea-Owen
Plastic lawn flamingoes stand guard in front of a shiny Airstream trailer, which has a yellow bike in front. The sun is setting off to the right of the frame, casting a warm golden glow over everything.
Travel and Outdoors
Slip away for a stay at these luxurious Airstream parks
Portlanders can take a short trip to wine country or a farther getaway on the Oregon Coast.
June 18, 2024
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Ben McBee
La Familia Cider owners Jose and Shani Gonzalez (right) pose with their four children (left) in front of their Salem cider house.
Food
La Familia Cider brings its aguas frescas-inspired beverages to Portland
The Salem-based business will open its second location in the former Portland Cider House space on Southeast Hawthorne Street.
June 4, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Food
Eating green: Your guide to the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Portland
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of the Rose City.
June 3, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Events
1st annual Portland Book Week is a love letter to local readers, businesses
More than 50 independent bookstores in the Portland metro area will participate in the event taking place June 10-16.
May 28, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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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
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
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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
People sit on the lawn in left field at a Portland Pickles game. The sun is diffused into rays through trees in the background.
Culture
Ways to meet new people in Portland
This could be the beginning of a great friendship.
May 17, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Food
Steeplejack Brewing plans to open new location in Southeast Portland
The company’s fourth taphouse will also include a food cart pod, coffee bar, and bakery counter.
May 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Business
SaberForge in Oregon City makes lightsabers for all, no midi-chlorians required
Custom sabers built with locally manufactured parts are SaberForge’s speciality.
May 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 21, 2024
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