Best Places to Work

Diversity in the Workplace: Who Is Doing It Right?

For Meyer Memorial Trust, diversity means more than just demographics.

12/31/2019 By Tiara Darnell

Best Places to Work

In the Age of the Internet, Why Do We Still Need Offices?

Most of us have the same access at home as we do at the office. The coffee is better at home, too.

12/31/2019 By Marty Patail

Cover Story

The Best Places to Work 2020

Mind-melting offices, galaxy-brain work perks, and forward-thinking companies changing Portland’s work culture.

12/31/2019 Edited by Marty Patail

Best Places to Work

12 Amazing Side Perks for Portland Workers

From ski passes and unlimited vacation time to massages and gyms, these Oregon companies are going beyond the kegerator.

12/31/2019 By Jennifer Lagdameo

Best Places to Work

BeFunky's Portland Headquarters Is a Gorgeous Minimalist Oasis

The photo editing software company has more than 25 million active users, so you might be surprised by the modesty of the firm’s Portland headquarters.

12/31/2019 By Hannah Wallace

Best Places to Work

Squarespace’s Downtown Office Puts an Emphasis on Togetherness—and Food

Meals are a big deal here.

12/31/2019 By Marty Patail

Best Places to Work

Swift’s Northwest Portland HQ is Packed to the Brim with Delights

At this point, the yoga sessions, roving bar cart, and rosé and Ecliptic hazy on tap just seem like overkill.

12/31/2019 By Marty Patail

Best Places to Work

Expensify Infuses a Cold, Cavernous Former Downtown Bank with Life—and Dogs

Let's call it a cozy kingdom.

12/31/2019 By Hannah Wallace

Best Places to Work

Software Giant Autodesk’s Central Eastside Office Is an Homage to Portland Makers

Their six-floor hub inside the stories Towne Storage building includes lovingly preserved artist’s graffiti, a custom laser-cut video game console, and Mayor Ted Wheeler’s favorite roof deck.

12/31/2019 By Kelly Clarke

Medical Marvels

A Portland-Made Mole Mapping App Is Helping the Fight Against Skin Cancer

A researcher made an app to protect his wife from skin cancer. Now, OHSU is using it as a weapon in its ‘War on Melanoma.’

12/31/2019 By Mark Fogerson

Feature

This Oregon Woman Lost 5 Years of Memories

Sarah Swenson woke up after a bout of meningitis missing five years of her life. Where did they go?

12/31/2019 By Fiona McCann Illustrations by Heather Landis

The Shakedown

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 2020

We size up the coming storm.

12/31/2019 By Marty Patail and Margaret Seiler

Television

Oregon's Surprisingly Close, and Slightly Dark, Relationship with The Bachelor

We're in the top tier of feeder states for the nearly two-decade old reality show.

12/31/2019 By Julia Silverman

News

Oregon’s Plastic Bag Ban Starts Jan. 1. Here’s What You Need to Know.

For starters, prepare to pay five cents every time you want a paper bag.

12/31/2019 By Alice Callahan

News

What’s Behind the Youth-Driven Union Boom in the Pacific Northwest?

Organized labor is on a roll. Thanks, millennials!

12/31/2019 By Fiona McCann

How To

A Masterclass in How Not to Apologize, From 3 Portland-Area Men

Dissecting the recent if-pologies from Alberto Salazar, Ken Fisher, and Neal Keny-Guyer

12/31/2019 By Julia Silverman

PDX Index

Ever Wanted to Know How Much People Make in This Town?

We snooped around, from minimum wage earners to megamillionaires.

12/31/2019 By Olivia Wolf

News

Oregon and Washington Take Another Stab at Replacing the I-5 Bridge

The once-canceled megaproject over the Columbia resurfaces.

12/31/2019 By Julia Silverman

Best Places to Work

Why You Should Always Love Your Work Family

Portland Monthly's outgoing editor in chief Kelly Clarke on the people who absorb your stress and celebrate your wins—and concoct the best inside jokes

12/31/2019 By Kelly Clarke

A Ticket to Ride

For Xmas, the City of Portland Is Gifting Us with More Time for E-Scooters. Yay?

The Portland Bureau of Transportation announces the e-scooters will be with us throughout 2020.

12/20/2019 By Julia Silverman

News & City Life

Diversity in the Workplace: Who Is Doing It Right?

In the Age of the Internet, Why Do We Still Need Offices?

The Best Places to Work 2020

12 Amazing Side Perks for Portland Workers

BeFunky's Portland Headquarters Is a Gorgeous Minimalist Oasis

Squarespace’s Downtown Office Puts an Emphasis on Togetherness—and Food

Swift’s Northwest Portland HQ is Packed to the Brim with Delights

Expensify Infuses a Cold, Cavernous Former Downtown Bank with Life—and Dogs

Software Giant Autodesk’s Central Eastside Office Is an Homage to Portland Makers

A Portland-Made Mole Mapping App Is Helping the Fight Against Skin Cancer

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Holy Voids and SL Films Debut an Ominous Fashion Short

Texas Monthly Says Portland Has “The Best Texas Barbecue Scene” Outside of Texas

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Hillsboro’s Pop-Up Outdoor Ice Rink Is Open Through January 5

Why You Should Always Love Your Work Family

Oregon and Washington Take Another Stab at Replacing the I-5 Bridge

This Oregon Woman Lost 5 Years of Memories

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 2020

Oregon's Surprisingly Close, and Slightly Dark, Relationship with The Bachelor

Oregon’s Plastic Bag Ban Starts Jan. 1. Here’s What You Need to Know.

What’s Behind the Youth-Driven Union Boom in the Pacific Northwest?

A Masterclass in How Not to Apologize, From 3 Portland-Area Men

Ever Wanted to Know How Much People Make in This Town?

Oregon and Washington Take Another Stab at Replacing the I-5 Bridge

Why You Should Always Love Your Work Family

For Xmas, the City of Portland Is Gifting Us with More Time for E-Scooters. Yay?

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