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ICYMI: The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a snowier, rainier Portland winter than average this year. Brace yourself ❄️
01/24/2025

ICYMI: The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a snowier, rainier Portland winter than average this year. Brace yourself ❄️

The cold snap closed roads, downed trees, and left thousands without power.

Portland’s Open Space hosts Outrun the Bear, plus Tim Heidecker’s serious tunes and more things to do this week 👇🏽
01/23/2025

Portland’s Open Space hosts Outrun the Bear, plus Tim Heidecker’s serious tunes and more things to do this week 👇🏽

Also: Tim Heidecker’s serious tunes, and other shows in Portland this week.

26 may be a slog, but crab manicotti and hubcap-sized dosas are calling 🍽️
01/23/2025

26 may be a slog, but crab manicotti and hubcap-sized dosas are calling 🍽️

The finest banchan, biryani, and boat noodles in the west.

Norovirus? Hard pass 🤢 Here’s how to keep the nightmare germs at bay 👇🏽
01/23/2025

Norovirus? Hard pass 🤢 Here’s how to keep the nightmare germs at bay 👇🏽

Does everyone you know seem to have the ‘stomach flu’ all of a sudden? Same here.

Portland’s print-loving heart has a new home in Chinatown. Have you been yet?
01/23/2025

Portland’s print-loving heart has a new home in Chinatown. Have you been yet?

Chess Club fills a hole in Portland’s print-loving heart.

🚨JUST IN: These are Oregon’s 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists 👀
01/22/2025

🚨JUST IN: These are Oregon’s 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists 👀

This year's list includes hotshots like Gabriel Rucker and Ryan Roadhouse.

ICYMI: This year, the Portland Winter Light Festival will host its 10th event, exploring the future of art and technolog...
01/22/2025

ICYMI: This year, the Portland Winter Light Festival will host its 10th event, exploring the future of art and technology.

During the gloomy season, the city glows with interactive and dramatic works.

No car? No problem. The Oregon Coast is just $25 away 🌊
01/21/2025

No car? No problem. The Oregon Coast is just $25 away 🌊

Nightlife in Netarts, breakfast in Oceanside, with a bus transfer in Tillamook.

Here's the Multnomah Village guide you didn't know you needed 👀
01/21/2025

Here's the Multnomah Village guide you didn't know you needed 👀

Gift shops, historic cafés, and a sprawling public park.

These retreats invoke the mythic best of the Northwest. And each has its perfect season ❄️
01/17/2025

These retreats invoke the mythic best of the Northwest. And each has its perfect season ❄️

For every season, there’s a dream destination.

Nautical inspiration, reimagined. This Oceanside home’s shapes evoke the sea in stunning ways.
01/17/2025

Nautical inspiration, reimagined. This Oceanside home’s shapes evoke the sea in stunning ways.

With shapes meant to evoke ships at sea, or submarines breaching the surface.

After chasing political campaigns around the country for most of 2024, Portland-based photojournalist Jordan Gale set ou...
01/17/2025

After chasing political campaigns around the country for most of 2024, Portland-based photojournalist Jordan Gale set out to capture the city’s heightened moody season in the shadow of political strife.

Jordan Gale photographs the city’s wilted spirit as inauguration looms.

There's plenty to do in Portland this week. Here's what we have our eyes on 👀
01/16/2025

There's plenty to do in Portland this week. Here's what we have our eyes on 👀

Also: poems and politics with Anis Mojgani, and other shows in Portland this week.

Farewell to David Lynch, who introduced the rest of the world to the majesty of the Northwest's Douglas firs 35 years ag...
01/16/2025

Farewell to David Lynch, who introduced the rest of the world to the majesty of the Northwest's Douglas firs 35 years ago on 'Twin Peaks.'

David Lynch goes back into the night.

This custom 1977 home in the Linnton neighborhood asks the question of what happens when you combine a raised ranch with...
01/16/2025

This custom 1977 home in the Linnton neighborhood asks the question of what happens when you combine a raised ranch with a post-and-beam.

Check out the view from the walk-in closet.

Where thermal pools meet Portuguese-Japanese dining. Cascada is the new reason to never leave the Alberta Arts district....
01/16/2025

Where thermal pools meet Portuguese-Japanese dining. Cascada is the new reason to never leave the Alberta Arts district.

Find thermal pools, fitness classes, and Portuguese-Japanese dining.

Have you seen 'Hasaan Hates Portland'? It’s funny, raw, and shining a light on the city’s narratives.
01/16/2025

Have you seen 'Hasaan Hates Portland'? It’s funny, raw, and shining a light on the city’s narratives.

In a new web series, a Black Portlander tests the city’s progressive agenda.

All provide a toasty respite from Portland’s soggiest days.
01/15/2025

All provide a toasty respite from Portland’s soggiest days.

Lounge in a 200-degree cabin or blast Mitski in a suite.

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