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When Did Oregon Summers Get So Smoky?

It’s not just you: wildfire season has fundamentally changed.

05/03/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Tradesies?

Soho House Deals in Social and Cultural Capital. But It Trades for Art.

With nearly 150 works from Portland’s biggest artists, the social club’s art collection paints a picture of the current art scene.

04/30/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Q&A

Ripping the City with Maha Alharbi

The owner of Queen Mama’s Kitchen dishes on her Portland favorites.

04/23/2024 By Dalila Brent Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Fun With Census Data

Apparently Oregon Is One of the Best States for Women-Owned Businesses

From the proprietor of a topless bar to a prolific patent holder.

04/22/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Be Prepared

Worried about Your Home Surviving the Next Disaster?

Construction makes a difference, but community might make a bigger one.

04/17/2024 By Brian Libby Illustrations by Joseph Laney

Full Court Press

5 Takeaways from Portland’s March Madness Sweet 16

As eyes shift to Cleveland and the Final Four for the NCAA Women's Tournament, we take a moment to reflect.

04/05/2024 By Margaret Seiler

Whale Watch

A New Population of Orcas off the Oregon Coast?

It's not yet confirmed, but this could be big: unidentified whales have been observed in deep waters west of Newport, Ophir, and Bandon.

04/02/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Sign Us Up

Oregon’s Century-Old Camp Namanu Gets Historic Designation

The state’s first summer camp for girls, which counts Beverly Cleary among its alums, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

04/01/2024 By Rebecca Jacobson

Busking for Permits

Johnny Franco Wants to Lick the City’s Wounds with His Guitar

A Brazilian immigrant campaigns for a vibrant city, by way of free concerts.

03/29/2024 By Michelle Kicherer

True Crime

Portland Cold Case Unit Reopens After 2-Year Hiatus

Homicides and other violent crimes dating back to the 1960s will get a fresh look thanks to a $2.5 million grant and new forensic technology.

03/27/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Golden Years

Secrets of Our Wisest Portlanders

We've got the scoop about everything from friendships that last to retirement planning to midlife career pivots.

03/22/2024 By Portland Monthly Staff

Old School

The Portland Art Gallery Where Age Is an Asset

Geezer Gallery (yes, it’s really called that), an exhibition space and arts center, is devoted to showing seniors’ work.

03/22/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

End Game

How Much Does Living in a Senior Community Cost in Portland?

Finding Atlantis might be easier than answering this apparently rhetorical question.

03/22/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Golden Years

Lifestyles of the Happy and Gray

For our wisest Portlanders, flexible schedules and good company are the key to joy.

03/21/2024 By Andi Prewitt and Arianne Cohen Photography by Jason Hill

Golden Years

Wise Oregonians Give Us Their Best Advice

Listen to your elders.

03/20/2024 By Zoe Sayler and Andi Prewitt

Golden Years

The 50-Year Portland Friendship

Some friendships predate light rail, the microbrew boom, or the Blazers' one championship. A longtime local reflects on youth and old age in Rose City.

03/19/2024 By Andrea Carlisle Photography by Jason Hill

Golden Years

Is Portland a Good Place to Retire To?

We asked real estate agents, policy wonks, doctors, and seniors the hard questions. Their answers are surprising.

03/18/2024 By Charles Butler

Forecasting

Portland Gears Up for a 70-Degree Weekend

It’s subjectively hot. And that’s what matters.

03/13/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Till Death

What Separates Tattoo Connoisseurs from Art Collectors?

For many patrons of the extraordinarily tactile medium, tattoos aren't so different from paintings.

03/11/2024 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Jason Hill

Summer Fun

Portland Pickles 2024 Schedule Is Here: Robots, Farts, Monty Python

Tickets are on sale for nights dedicated to Dilly Parton, the Simpsons, and sleep—oh, and baseball games, too.

03/06/2024 By Margaret Seiler

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News & City Life

When Did Oregon Summers Get So Smoky?

Soho House Deals in Social and Cultural Capital. But It Trades for Art.

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Apparently Oregon Is One of the Best States for Women-Owned Businesses

Worried about Your Home Surviving the Next Disaster?

5 Takeaways from Portland’s March Madness Sweet 16

A New Population of Orcas off the Oregon Coast?

Oregon’s Century-Old Camp Namanu Gets Historic Designation

Johnny Franco Wants to Lick the City’s Wounds with His Guitar

Portland Cold Case Unit Reopens After 2-Year Hiatus

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