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Parks and Recreation
Portland’s official Heritage Trees connect past to present
More than 300 trees across the city are protected by law and serve as living landmarks.
March 31, 2023 02:16 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A shoulder and arm with a national parks services badge stands in the foreground. In the blurry background, an adult holds a child to look over the rail towards a body of water.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
March 31, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A light pole at a park in fall.
Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Ryan plots course to hasten the replacement of 243 light poles in Portland parks
Many people have expressed worries over the duration of time that parks will be darker while they await replacement light fixtures.
March 29, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A digital rendering of a future park expansion showing areas for sporting fields, parking, and public gathering areas.
Parks and Recreation
Work begins on Southeast Portland’s Parklane Park expansion
The existing 5-acre park will grow to 25 acres and feature several new amenities.
March 27, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A small rodent with short round ears sits among rocky terrain holding a daisy in its mouth as the sun lights it from behind.
Parks and Recreation
Oregon Zoo’s pika watch is back on
Volunteers interested in mapping American pika populations in the Columbia River Gorge are invited to free training sessions Thursday, May 11-Saturday, May 13.
March 24, 2023
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Ben McBee
A sandwich board sign with information about Ride Every Wednesday is propped up on 6th Avenue in downtown Portland.
Airports and Transportation
PBOT offers prizes to downtown commuters who leave the car at home
The Ride Every Wednesday campaign rewards downtown Portland commuters who take public transit, ride a bike, walk, or roll in March and April.
March 7, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A teal and white colored passenger train waits at a station.
Travel and Outdoors
Amtrak restores service between Portland and Vancouver, BC
Amtrak’s Cascades line is now operating its full, pre-pandemic route.
March 7, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Portland?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea
PDX Airport
City
How to get a REAL ID in Portland
Have you gotten your REAL ID before the May 7, 2025 deadline? Here’s how to apply in Oregon.
February 15, 2023
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Trevor Peters
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 license plate shows two bees hovering over a field of red clover.
Airports and Transportation
New specialty Oregon license plate supports bees
The Pollinator Paradise plate celebrates the creatures who are vital to our ecosystem and economy by supporting ongoing research at Oregon State University.
January 24, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
An open-air rooftop patio with chairs, a fire pit, and plants overlooks the city of Portland.
Travel and Outdoors
Renters at these Portland apartments can be part-time Airbnb hosts
The Airbnb-friendly apartments program gives some renters the chance to earn passive income by hosting a spare room or the entire unit.
January 12, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A light rail train passes beneath a marquee sign that reads "onward Rose City" on a rainy night.
Airports and Transportation
Take a free TriMet ride this New Year’s Eve
The public transit agency partnered with the Oregon Department of Transportation to help Portland party-goers get home safely.
December 21, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Several people stand behind a railing overlooking the ocean.
Outdoors
Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast
Oregon State Parks will host in-person viewing events Wednesday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Jan. 1.
December 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A freeway filled with semi trucks and cars with buildings in the background
Airports and Transportation
Portland to phase out the sale of petroleum diesel by 2030
The city is the first in the nation to do so.
December 8, 2022
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Ben McBee
Purple flowers and green vegetation sit in the foreground, with a glassy lake, glacier. and mountains behind.
Great Escapes
Great Escapes: Our guide to Cordova, AK
Pack your bags for wildlife viewing and wilderness adventure.
December 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
A waterfall plunges over the edge of a cliff surrounded by wintry conditions and snow
Outdoors
Winter Festival at Silver Falls State Park
Enjoy seasonal crafts, guided hikes, and nature education, plus take home a commemorative ornament.
November 30, 2022
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Ben McBee
A landscape image with a forested area in the foreground, city buildings, and hills and mountains in the distance under an overcast sky.
Travel and Outdoors
Holiday itinerary for Portland, OR
A holiday guide to must-see attractions, restaurants, and breweries for out-of-town guests in Portland, OR.
November 25, 2022
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Emily Shea
A dog and a woman wearing winter clothes sit on a fallen tree in front of a lighthouse by the Columbia River
Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Warrior Rock Lighthouse Point
When mild winter weather and weekends (or weekdays) align, this meandering Sauvie Island trail offers the chance to fill your lungs with brisk air and see Mount St. Helens
November 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
An aerial view looking down at two peoples' feet as they stand on teal-colored carpet with multi-colored designs.
Culture
The lowdown on Portland International Airport’s famous carpet
Gone for good... or is it?
November 3, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A silver aerial tram car heads uphill with skyscrapers and Mount Hood in the background.
Outdoors
Trek Portland’s 4T Trail
Explore the city by three different forms of public transportation — plus your feet.
October 31, 2022
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Ben McBee
A panoramic view of Bologna shows terracotta roofs, Renaissance architecture, and distant green hills.
Travel and Outdoors
Portland’s Sister City: Bologna, Italy
Say buongiorno to beautiful architecture, rich cuisine, and fascinating history in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
October 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
A woman stands in front of a floral wall with a glass of wine in hand
Food
Our Legacy Harvested’s 3rd 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., Nov. 5
October 19, 2022
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Ben McBee
A hand holds two bottles of olive oil in front of an olive tree
Travel and Outdoors
Durant at Red Ridge Farms’ 2022 Olio Nuovo Festival
All November long, visitors can savor a myriad of experiences, like wine tasting or touring Oregon’s only commercial olive mill
October 19, 2022
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Ben McBee
An aerial photo shows downtown Portland and the Willamette River
History
15 interesting facts about Portland, OR
How well do you know Portland, Oregon? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
October 7, 2022
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Ben McBee
A copper statue reaches down from its perch on a building
History
The History of Portlandia (the statue not the show)
The iconic sculpture is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States after the Statue of Liberty
October 5, 2022
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Ben McBee
A replica of the Statue of Liberty stands on a brick base.
Travel and Outdoors
Portland’s statues of liberty
Do you know where they stand?
October 5, 2022
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Ben McBee
A sternwheeler painted in red, white, and blue is docked in front of a bright sunset on a river.
News
Portland Spirit’s Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler tours to sail into the sunset
The current operator will offer cruises in the Gorge through the end of October
October 4, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A large, dome-like terminal space full of shops, restaurants, and travelers after they passed through security.
Travel and Outdoors
All you need to know about Portland International Airport
To help make your entire process at PDX as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 62 nonstop flights.
October 4, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A girl wearing zebra leggings flies through orange and yellow foliage on a zipline
Outdoors
Soar through fall colors at Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour
The zip line course takes you on a high-flying adventure through the forest canopy
October 3, 2022
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Ben McBee
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