News & City Life

INDUSTRY

The Giant Floating Drydock That Fixed Shell's Arctic Oil Ship Is Just Getting Started

What the nation's largest floating dry dock has to do with #SHELLNO and the Portland economy

09/21/2015 By Marty Patail

BY THE NUMBERS

Is the Drought Here For Good?

We take a look at the impact of the drought on the Northwest, from wildfires to rising temps

09/21/2015 By Alex Madison

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

How Portland Is Making it Possible to Drink Smoothies in Space

One small cup for mankind...

09/21/2015 By Jenny Woodman

SOCCER

The Buzzsaw: Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls

In five previous matches between these clubs, Portland has 1 win—at Red Bull Arena last year.

09/17/2015 By Mike Schwartz

NEWS

Why Is a Seattle Politician Campaigning in Portland?

Kshama Sawant gained notoriety in Seattle as the headstrong socialist voice of city council. This Saturday, she's bringing her reelection campaign to Portland.

09/10/2015 By Katie Vaughan

SOCCER

The Buzzsaw: Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City

Wednesday night's game is a huge, massive, mega important showdown. No biggie, right?

09/08/2015 By Mike Schwartz

NEWS

Marijuana Legalization: Where Are We Now?

The chief petitioner of last year's successful legalization measure talks about where we are now—and where we have to go.

09/04/2015 By Marty Patail

NEWS

For Lummi Nation, a PDX Stop; for Mayor Hales, a Photo Op

A massive totem pole travels up the Columbia River with First Nations protesters, pauses in Portland for a blessing.

08/28/2015 By Alex Madison

SOCCER

The Buzzsaw: Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders

This game is about kicking your enemy while they’re down.

08/26/2015 By Mike Schwartz

The Money Issue

Strike it Rich in Portland—Without Selling Your Soul!

Is Portland still affordable? How can we retire in style? Can you get rich making digital currency in the privacy of your own home? Our jaunt through the city’s financial life reveals all.

08/25/2015