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Hike of the Month: Ape Cave
August 29, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Three people stand in front of a large outdoor cat enclosure.
Culture
10th Annual Catio Tour preview
August 25, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A man wearing sunglasses takes a selfie from the backseat of a personal watercraft with the the St. Johns Bridge in the background
Travel and Outdoors
Ride a personal watercraft on the Willamette River
Learn from our Sea-Doos and Sea-Don’ts for a wet adventure in Portland, Oregon
August 23, 2022
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Ben McBee
We have to wonder, what movie did it watch? | Photos via Craiyon
Travel and Outdoors
Take a tour of Portland through the eyes of AI
August 22, 2022
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Ben McBee
Three dogs stand in a grassy field near a tree on a summer day.
Culture
Dog parks around Portland, Oregon
Take your furry friend to one of these outdoor spaces for playtime + socializing
August 19, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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History
Collins Beach UFO Boat on Sauvie Island
August 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Do you dare ride Adrenaline Peak? | Photo via Jeremy Thompson
History
History of Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon
August 14, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
A golden sun casts warm light across a nursery filled with flowers, a yellow farmhouse, and a tall spiky looking tree
History
History of Portland’s monkey puzzle trees
August 2, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An arched bridge crosses a forested river canyon
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Moulton Falls Regional Park
July 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Turning brush into baskets
WildCraft Studio School hosts a variety of classes, ranging from basket weaving to knitting and even mushroom cultivation
July 19, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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A historic photo shows the parade procession during the Portland Rose Festival circa 1908.
City
History of the Portland Rose Festival
Founders of the event hoped to make our city the “summer capital of the world.”
May 13, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Red, yellow, green, and pink florals cover the bottom 8 ft or so of a light pole on a sidewalk outside of Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Events
The City of Roses bursts into bloom with large-scale public floral displays
April showers have brought May flowers in the form of the second annual Bloom Tour and pop-up installations.
May 10, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
This over-the-shoulder view shows a brown wooden table set with multiple dishes of varying sizes. Some plates bear colorful leafy greens while others contain burgundy-colored rice and curry.
Food
Get to know Portland’s 2024 James Beard Award finalists
Two chefs and two restaurants are among the honorees.
May 10, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A portrait of Bill Naito in 1990 shows a kind looking, elderly man wearing large glasses and a watch. He poses leaning his chin, covered in a low beard, on top of his stacked fists.
City
Seeking out the legacy of Bill Naito
Understanding the civic leader and entrepreneur’s contributions to Portland is key to truly knowing the city of today.
May 9, 2024
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Ben McBee
A historic photo shows flipped cars and devastation caused by a flood
History
Vanport Mosaic Festival keeps important history alive in Portland
The 9th Vanport Mosaic Festival will take place Saturday, May 18-Saturday, June 1, 2024.
May 9, 2024
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Ben McBee
The Portland city skyline on a partially cloudy day. The Ritz-Carlton tower rises above other downtown buildings.
Real Estate
Who are Portland’s millionaire homeowners?
A new study breaks down the latest IPUMS data on high-earning homeowners and changes in income brackets.
May 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler signs a document sitting at a large desk with a small Portland flag on it.
City
3 takeaways from Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposed budget
The outgoing mayor’s final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 is significantly larger than last year’s due to utility rate increases.
May 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A Winterhawks hockey player in a white jersey and helmet holds the Western Conference Championship trophy with a man in a grey suit and blue tie on the ice.
Sports
Portland Winterhawks win Western Conference title, advance to WHL championship
The junior ice hockey team only lost twice on the way to the final series and will now set their sights on winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time since 2013.
May 7, 2024
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Ben McBee
Under a large white canopy tent, attendees of Wine + Dine make their way along a long line of booths. In the foreground, someone holds a bottle of red wine conversing with two guests.
City
Help kids going through cancer find fun again at Wine & Dine
Nonprofit UKANDU’s fundraiser features 24 local restaurants and wineries and supports the organization’s camps and other programs.
May 7, 2024
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Ben McBee
An old time photo of a hockey team
Sports
Why Portland is on the Stanley Cup
The Rosebuds were engraved on hockey’s biggest prize.
May 7, 2024
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Ben McBee