#portland

#portland

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.

I was blind for two and a half years. This is the first time I've seen anything.

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.

The MAX rumbles through the opening shot of James Sweeney's new Portland-set psychological dramedy, Twinless. The train clears to reveal an empty restaurant. It's quiet, but forebodingly quiet- almost peaceful. Soon, the city swells into a bustling yet pointedly isolating backdrop for this black comedy about two grieving young men who bond in a support group for those who have lost a twin. This tranquility won't last.

Mount Tabor Park's trails scale an extinct cinder cone volcano and meander alongside three reservoirs that once supplied the city with drinking water. In a city besotted with farmers' markets, the Saturday PSU Farmers Market is the biggest, and the only one that operates year-round. The many color-coded rooms in Powell's City of Books including a rare book room filled with signed copies and first editions hold more than half a million volumes total.

Here at Property Watch, we love Portland's "everyday houses": the common foursquares, ranches, and bungalows that line our streets and make up much of the city's housing stock. While they tend to be less showy and ornate, they're no less important, says architectural historian Thomas Hubka, for "their significant contribution to the over-all quality of our city's quality of life." Even more so when they become the subject of a creative makeover, like this jewel box of a bungalow in the Roseway neighborhood.

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.

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.

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and Technology, now in its third year at OMSI, showcases over 170 films, VR experiences, and panel presentations.

The giant Columbia River offers a variety of swimming spots, despite challenges like industrial neighbors and complicated access. Many areas provide water lapping on sand or stones along its length.

The drinks at Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe are known for their visual appeal and unique presentations, especially the Ottoman and Roman ice milk coffee sets.

The night started with an expectation of enjoyment following a $25 donation to the Mercury, but quickly turned into disappointment as the crowd exhibited a lack of energy.

Tommy Habetz's Bunk Bar serves the refreshing iceberg, a pint of Rainier beer topped with blended margarita or dry cider, perfect for hot weather.

When the reservation-only supper club gets into full swing, the kitchen shifts from high-end Italian bar menu to full dinner service. Four pastas, including gnocchi dressed in lamb-tomato ragu and lasagna verde Bolognese composed of veal, pork, beef, and house-cured salumi will rotate through the lineup. Whole branzino and pollo al mattone are also on the table as options for these limited menus, and Dimo's Italian Specialities expects to complete two dinner services on those evenings.

Black Cat Frozen Custard is a moody new custard parlor in Old Town that taps into the city's enduring goth soul as soon as you walk through the door.

Tuesday, July 22 features a lineup of punk bands: Obedient, Gaytheist, and Conspire, with Obedient's album release party and tour sendoff defining the event.

Despite the sweltering heat today in Portland, with temperatures nearing 100, residents are advised to keep cool, as not everyone is equipped for such weather.

The I-5 Rose Quarter freeway expansion is among the most embattled infrastructure projects in recent memory. ODOT has faced hurdles from the onset, and now, state and federal leaders might have just sucked out what little oxygen the Rose Quarter project had left.

ICE agents serve as the operational backbone for enforcing immigration laws, drawing both support and criticism for their roles in controversial practices.

"Barn Radio is a 'werk-in-progress multidisciplinary space and platform for electronic music.' It is Black-led, Community-led, and Artist-led."

Throughout July, Portland features the Summer of Slushies event where over 25 venues offer boozy slushie drinks for just $10 each, combining nostalgia with creativity.