Light a Fire 2017: Keeping Us Healthy

How an Oregon Clinic Provides Vital Health Care for Seasonal and Migrant Workers

After a child’s avoidable death, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center came together in her name.

10/16/2017 By Katie Vaughan

Light a Fire 2017: Extraordinary Board Member

How One Portlander Helps People Plan for End-of-Life Care

Peggy Maguire wants you to have the hard conversations.

10/16/2017 By Katie Vaughan

Beer

Meet Portland's Self-Proclaimed Lady Brewer Girl Gang

The three women talk homebrewing, deadlifting, and eyelash extensions.

08/14/2017 By Katie Vaughan

DIY

How to Do It (Mostly) Yourself at ADX

Tinker your ideas into existence at Portland’s “gym for making stuff.”

09/21/2016 By Katie Vaughan

Devout Design

This Central Oregon Church Takes Its Design Cues from the High Desert

The minimalist, airy space reflects the Bend congregation’s veneration for nature.

09/21/2016 By Katie Vaughan

COMEDY

The 11 Best Jokes from the Bridgetown Comedy Festival

Funny people flocked to Portland this weekend for the ninth annual fest. Here are the moments that made us laugh longest and hardest.

06/06/2016 By Marty Patail, Rebecca Jacobson, Katie Vaughan, and Lisa Dunn

5 THINGS ABOUT

Beyond Pre: What to Know About Running in Oregon

As some of the world’s best runners converge in Portland for the Indoor Track & Field Championships, we take a look at a sport besieged by scandal.

03/01/2016 By Katie Vaughan

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Inside Ransom Distillery’s Tasting Room

Classic cocktails and hearty Italian deli fare make this laid-back tasting room in McMinnville a great place to sample the gin maker’s full lineup.

02/25/2016 By Katie Vaughan

5 THINGS ABOUT

Union Station Turns 120

We visit our iconic train station’s past and predict its future.

01/25/2016 By Katie Vaughan

DISPATCH

How A Portland Vet Found Peace in Fly-Fishing

Chad Brown’s path to the river wasn’t easy—but now he wants to share his experience with everyone he can.

12/21/2015 By Katie Vaughan

THE GRAPEVINE

Oregon Winemakers and Growers Report on 2015 Season

Get the scoop on the year’s hot, hot, hot growing season from the experts—and find out what it may mean for the wine to come.

10/22/2015 By Katie Vaughan

LIGHT A FIRE 2015

Caring for the Planet: Friends of Trees

Creating community and greener cities, one tree at a time.

10/20/2015 By Katie Vaughan

PDX INDEX

Portland Hockey Unleashed! The Winterhawks, the City’s Best Sports Team, Takes the Ice

A by-the-numbers look at the Western Hockey League stars of the Rose City

10/19/2015 By Katie Vaughan

POETRY

Why Are These Portland Poets Proud to Call Themselves Whores?

Brothel-style readings open up poetry to a new audience —complete with booze, burlesque, and "private shows."

10/14/2015 By Katie Vaughan

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Eat Your Way Through Photos of Portland's First Korean Food Festival

Here’s what we ate at Portland’s first-ever celebration of Korean cuisine.

10/13/2015 By Katie Vaughan

HIT LIST

Portland’s Best Fall Cocktails

We’ve got the inside line on Portland’s top sweater-season cocktails.

10/12/2015 By Katie Vaughan

HIT LIST

Are These the 10 Best Cheeses Made in the Northwest?

Portland’s annual cheese festival the Wedge brought together the best dairy products around. We picked our favorites!

10/06/2015 By Katie Vaughan

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

The Inside Scoop on Portland’s First Korean Food Festival

Local bigwigs, fusion specialists, and Beaverton institutions join forces for the city’s inaugural Korean food fest.

09/30/2015 By Katie Vaughan

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

The Eat Beat Weekly Planner: Food Events for Every Kind of Eater

Lardo’s up-and-coming chef pop-up, Forest Park pub crawls, and Nicky USA’s 15th annual Wild About Game competition.

09/28/2015 By Katie Vaughan

BEAN SCENE

Ristretto Is Handing Out Free Coffee All Weekend Long

The Portland icon celebrates a decade of light roasts with free coffee this weekend.

09/17/2015 By Katie Vaughan