Food News

With Pah!, Portland Now Has a Proudly Deaf-Owned Restaurant

The queer, Latinx, and deaf-owned eatery inside The Zed serves up beef and vegan burgers, blooming onions, and fish and chips with a side of ASL slang.

08/12/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Q&A

This Portland Woman Spends Her Free Time Trapping Cats to Be Spayed and Neutered

But it's not just cats she helps: ‘One of the things I found is that it’s a lot of social work with a lot of people that are really vulnerable members of our society.’

08/12/2022 By Michelle Harris

It’s Your German Weekend!

Mt Angel Oktoberfest: The most authentic German festival on the West Coast.

08/12/2022

Hike of the Month

Hike of the Month: Ecola Point to Indian Beach

Lighthouse views and inland shade on this Oregon Coast trail near Cannon Beach

08/12/2022 By Michelle Harris

Business

Can an Indie Takeover Bring Back the Lloyd Center’s Glory Days?

An influx of local, art-focused shops is bringing new life to the iconic mall that plenty of Portlanders had left for dead.

08/11/2022 By Sam Pape

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

Interview

Portland Tattoo Artist Alena Chun on Social Media Cred, Why Her Shop’s Not for Everyone, and More

‘My intention doing American Traditional tattoos is to carry and respect some of the mindsets, techniques, and imagery, and leave behind the stuff that doesn't serve us anymore.’

08/11/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Outdoors

Shady Hikes and Picnic Spots for Hot Days in and around Portland

From the fir frenzy of North Portland’s Columbia Park to a tree-lined trail on Sauvie Island, here are a few places to celebrate the shadows.

08/11/2022 By Cassondra Bird, Michelle Harris, and Margaret Seiler

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

Best Restaurants 2022

At Akadi 2.0, Fatou Ouattara Is Cooking Her Way

From innovative suya wings and soursop cheesecake to classic spinach stew, Portland’s landmark West African restaurant has reached new heights.

08/10/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton Photography by Thomas Teal

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

Health news

Monkeypox Is On the Rise in Oregon

Here’s the latest on what’s happening and what you can do to avoid infection.

08/09/2022 By Michelle Harris

Real Estate

Price Point: Urban Farm vs. Updated Farmhouse in Southeast Portland

Midcentury charm with gardens galore, or stylish farmhouse?

08/09/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Home Decor

Q&A: Emily Henderson and The New Design Rules

The Oregon-born blogger and author makes grout treatments and selecting carpet samples relatable in her new how-to book on design and décor.

08/09/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Footwear

The Best Photos from Sneaker Week PDX 2022

The annual event, taking place August 4–10, brings out the city’s most cultured and creative enthusiasts in the footwear industry.

08/09/2022 By Dalila Brent

Nature

Off to Pick Huckleberries? You Might Need a Permit

The wild berries lining mountain trails in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest are calling, but you'll need a Forest Service permit in advance for these purple goodies.

08/08/2022 By Margaret Seiler