Gimme Five

The 5 Ursula K. Le Guin Books You Need to Read, According to Her Son

While curating an exhibition of her life and work, Theo Downes-Le Guin shares his favorite books by Portland’s greatest author, a.k.a. his mom.

10/14/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

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More than a Meal: Donate Dinner Offers Dignity During the Holidays

Meals on Wheels People and New Seasons Market have set their biggest-ever goal for the fundraiser at a time when older adults need support the most.

10/13/2025

Q&A

Ripping the City with Debbie Bailey

The owner of a Beaverton witch shop is casting good vibes with tarot, brooms, and spiritual guidance.

10/13/2025 By Dalila Brent Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Rent a Roost

11 Pacific Northwest Treehouse Rentals for a Sky-High Getaway

The air really is better up there.

10/13/2025 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen and Portland Monthly Staff

Real Estate

Property Watch: This 1976 Cabin Is a Total Time Capsule

Knotty fir paneling, an orange enamel fireplace, and a wraparound deck make for an idyllic perch over the Wilson River.

10/10/2025 By Melissa Dalton

things to do

Tom Toro and Dracula Both Come to Town

Also: Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque at the Lumber Room.

10/09/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Closing Report

Portland’s Best Vegan Burger Shop Has Served Its Last Meal

Gnarly’s, Assembly Brewing Annex, and Hit the Spot Burger have all shuttered.

10/09/2025 By Alex Frane

Interview

Portland’s New Yorker Cartoonist on the Important Kind of Jokes

In a new book, Tom Toro collects 15 years of work for the magazine. Here, he talks about the role of cartoons in the present.

10/08/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Openings

Slabtown’s Next Cocktail Bar Is—You Guessed It—Italian

Hey Luigi, from chef Gabriel Pascuzzi, proves Portland’s growing Italian scene can’t be stopped.

10/08/2025 By Alex Frane

bookshelf

The Ursula K. Le Guin Cat Book You’ve Been Waiting For

A new collection gathers the late author’s poetry, sketches, and correspondence about her beloved feline companions.

10/08/2025 By Alex Frane

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Through His Lens: How June Drake Preserved Silverton and Silver Falls

A new exhibition at the Oregon Historical Society, June Drake: Preserving the Past to Shape the Future, presents a portrait of a man whose passion for documenting his community reshaped it in lasting ways.

10/08/2025

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Portland Entrepreneurs Are Using AI to Stay Creative—and Stay Local

Portland’s makers, agencies, and small businesses are finding balance between technology and authenticity.

10/07/2025 By Victoria Vidal

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How Portland Brands Win with Short-Form Video

From Alberta to the Pearl, Portland brands are thriving on short-form video. Learn what works best on TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube—and how to turn creativity into connection.

10/07/2025 By Victoria Vidal