Hit List

The Best Farms and Orchards for Apple Picking near Portland

We’ve narrowed down the region’s autumnal offerings, with great mountain views, kid-friendly vibes, and rare varietals ripe for the picking.

09/04/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

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Women on the Move 2025 - Ashley Bennett, DDS

Dr. Ashley Bennett’s dream has always been to create a patient experience in her dental office that centered around building not only trust with her patients, but also relaxation and comfort. She has done exactly that at Forest Park Dental Studio.

09/03/2025

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Rockaway Beach Invests in Equitable Outdoor Access

Beach sunsets, for all.

09/03/2025

Education

Portland Private Schools, by the Numbers

Application deadlines, tuition costs, demographics, and more key info on Portland-area K–12 private schools.

09/03/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

Editor's Note

The Willamette Valley’s Transformational Decade

Oregon wine country introduced me to the world of vino. Ten years later, it’s growing in its own way.

09/03/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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Fall-Ready Radiance: Skincare Tips and Treatments from Skin by Lovely

After months of Pacific Northwest sunshine, patios, and long summer hikes, September is the perfect time to refresh your skincare routine.

09/02/2025

Movies

In Twinless, Dylan O’Brien Finds Himself in Portland, Twice

Director James Sweeney’s twisty new film casts the Maze Runner star as twin brothers, one dead and the other grieving his loss.

09/02/2025 By Chase Hutchinson

Restaurant Review

At Javelina and Inisha, Indigenous Cuisine Finds Portland Quirk

With fry bread burgers and a precolonial tasting menu, the conjoined restaurants stand in a major gap of the city’s restaurant scene.

09/02/2025 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Thomas Teal

The People's Coast

The Best Oregon Beaches Within 3 Hours of Portland

Our coast brims with spectacular beaches. Here are a few that will leave you breathless.

08/29/2025 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen and Sam Stites

Real Estate

Property Watch: Boho Cabin in Corbett with a Yurt and a Sauna

A one-acre retreat in the "Gateway to the Gorge" for $495K.

08/29/2025 By Melissa Dalton

things to do

The Power of Queer Portraiture

Also: Jordan Klepper, and other shows in town this week.

08/28/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Dining Picks

The Best Breakfasts in Portland

Where to find egg and cheese sandwiches, farmers market burritos, and pozole to start your day.

08/28/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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Garden Fever Builds Upon Two Decades of Successful Business

The beloved Portland-area nursery & plant store rolls out new branding.

08/27/2025

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Evergreen Virtual Academy

Meet Evergreen Virtual Academy (EVA), the 100% tuition-free online public school redefining education.

08/27/2025

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Trinity Academy

Trinity Academy is built on the foundation of a joyful, discerning, and ecumenical Christian culture marked by the discovery of truth, the practice of goodness, the creation of beauty, and the development of intellectual and aesthetic habits of mind.

08/27/2025

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Portland Jewish Academy

PJA is an inclusive Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds.

08/27/2025

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International School of Portland

Embrace the World! For thirty-five years, International School of Portland (ISP) has offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.

08/27/2025

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La Salle Catholic College Preparatory

At La Salle, students are seen, known, and valued – for who they are and who they’re becoming.

08/27/2025

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Northwest Academy

Northwest Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with an intellectually engaging, arts-integrated curriculum, designed for those who want both academic depth and creative exploration.

08/27/2025

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Portland Waldorf School

Located 15 minutes from downtown Portland, our seven-acre campus hosts a vibrant community of families and students from nursery through 12th grade.

08/27/2025