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A large elm tree with bare branches towers over a five-story brick building in downtown Portland in winter.
Travel and Outdoors
154-year-old elm tree in downtown Portland to be cut down
The elm tree, officially known as Heritage Tree #1, sustained major damage last winter.
July 25, 2024 04:23 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A red highland cow lifts its chin just above a wire fence looking for treats.
Travel and Outdoors
Head up to Highland Farms to meet a herd of ‘hairy coos’
The property on the way to Mount Hood offers animal tours, hosts private events, and has Airbnbs to reserve for your next getaway.
July 18, 2024
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Ben McBee
A crowd of people face a small outdoor stage in the mountains on a summer day.
Travel and Outdoors
Summertime fun for all ages on Mount Hood
Hike, mountain bike, disc golf, and more at these mountain resorts.
July 9, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Ramona Falls, a 120-ft horstail falls, cascades in rivulets down a basalt column cliff.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Ramona Falls
This long yet not-too-arduous trek requires an intrepid spirit, but the reward is well worth it.
July 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
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
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
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A luxury picnic setup in a lavender field with a low wooden table, plates, drinks, pillows, and an umbrella on a sunny day.
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Plan a perfect Portland picnic
From snack shopping to location scouting, we’ve got you covered when you need a break from your backyard.
June 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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A person holds a glass of yellow colored liquid. Designs on the front of the glass read "SOMA Kombucha taprooms."
Food
The ‘world’s healthiest kombucha’ is brewed in Portland
SOMA Kombucha is marketed as having higher concentrations of naturally occurring probiotics and nutrients than other kombucha brands.
July 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Small metal cups hold an assortment of school supplies, including colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes, and rulers.
Culture
Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our community. Show your support by sharing a local teacher’s supplies wishlist ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.
July 23, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
A hand pulls a six pack of Migration Brewing's Straight Outta Portland out of a store refrigerator. The cans are a white/silver and another six pack to the right is light blue.
Food
Local libations: A round of Portland-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Portland nod there — these craft beers found around PDX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A painting of a pigeon on top of a Benson Bubbler.
History
History of Portland’s Benson Bubblers
The first of the Rose City’s iconic drinking fountains was installed in 1912.
July 21, 2024
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Ben McBee
Dozens of people stand in an outdoor plaza wearing eye-catching sneakers.
Events
Sneaker Week 2024 will kick off with 3 days of workshops, demos, performances
The annual festivities give sneaker enthusiasts the chance to brush shoulders with creatives and leaders in the footwear industry.
July 19, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two hands clink their glasses containing red- and peach-colored liquids. One glass features a city skyline and the name "Portland," while the other reads "PDXtoday."
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Portland.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
Cirque du Soleil performers form a human tower, while one in the foreground holds a large teeter totter.
Events
Catch high-flying acrobatics under the big top with Cirque du Soleil
The touring show “Kooza” will run from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Portland Expo Center.
July 18, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Events
The Sports Bra winds up for 3rd annual Pride Block Party
The Northeast Portland pub that only shows women’s athletics has a stacked lineup of activities.
July 17, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Two men and two women are seated at a table in a restaurant with plates of food in front of them. They're smiling at the camera.
Culture
Would you eat dinner with 5 strangers? Timeleft wants to help you make friends in Portland
The app uses an algorithm to match like-minded locals and arranges meet-ups at restaurants of its choosing.
July 17, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Artist Jack Kent poses with a flying V guitar, decorated with a cartoon seagull, slung over his shoulders. He also wears a black hat with Rip City in white and red lettering. His T-shirt says Fine Art & Jazz Festival from Newport, Oregon.
Culture
Artist Spotlight: Sketchy People
Jack Kent turned people watching into an art in Portland, capturing eight years (and counting) of the city’s unique scenes and quirky characters through his comics series.
July 16, 2024
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Ben McBee