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12 hours ago

Portland's Entirely BIPOC- and LGBTQ-Owned Food Cart Pod Is Undergoing a Huge Shakeup

Big changes and a rebrand are coming to Lil' America, a food cart pod that initially made headlines for its mission to exclusively host BIPOC- and LGBTQ-owned food carts. Opened by local restaurant group ChefStable in April 2023, Lil' America promised to provide mentorship to its tenants, host cultural events, and offer amenities like dry storage, a dish pit, and a walk-in fridge.
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fromPortland Mercury
12 hours ago
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Good Morning, News: Expand Sunday Parkways, Oregon Honors (Ugh!) Charlie Kirk, and Blazers Stay Alive Thanks to... Panda Express?

fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago
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Good Morning, News: COVID Returns Early This Year, Inflation Is Getting Worse, and Oregon Flags Will Be Lowered for Charlie Kirk

fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago
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Good Morning, News: DOJ Employee Gets Bamboozled, Joe Rogan Gets Schooled, and County Leaders Get Skeptical of Police After Recent Violence Near a Library

fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
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Good Morning, News: A (Small and Necessary) Fee Increase at Oregon State Parks, Slow Down in Lake Oswego, and Donald Trump is Still Alive

fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago
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Good Morning, News: Trump Threatens Our Sanctuary Status, Steals Money from Oregon Counties, and Gets Dog-Walked by Putin

fromPortland Mercury
12 hours ago
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Good Morning, News: Expand Sunday Parkways, Oregon Honors (Ugh!) Charlie Kirk, and Blazers Stay Alive Thanks to... Panda Express?

fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago
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Good Morning, News: COVID Returns Early This Year, Inflation Is Getting Worse, and Oregon Flags Will Be Lowered for Charlie Kirk

fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago
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Good Morning, News: DOJ Employee Gets Bamboozled, Joe Rogan Gets Schooled, and County Leaders Get Skeptical of Police After Recent Violence Near a Library

fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
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Good Morning, News: A (Small and Necessary) Fee Increase at Oregon State Parks, Slow Down in Lake Oswego, and Donald Trump is Still Alive

fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago
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Good Morning, News: Trump Threatens Our Sanctuary Status, Steals Money from Oregon Counties, and Gets Dog-Walked by Putin

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fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Transportation Woes, Your House Is Full of Spiders, and Our New Fall Arts Guide Has Arrived!

Portland roundup highlights a Zenith Energy legal fight exposing environmental enforcement gaps, plus arts listings, quizzes, gossip, transportation debate, and local event recommendations.
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News: Portland Can't Regulate on Zenith, Portlanders Can't Get Vaccines, and Jackie and Shadow Face an Old Foe-Developers

IN LOCAL NEWS: In 2002, when the city of Portland initially granted Zenith Energy permission to continue operating its fuel transport and storage facility in Northwest Portland, it did so with a number of conditions-in an attempt to limit further potential for local pollution. Environmental advocates who disagreed with the permit subsequently sued, and now a city attorney has admitted that the city does not believe it can enforce those compromise conditions at all. For the Mercury, Abe Asher has more.
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fromEater Portland
4 days ago

The 12 Best Restaurants and Bars in Kerns

Kerns is a culinary-rich Portland neighborhood with diverse eateries, unique food and drink spots like Providore and Han Oak, and abundant pizza options.
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See The Lone Bellow, Grandaddy, Kaleidoscope Kid, and MORE!

Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events-our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!
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4 days ago
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POP QUIZ PDX: A Powell's Books Controversy, the Spider in Your Bedroom, and What Chores Should We Give the Invading National Guard?

fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago
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POP QUIZ PDX: A Powell's Books Controversy, the Spider in Your Bedroom, and What Chores Should We Give the Invading National Guard?

fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Become a Frame Builder at Portland's new Firsthand Framebuilding School

We often revel in the artistic craftsmanship of hand-built bikes. For most, owning one is like owning an original Picasso, only you also get to ride it. Many of us will settle for reading about handmade frames and bikes online or attending events showcasing them. And very few of us will actually attempt to build one. Surely, the know-how aspect is a huge barrier, as many may not have a mind bent toward frame building.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Community Rides to the Rescue of Evicted Vet, Mayor Wilson's Trump Warning, and Congress Grills RFK (and His Brain Worm)

Dan McLean got an eviction notice at his apartment last week, instructing him to be out in less than five days. But McLean, who lives at a property owned by Home Forward-and is severely visually impaired-didn't know he'd been served previous eviction papers or that he was behind on rent. He says the housing voucher he receives wasn't covering his full rent, but no one at The Yards at Union Station apartments bothered to tell him, and he started racking up back rent and fees. To make things worse, court summons were being sent to a mailbox he didn't have access to.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

September DanceWatch: PICA's TBA Festival and a harvest of fresh and classic works * Oregon ArtsWatch

PICA's Time-Based Art Festival anchors Portland's fall with ten days of boundary-pushing, multicultural, interdisciplinary dance and performance, celebrating risk-taking choreography and local voices.
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2 weeks ago

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Labor Day Weekend: Aug 29Sept 1, 2025

Kickstand Comedy runs free, popular Fridays at Laurelhurst Park through Sept 5, Bill Plympton screens recent films with Q&A, and Flock Fridays spotlights AAPI vendors.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Tennis Courterly Is a Newsletter Trying to Turn Portland into "Tennis City, USA"

Tyler Pell created Portland Tennis Courterly to celebrate and expand Portland's community tennis culture through a stylish, evolving quarterly print newsletter.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: US Border Patrol Takes PNW Firefighters Into Custody, Portland City Councilors to Fly to Vienna, and Avalos Writes with AI

U.S. Border Patrol agents entered a firefighting worksite on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, checked IDs, detained two workers, and an Oregon man has gone missing.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

36 Hours in Portland, Oregon: Things to Do and See

Portland offers expansive parks and trails, year‑round farmers markets, legendary bookstores, diverse food and wine scenes, and unique wellness and nature attractions.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Art in the Pearl: Labor Day Weekend's art feast in the park * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland's volunteer-run Art in the Pearl festival seeks community support amid financial fragility, relying on local funding, artist fees, sponsors, and a limited state grant.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

POP QUIZ PDX: Mystery Objects, Shit-Talkin' Trumpers, and Crime Fighting Politicians!

POP QUIZ PDX offers a weekly, local, sassy trivia challenge featuring quirky local stories, political tidbits, and playful prompts while encouraging quiz participation and newsletter subscriptions.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Cop Investigators Approve Strike, CDC in Chaos, and Trump's "Beautiful Bill" to Steal $888 Million from Oregon

IPR investigators authorized a strike over guaranteed job placement during transition to a new civilian-led police oversight system, while local journalism seeks community support.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exxagerated

Portland offers vibrant community life, great restaurants, rivers, cycling, friendly streets, and welcoming social scenes—turn off the internet and enjoy the city.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Mercury Music Picks: Ural Thomas Brings the Pain, Fred Cole Turns 77, and more!

PNW summer extends past Labor Day with many outdoor events; local shows include soul legend Ural Thomas and a Fred Cole memorial celebration.
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fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: August 25-31

POG sundaes, State Fair elephant ears, jazz and soul performances, and an indie-pop farewell concert provide diverse local food and live-music offerings.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Heat Warnings Continue, Street Racers Outrun Portland Cops, and Trump Threatens Military Occupation of Cities He Hates ()

GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! 👋 Expect another day of extreme "hot" with temps expected to hit 95 degrees before "cooling down" (HAHAHAHAHAAAA!) on Tuesday with a high of 92. The rest of the week is predicted to be much more reasonable, with the temps varying between the low-80s and mid-70s, but don't pack away those thongs just yet! Instead? Let's pack away some NEWS.
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fromOver the Monster
3 weeks ago

Minor Lines 8/24: What does it mean that Kristian Campbell is playing in the outfield?

While it feels like the bullpen on the Major League roster has a pretty large disparity between the high-leverage guys and the stinkers, Justin Slaten had another lockdown inning against Jacksonville ( Marlins AAA) on an afternoon where not many Jumbo Shrimp looked too great. This game had some tension in the late going as three straight pitchers allowed a run, but, luckily, the WooSox had gotten off to a 7-0 lead and got some balls batted into the stands from their infielders:
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fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Political Shenanigans, Oregon's Shrinking Newspapers, and the Heroes Keeping Portland Weird

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3 weeks ago
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Political Shenanigans Lead to Unemployment, Oregon's Shrinking Newspapers, and the Heroes Keeping Portland Weird

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Political Shenanigans, Oregon's Shrinking Newspapers, and the Heroes Keeping Portland Weird

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Political Shenanigans Lead to Unemployment, Oregon's Shrinking Newspapers, and the Heroes Keeping Portland Weird

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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How Portlanders have expanded Little Free Library's 'take a book, leave a book'

In Portland, Ore., people have gone beyond the trend of Little Free Libraries, creating all kinds of sidewalk installations to spark joy.
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fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Updated: County Declares Emergency as Portland Faces Dangerous, Extended Heat Wave

Multnomah County declared a state of emergency as a heat wave brings high-90s to 100°F temperatures, with cooling centers and libraries open and outreach ongoing.
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3 weeks ago

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Aug 2224, 2025

Local events include Kickstand Comedy in Laurelhurst Park, Sellwood Friday picnics with boxed dinners, and Powerhouse Fest performing unreleased tracks by nine local bands.
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fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

POP QUIZ PDX: The Beatles in Portland, the Blazers' New Owner, and the Biggest Loser (Donald Trump)

Weekly Portland trivia tests Beatles-in-Portland, Blazers' potential owner, and Donald Trump knowledge, delivered in a playful, sassy tone inviting players.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

Brian Ferriso to leave Portland Art Museum * Oregon ArtsWatch

Brian Ferriso, director of the Portland Art Museum since 2006, is resigning to become director of the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas. Oregon Public Broadcasting broke the story Friday morning, Aug. 20, citing a press release from the Dallas museum. Ferriso, who has spent the past several years guiding the Portland museum's massive, $111 million redesign and addition, will leave after the unveiling of the completed project on Nov. 20, and will take the reins in Dallas on Dec. 1, 2025.
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fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

PHOTO ESSAY: The Need for Speed (and Artistic Expression)

Portland hosts an annual Adult Soapbox Derby on Mt. Tabor where creatively built, gravity-powered cars race down a concrete track, drawing enthusiastic crowds.
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fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Radioactive Shrimp, DC Under Siege, and It's Safe To Swim in the Willamette Again

Portland faces a heat wave up to 100°F; Willamette River swim advisory lifted after algal bloom; dogs remain highly vulnerable to toxic algae.
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fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
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Good Morning, News: Portland's Hefty Festival Fees, Oregon's Newspapers are Dwindling, and Workers are Staying in Jobs They Hate, For Now

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
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Good Morning, News: RFK Jr. Cancels Lifesaving Research, Some People Want Fred Meyer to Sell Liquor, and ChatGPT is a Toxic "Companion" to Teens

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
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Good Morning, News: New Day Center For Portland's Unhoused, New Loan Forgiveness For ICE Agents, and New, Hefty Fees For US Visas

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
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Good Morning, News: Portland's Hefty Festival Fees, Oregon's Newspapers are Dwindling, and Workers are Staying in Jobs They Hate, For Now

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
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Good Morning, News: RFK Jr. Cancels Lifesaving Research, Some People Want Fred Meyer to Sell Liquor, and ChatGPT is a Toxic "Companion" to Teens

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
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Good Morning, News: New Day Center For Portland's Unhoused, New Loan Forgiveness For ICE Agents, and New, Hefty Fees For US Visas

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fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Iwai wins Portland Classic for 1st LPGA Tour title

Akie Iwai closed with a bogey-free 66 and birdied the last two holes to win The Standard Portland Classic by four strokes. This marks her first LPGA Tour victory.
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fromPortland Monthly
4 weeks ago

The Fight for Willamette Falls

Cheryle Kennedy expresses a deep connection to the Willamette River's power, referring to it as 'tumwata,' or 'heart,' emphasizing its significance to her and her tribe.
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fromEater Portland
4 weeks ago

Ado About Matcha: How High-End Tea Reselling Led to Legal Threats

In July, Nguyen, Tran, and a Beaverton coffee shop that hosted a Whisk & Bloom event all received letters in the mail threatening legal action if they didn't stop selling Marukyu Koyamaen, a brand of high-end matcha often considered the gold standard of Japanese tea makers.
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fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A New Era for the Blazers, Our Expensive Cops, and Your Anonymous Rants!

Portland Trail Blazers reportedly have a new owner after years of uncertainty.
#comedy
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Willamette River in the Grips of Big Algae, City Council Meeting About Long Meetings Runs Over, and the Inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games

Portland is facing a harmful cyanobacteria bloom affecting the Willamette River due to recent heatwave.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Another NBA blockbuster as Portland Trail Blazers sell to group led by billionaire Tom Dundon for reported $4.25 billion

The Portland Trail Blazers have been sold for $4.25 billion, ensuring the franchise remains in Portland under the leadership of Tom Dundon.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Cool Job Alert: The Mercury Is Hiring a News Reporter!

The Portland Mercury is hiring a full-time news reporter with a focus on short-form reporting and breaking news, plus opportunities for in-depth culture writing.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Alien Boy announce fall US tour with Empath

Alien Boy will tour the East Coast and Midwest this fall, supporting their third album, You Wanna Fade?
Empath will join Alien Boy on tour, and new music from them may be coming soon.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Local Conservatives Proven Wrong (Again), Trump is About to Get Played by Putin, and the Blazers Have a New Owner

The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly have a new owner, Tom Dundon, who wants to keep the team in Portland. This change comes after years of uncertainty.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Hear In Portland: Read All About What's On the Music Forecast!

Kenton Street Fair returns, showcasing local artists and supporting community businesses in North Portland.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Pickathon Memories, the Mercury's Anniversary, and 25 Years of BAAAAD IDEAS

Portland Mercury celebrates its 25th Anniversary with diverse special features and reflections on historical articles and their impact on the community.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

A paradise of aesthetic abundance: Jennifer Wright's 'Long Strings' at Zidell Yards * Oregon ArtsWatch

The 'Long Strings' project featured an impressive array of handcrafted instruments built from discarded materials found at Zidell Yards, showcasing creativity in repurposing junk.
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1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Israel Prepares to Occupy Gaza City... More, President Trump Paved Over the Rose Garden, and the Summer's Hottest Scams!

Development of community support agencies for mental health, police response, and scrutiny of local governmental processes in Portland are critical issues.
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1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Blasted for Capitulating to Trump, Pickathon Memories, and FBI to Track Down Texas Democrats

Mayor Keith Wilson's capitulation to Trump's order undermines diversity and equity policies in Portland.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Drinking the Pickathon Kool-Aid with Music Editor Nolan Parker

The Pickathon festival offers a rich experience beyond well-known artists, fostering discovery and community among attendees.
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fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Columbia River Swim Spots and Beaches Under 90 Minutes from Portland

The Columbia River offers various accessible swimming locations despite industrial challenges and potential swimming hazards.
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

What Portland's First New York Art Gallery Means for the City

Breaking into the New York art scene requires what is euphemistically called 'context,' which includes credentials like an MFA from Yale or similar degrees.
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1 month ago

Portland Rap Star Wynne Is Giving Portland Fans the "Tour Next Door" Experience

Wynne announced six new live shows in Portland for September as part of her 'Tour Next Door'.
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fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago
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A Casually Luxurious Seattle Weekend

Seattle offers a captivating travel experience from Portland, with iconic views and family-friendly accommodations.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
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I Lived in Portland, Maine, for 8 Years-Here's My Insider's Guide to the City

Portland is a culinary gem and an easily walkable city ideal for weekend visits.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Runaway Texas Democrats, Sneaker Week Returns, and Why Downtown Foot Traffic Remains Low

Portland's downtown must evolve beyond a business hub to foster arts and culture for recovery.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

How the Poet James Schuyler Wrung Sense from Sensibility

"Salute," like many of Schuyler's best works, is a form of strenuous mental calisthenics presented as an easygoing nature poem. "Past is past," it begins.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

A roar of sound: Chamber Music Northwest Top 5 of 2025 * Oregon ArtsWatch

Hearing J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos live and Caroline Shaw's Bach-influenced piece was a rare treat, enhanced by Shunske Sato's dynamic conducting.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Porto, Atletico pay tribute to Jota before friendly

Diogo Jota and his brother were honored with a tribute and moment of silence before a friendly match.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved to Portland at 22. Now that I'm 30, I've outgrown so much of what I loved about the city.

Portland, once a perfect fit, now feels restrictive as new opportunities and community are sought after.
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

Iggy Pop Performs Viral Superman Song "Punkrocker" Live for First Time

Iggy Pop performed "Punkrocker" live for the first time after its renewed popularity from the Superman movie.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Preamble to the West

"It's natural to want to lie when you look in the mirror, see you are naked down to the crimes. Let me tell you, honey, truth is the harmony your song has been missing."
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Hulk Hogan Has Died, Rose Quarter Plan Is Broke, and Ok Chicken Enters Haunted Pok Pok Manor

Oregon's police certification agency voted to strip Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp of his certification due to multiple instances of false testimony under oath.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

To The Doll at the Weed Shop Downtown

"Proper etiquette is essential in customer service, and retaining tips should be viewed with ethics and respect for paying consumers. The actions of service providers impact their reputation and future interactions with customers."
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fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

What to Know About Oregon Wildfires Right Now

Fire season in Oregon is intensifying with larger wildfires and significant smoke impacts, highlighting the need for awareness and safety measures.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

"There Is No Money": I-5 Rose Quarter Project Slated for August Groundbreaking, Budget Woes and All

ODOT lost most funding for the I-5 Rose Quarter project, leading to uncertainty about its future.
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