Julia is a former news editor for Portland Monthly.

Wildfires

Wildfire Season in Oregon Has Been Low-Key...So Far

But with hot, dry weather ahead and fires burning around beloved Waldo Lake, that might not last.

08/17/2022 By Julia Silverman

Politics

A New Survey Suggests Abortion Could Be a Key Issue in Oregon This Fall

Most voters support reproductive rights, and they're motivated to turn out and vote.

08/16/2022 By Julia Silverman

Houselessness

A New Tiny-Home Village for the Houseless Is Opening Soon in Portland

But it's not run by the city.

08/15/2022 By Julia Silverman

Retail Therapy

10 Portland Stores on Our Radar Screens Right Now

New boutiques, old favorites in new spaces, and more

08/11/2022 By Julia Silverman

Home Remodel

A Manzanita House with a History Gets a Game Changer of a Makeover

Out went the beige carpet and surfboard décor; in came smart built-ins, nautical curves, and a spa dream of a bathroom.

08/11/2022 By Julia Silverman Photography by George Barberis

Real Estate 2022

Is the Portland Housing Market Getting More Buyer Friendly?

Signs point to yes, even though home prices are still near historic highs.

08/10/2022 By Julia Silverman

Light A Fire

Your Favorite Portland Nonprofit Deserves an Award, Right?

We can help! It's time to nominate the people who make our city a better place to live for our annual Light a Fire awards.

08/10/2022 By Julia Silverman

Coronavirus

A New COVID Vaccine Is Headed for Oregon this Fall

Here's how public health officials are gearing up.

08/04/2022 By Julia Silverman

Politics

In Normally Sleepy August, the Oregon Governor's Race Heats Up

All three candidates are out with TV ads. We break them down.

08/03/2022 By Julia Silverman

City Hall

Is Sam Adams Portland’s Shadow Mayor?

The former mayor is back at city hall, and calling an awful lot of shots.

07/29/2022 By Julia Silverman

Heat Wave

Are Oregonians Learning to Love Air Conditioning?

As temperatures rise this week, new data from the federal government suggests that the answer is yes.

07/27/2022 By Julia Silverman

Real Estate

Every Portland Suburb in a Nutshell

Beaverton to Wood Village, Camas to Wilsonville.

07/26/2022 By Julia Silverman, Matthew Trueherz, Conner Reed, and Dalila Brent

Travel

This Tiny 'Cocoon Cottage' on the Oregon Coast Isn't Quite Open Yet, But It’s Already TikTok Famous

The owner’s other Airbnb rentals include a giant potato in Idaho, a hobbit hole in Washington, and a treehouse in Hawaii.

07/21/2022 By Julia Silverman

Summer

5 Oregon-Made Sunscreens for the Dog Days of Summer

Plus advice from an OHSU dermatologist on what to look for when choosing sun protection

07/21/2022 By Julia Silverman

Design

Gresham's New Library Could Be Our Starchitect Moment

Set to open in 2025, the new East County branch designers are shooting for the moon

07/18/2022 By Julia Silverman

Real Estate

Housing Inventory in Portland Is Rising: Which Quadrant Had the Biggest Spike?

New numbers show a sharp rise in available homes to buy in June, as pending sales take a dip.

07/14/2022 By Julia Silverman

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

COVID-19

CDC Recommends Masking in Multnomah as BA. 5 Spreads

The CDC says people in high risk counties, including in the Portland area, should consider wearing a mask indoors as local authorities track the new variants.

07/12/2022 By Fiona McCann and Julia Silverman

Style and Shopping

5 Portland Stores Where You Can Find Your Perfect Summer Swimsuit

Including two that will custom-make a suit for you from sustainable fabrics

06/23/2022 By Margaret Seiler and Julia Silverman

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