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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
Oktoberfest in Portland supermarkets
Food
Where to eat and drink like a German in Portland, OR
From schnitzel to schwarzbier, there are plenty of options
September 15, 2022
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Eva Limmer
Hiking through the maple trees in the shadow of a rocky cliff
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Beacon Rock
Climb a mile-long switchback trail cut into the stone cliff sides
September 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Food
Quite a night at Quaintrelle
Celebrate the destination restaurant’s sixth anniversary, as well as its first year at the new location on Southeast Clinton Street.
September 7, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Portlands around the world
Where are you heading first?
September 2, 2022
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Sophie Cloonan
A grid of photos of employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Happy Cup Coffee
Business
Happy Cup Coffee Company hires people with potential
July 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
A scenic view of green wine country
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to wine country
Rolling hills and sprawling vineyards to discover — wine not?
July 15, 2022
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Ben McBee
A sunset with a cloud-filled sky as a wave crashes on the sand.
Play
Hit the Road: an outdoor adventure down the Oregon Coast
Head west to explore tide pools, dig into fish ‘n’ chips, and fall asleep to the sound of surf.
June 24, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An interior shot of a restaurant with Fermentation written across the wall
Food
Learn the art and science of fermentation
Your Friendly Neighborhood Beneficial Bacteria Emporium
May 11, 2022
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Ben McBee
A little free library outside a home with lots of plants
Culture
Little Free Libraries in Portland
There’s an app for that
May 4, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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History
History of tolling on the Interstate Bridge
At various times through the years, people hoping to cross over the Columbia River had to pay to do so — and possibly will have to again
April 6, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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People gather and dance in a city street in front of a small stage shaded by a white sail as musicians play and clap.
Events
Music on Main brings free outdoor concerts to downtown Portland
All ages are invited to enjoy the weekly shows near the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
July 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A newly finished rain garden shows young plants outside of a white home in Portland. .You can see a solid drainpipe that empties the downspout into the river rock French drain.
Real Estate
Q+A: How to build a rain garden in Portland
Misha Ashton, owner of Revive Gardens PDX, offers some tips on channeling excess water runoff into a vibrant natural area in your yard.
July 3, 2024
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Ben McBee
Fireworks explode over a river as crowds of people look on. An orange glow lights up the city and a bridge.
Events
Fourth of July celebrations in Portland
Whether you’re more of a picnic or a rodeo person, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around the City of Roses.
July 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A Portland-style hot do with blackberries, hazelnuts, kale, tater tots, goat cheese, and mustard.
Food
Take a bite out of the Portland-style hot dog
Chicago’s got one and even Seattle has their own signature recipe, so we are planting our little biodegradable flag on the hot dog map.
July 2, 2024
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Ben McBee
Police officers on brown horses ride in a parade.
City
Police officers once patrolled Portland’s streets on horseback
The Portland Police Bureau had an on-again, off-again relationship with its mounted patrol unit.
July 1, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
People sit on the upper levels of a sprawling concrete fountain as water flows over its many ledges.
City
Portland decades: the 1970s
Activism, music, a quickly changing urban landscape, and the rise of adult stores marked Portland’s “Me Decade.”
July 1, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
The Portland Oregon Sign in Old Town.
Culture
Portland’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs — though we actually have one of those too.
June 28, 2024
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Ben McBee
A father and son pose in Creative Culture's Splatter Studio, covered completely in paint.
Culture
Creative Culture to open Splatter Studio at its Portland location
Paint the room red — or whatever color you want.
June 28, 2024
An open hand holds three painted rocks with the words "Love Hard."
Culture
Portland pursuits: Hiding painted rocks ‘adds beauty, kindness, and joy’
Rock painting is a budget-friendly activity, fun for all ages, and encourages community.
June 27, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Magenta- and pink-colored flowers bloom on long stems.
Travel and Outdoors
Metro helps 2 PNW wildflowers recover from threatened status
Golden paintbrush and Nelson’s checker-mallow were recently removed from the Endangered Species Act.
June 27, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez