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Dive Into Portland's Swimsuit History

Portland's Jantzen pioneered the swimsuit. A century later, we're still making a splash.

05/26/2015 By Eden Dawn

INTERVIEW

Goonies Never Say Die! Sean Astin Looks Back on 30 Years of the Truffle Shuffle

Newsflash: 1985 was THREE DECADES AGO. Take in this shocking fact during a trip down memory lane.

05/26/2015 By Peter Holmstrom

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: June 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from a jail-breaking goat to Google's Larry Page.

05/26/2015

MEDIA ON HIGH

The Story Behind the "Actors, Models & Talent For Christ" Billboards

The Christian agency launched the career of Megan Fox and Mina Suvari—could a pious Portlander be next?

05/26/2015 By Rachel Saslow

PDX INDEX

Will Wild Wolves Survive in Oregon?

As the state’s gray wolf population continues to grow, new legislative stipulations could impede further progress.

05/26/2015 By Larisa Owechko

SUMMER GUIDE 2015

An Insider's Guide to the Women's World Cup

Portland's soccer superstars battle for World Cup glory in Canada—on rival teams.

05/26/2015 By Zach Dundas

SUMMER GUIDE 2015

Looking Back on 40 Years of Portland Pride

As the Portland Pride Festival turns 40, we look back on four decades of courage, progress, and raucous good times.

05/26/2015 By Rachel Ritchie

SOCCER

Match Preview: Timbers @ Toronto FC

With an even record on the road trip, but coming off a difficult loss, the Timbers need to rebound.

05/21/2015 By Mike Schwartz

SOCCER

Match Preview: Timbers @ Houston Dynamo

Diego Valeri brings intangibles to the Portland attack that lead to tangible results.

05/13/2015 By Mike Schwartz

VOX POPULI

Tell Us What You Think About Beer!

Take our free survey and enter to win a $50 gift card to Imperial.

05/12/2015 By Marty Patail

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SOCCER

Match Preview: Timbers @ Montréal Impact

Fix the offense and Timbers are a dangerous team in the Western Conference mosh pit.

05/08/2015 By Mike Schwartz

1845-2013

50 Moments That Shaped Portland's History

How many flips of an 1835 copper penny did it take for Asa Lovejoy and Frances Pettygrove to name our city?

05/05/2015

SOCCER

Match Preview: Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

It’s time for the Timbers to prove they can do Cascadia right.

04/30/2015 By Mike Schwartz

INTERVIEW

Checking in with Portland's Rose Queen of 1957

Retired middle school teacher Alice Simpson, 76, was 18 years old when she was crowned. Here, she shares her memories of the festival's early days.

04/27/2015 By Larisa Owechko

TECH

The App That Will Reshape Cycling in Portland

Ride will track the routes and behaviors of cyclists to help direct future bike lanes and signals.

04/27/2015 By Rene Bermudez

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: May 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from the outgoing editor of Dark Horse Comics to Philip Glass

04/27/2015

CULTURE

Viva La Radio! Portland's Mexican Culture is in the Air

Across Portland, radio links Portland's Hispanic community to the world at large.

04/27/2015 By Mary Stutzman

PDX INDEX

Comparing the Costs of Portland's Top Colleges

As local schools prepare for commencement, we do the math on the class of 2015.

04/27/2015 By Mary Stutzman

STYLE PROFILE

Getting to the Heart of a Local Fashion Photographer's Laid-Back Style

Why Margaret Jacobsen rocks her natural hair and credits motherhood with defining her minimalist fashion sense.

04/27/2015 By Eden Dawn

VENTURES

How One Start-Up Star Plots Portland’s Tech Future

A digital archiving start-up joins the big leagues—complete with the requisite office kegerator.

04/27/2015 By Marty Patail

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