News & City Life

Agriculture

It's Not Your Imagination—This Is a Tough Year for Oregon Summer Fruit

A warm January, April's unexpected frost and an exceptionally rainy spring is making for watery strawberries and low yield orchard fruit.

07/15/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Nature

Multnomah County Is Facing Its Largest Mosquito Outbreak since 2010

And ecologists say the worst is yet to come. Gulp.

07/13/2022 By Julia Silverman

Sports

The Rock that Brings the Runners

The World Athletics Championships descends on Eugene this week. Many visitors will peel off to a roadside shrine to the state's most famous track star.

07/12/2022 By Charles Butler

Weddings

The Truth About Weddings in 2022, from Portland Vendors Who Know

What it's like to be on the front lines of one of the busiest summer wedding seasons in history

07/08/2022 By Elisabeth Kramer

Summer Fun

The Big Float Is Bringing the Party to the Willamette River for One Last Hurrah

Grab your unicorn floatie and a life jacket for the 10th and final installment of the flotilla fundraiser.

07/05/2022 By Michelle Harris

Heat Wave

Portland's Program to Install Air Conditioning in Low-Income Homes Lags behind Initial Plans

Fewer than 100 units are currently up and running.

06/24/2022 By Michelle Harris

Q&A

Ripping the City With Emily Greene

The 'Foodie Snitch' creator dishes on her favorite place to getaway, the future of Portland, and restaurants–of course.

06/22/2022 By Dalila Brent

History Lesson

Arlington, MAC, University.... What’s the Deal with Portland’s Old Private Clubs?

Lamb in mint sauce! Dress codes! Turkish baths! President Taft, Teddy Roosevelt, and Tiger Woods!

06/22/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Books, Books, Books

Portland's Flagship Downtown Library Is Getting a Face-Lift—And Closing for 3 Months!

The Multnomah County Central Library building will be closed to the public from August 1 to November 1.

06/21/2022 By Julia Silverman

Greenspaces

A Celebration of Portland Parks

A thank-you note to the hiking trails of Forest Park, the playground of Wilshire and Arbor Lodge, the smell of roses in Washington and Peninsula Parks, and more

06/17/2022 Edited by Julia Silverman By Michelle Harris, Fiona McCann, and Margaret Seiler

Transformations

The Jupiter Hotel Is Ready for Its Next Act

For the past two years, the hotel had served as a quarantine space for COVID-positive people who were homeless. Now it's gotten a refresh and is ready for other hotel guests again.

06/16/2022 By Michelle Harris

History Lesson

Will Portland's Shanghai Tunnels Close for Good?

After pandemic closures, Underground Tours operators are looking for a way forward.

06/13/2022 By Michelle Harris

Swimming

Not Signed Up for Swim Lessons in Portland Yet? There’s Still Hope

Expect to see a lot of "full," "waitlist," and "members only" messages, but there are still some spots available

06/10/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Agribusiness

Big Dairy, Long a Power Player in Oregon, Faces a Climate Change Crossroads

And an upstart new player claims it’s blazing a better path forward: carbon-neutral milk that does a planet good.

06/10/2022 By Ramona DeNies

Art

Portland Artist Creates ‘Neon Terror’ Image of Local Sports Figures

Neon Black Tiger’s love for sports brings a bright and scary approach to portraits and cards of Portland athletes.

06/10/2022 Edited by Dalila Brent

Weddings

With Pandemic Do-Over Celebrations, Oregon's Summer Wedding Season Is Busier Than Ever

Sequel weddings, vow renewals, or happily-ever-after parties: those who got married with just a few guests or over Zoom are seeking a second event.

06/08/2022 By Julia Silverman

Editor’s Note

From the Editor: Why You Should Heed the Oregon Coast’s Invitation to Dive In

It may not be warm, but it's full of wonder.

06/07/2022 By Fiona McCann

Q&A

Ripping the City With Bimma Williams

The entrepreneur and podcaster dishes on his favorite Portland spots and the future of the city.

06/07/2022 Edited by Dalila Brent

Beach Eats

Pronto Pup, the Corn Dog Born on the Oregon Coast

The story of the beloved hot dog on a stick, from the giant fiberglass corn dog in Rockaway Beach to the bustling counter by the bumper cars in Seaside to beach shacks and food carts in the Midwest

06/06/2022 By Margaret Seiler