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Travel and Outdoors
The ultimate road trip to Ashland, OR
Hit the road and head to this artistic city just north of the California border — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
April 18, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Airports and Transportation
Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A Google Street View photo shows two people standing in a rose garden with tall evergreen trees in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Portland street view scavenger hunt
Can you guess where in Portland these images were taken?
April 13, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Google rolls out new tree canopy map to help Portland stay cool
Google Search users will also see emergency alerts during the next extreme heat event.
April 12, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial photos shows a modern house on the edge of a grove of deciduous trees with a valley stretching away below into the distance.
Live
Book an unforgettable stay at these amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals in Portland
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Portland, Oregon, and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
April 11, 2023
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Ben McBee
Cherry trees covered in pink blossoms form two rows in a grassy area next to a pathway and benches.
City
Join a Portland-area cleanup event for Earth Day 2023
Help restore the City of Roses’ luster by volunteering to remove litter and other debris on Saturday, April 22.
April 10, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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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
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Cambrie Juarez
A panoramic view of a lake nestled at the top of a mountain whose top collapsed some 7,700 years ago.
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
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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
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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
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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
Portland Bureau of Transportation officers raise their right hand to swear into the office.
City
Parking violators beware, Portland’s new enforcement officers are coming to your neighborhood
The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s bolstered forces intend to better enforce vehicle registration, missing license plates, and other common infractions starting Monday, July 8.
June 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
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City
Celebrating Portland’s LGBTQ+ sites on the National Register of Historic Places
With the addition of Erv Lind Field and McMenamins Crystal Hotel, the city now contains 10% of such locations in the country.
June 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
A luxury picnic setup in a lavender field with a low wooden table, plates, drinks, pillows, and an umbrella on a sunny day.
Food
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