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The illuminated outline of a martini glass affixed to a multi-story home lights up the night.
History
Portland’s illuminated martini glass in the West Hills
The 30-ft-by-30-ft sign is turned on for the holiday season each year.
November 18, 2025 04:17 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
Five women pose for a photo at the SheBrew Festival in Portland
Food
8th annual SheBrew Festival is back and bigger than ever
The fundraiser event will feature more than 40 professional brewers and 10 homebrewers who identify as female.
February 24, 2023
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Ben McBee
An overhead shot shows a messy table with cracked eggs and flower as a hand rolls fresh pasta.
Food
Where to take cooking classes in Portland
Feed your belly and your brain. Bon appétit.
February 20, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Get your good (and goofy) side at Family Photo Studio
The contemporary take on the golden era of mall portrait photography opened in the Lloyd Center in November 2022.
February 14, 2023
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Ben McBee
A view of the The Hoxton, Portland, with a Chinatown gate to the right of it
Food
Order room service from food carts at The Hoxton, Portland
The downtown Portland hotel’s ground-level restaurant, Lovely Rita, will host a rotation of food carts
February 6, 2023
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Ben McBee
A view looking straight across the St. Johns Bridge
Events
St. Johns Bizarre returns for its 14th year
Mark this neighborhood celebration on your calendar for Saturday, May 13
February 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
A close up shot of light brown gelato with citrus peels, star anise and pine nuts as garnish
Food
Fall in love with Rosita de cacao gelato
The week of Valentine’s Day just got sweeter with this flavorful collaboration from the culinary minds behind Pinolo Gelato and Clandestino.
February 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
Portland's Hollywood Theater rises above the street in shadow
Arts
Find second-run movies with Revival Hub PDX
The calendar aggregates all of the “classic, cult, weird and wonderful films” showing at Portland’s independent theaters.
January 31, 2023
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Ben McBee
Chef Marcus Oliver cracks a smile during an interview with Feed the Mass
Food
Feed the Mass hosts FED Talks
The Portland nonprofit, which provides meal services and culinary education, is partnering with local chefs for fundraising dinners in 2023.
January 27, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Food
Bars and restaurants with prizes in Portland
From passports to stamp cards, these establishments incentivize eating and drinking with them.
January 25, 2023
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Ben McBee
Two people stand in an art museum looking at different paintings.
Arts
Where to see Isaka Shamsud-Din’s art around Portland
His murals span more than 50 years and can be found in public buildings and schools
January 23, 2023
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Ben McBee
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A large rectangular high school building, partly clad in red brick with metallic accents, overlooks a track and field complex.
Education
39 elementary, middle, and high schools in Portland
From Hillsdale to Parkrose, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Portland.
August 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Vaux’s swift watch in Northwest Portland
Every September, thousands of migrating birds roost in Chapman Elementary School’s chimney before flying to Central America and Venezuela.
August 23, 2024
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Ben McBee
A waterfall plunges in smooth white over a rocky ledge.
Development
Closed for construction: Oregon state parks to receive repairs thanks to GO Bonds
The effort will help revitalize eight state parks, but the ongoing construction will result in full or partial closures through 2026.
August 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
People at tables playing trivia at Wonderwood Springs
Culture
15 weekday events in Portland
Don’t wait for the weekend — explore these recurring weeknight shows, games, drink deals, and more throughout Portland.
August 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A group of people gather for an outdoor, educational session at Rad Myco.
Culture
Rad Myco returns to Brown Bottle Farm for its 2024 festival
The four-day celebration of mushrooms and lichens takes places on the Mulino, OR, farm from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29.
August 20, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A postcard-style image with the "American Idol" logo and "Oregon Auditions" outlined in gold.
Culture
‘Idol Across America’ lets Oregonians audition for ‘American Idol’
Locals can virtually audition for the talent competition on Monday, Aug. 26 and could be invited to appear in front of the celebrity judging panel.
August 20, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Portland's skyline is half in shadow and half illuminated by the sunset. IN the background, dark purple storm clouds catch rays of sunlight.
Business
Breaking down the cost of living in Portland
How much does it cost to live in the City of Roses compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.
August 20, 2024
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Staff
A modern house with elegant landscaping and stonework sits elevated off a street, with a cotton candy pink sunset in the background.
Real Estate
Parade of Homes puts high-end Pacific Northwest architecture, design on display in Southwest Washington
The event, presented by The Building Industry Association of Clark County, will showcase three houses at a single site, Sept. 6-22.
August 19, 2024
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Ben McBee
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center sits on a flat hill overlooking wetland habitat dried out during the summer.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Diverse habitats support an abundance of flora and fauna at the edges of nearby cities.
August 19, 2024
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Ben McBee
A hand pours a bottle of rose into a wine glass that says Block Party on it.
Events
Our Legacy Harvested’s 5th annual BIPOC Block Party comes to McMinnville
Enjoy the fruits of the nonprofit’s efforts to empower the wine industry’s BIPOC community on Sat., Aug. 31.
August 16, 2024
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Ben McBee