Festival Preview

Who’s Coming to Project Pabst This Summer?

Japanese Breakfast, Death Cab for Cutie, Devo, and Iggy Pop headline the waterfront festival in 2025.

02/25/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

keeping time

Revisiting Yo La Tengo’s Oh So Portland Old Joy Score

Kelly Reichardt’s deft portrait of the city from 2006 stands outside of time—so do its songs.

02/25/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Beach Time

La Paz Is the Mellow Mexico Vacation You Need Right Now

Take a nonstop flight from PDX to Los Cabos, then turn north for sugar-white beaches, lagoon-blue waters, and glowing sunsets.

02/24/2025 By Amelia Arvesen

Crib Sheet

A Quick-and-Easy Guide to Portland’s New City Councilors

The skinny on the city’s new leadership.

02/24/2025 By Nathan Williams

Rockaway Beach’s Top Eats are Never Far From the Sand

From the history buffs to the staunch seafood fanatics, the Oregon Coast hamlet has a culinary adventure fit for everyone.

02/23/2025

Reasons to Visit Columbia River Maritime Museum This Spring

Experience the unique history of the Columbia River.

02/23/2025

bar openings

Side Eye Blends French Dining, Fast Food, and Retro Cocktails

Despite a veteran dining team driving it, Northwest District’s newest bar is comfortably lowbrow.

02/21/2025 By Alex Frane

Real Estate

Property Watch: Will This Historic Northwest Portland Home Be Saved?

The previous owners started a remodel on this house designed by architect Van Evera Bailey. Will new ones finish it?

02/21/2025 By Melissa Dalton

things to do

Cymande, Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite British Funk Band

Also: a new book from Omar El Akkad, and other things to do in Portland this week.

02/20/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Portland vs. The World

Ditch the Suburban Stigma and Eat at These Beaverton Chains

Where to find a taste of Portland—or Mongolian hot pot—in the burbs.

02/20/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Interview

The Korean Mama’s Favorite Beaverton Restaurants

The TikTok and Instagram star dishes her go-to spots for spicy short rib soup, tendon-filled pho, and cheeseburgers.

02/19/2025 By Alex Frane

Book Review

Omar El Akkad Returns to Nonfiction to Undress American Mythology

Spurred by the war in Gaza, the celebrated American War novelist tests propaganda against the sanctity of human life.

02/19/2025 By Diana Abu-Jaber

Soccer City, USA

A Word from Timber Jim, the Man with the Chainsaw

Approaching the 50th anniversary of the Portland Timbers’ first game, its original hype man reflects on his legacy.

02/18/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Where to Live Now

Neighborhood Guide: Nob Hill

Find the city’s best shopping on its most concentrated strip, plus Portland’s greatest mix of old and new, high- and lowbrow tastes.

02/17/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

It's a World of Fun At Language Immersion Summer Camp!

At the International School of Portland’s award-winning summer camp, language and culture come to life through hands-on projects, outdoor fun, and more!

02/16/2025

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Queen Anne Victorian Full of Povey Glass

Give us all the rainbow floral stained glass.

02/14/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Beaverton and Beyond

Asian Flavors Inspire Some of Beaverton’s Best New Pizzerias

The cohort of Beaverton pizzaiolos with a galaxy-brain approach to toppings.

02/14/2025 By Emily Teel Photography by Thomas Teal

things to do

Dance Till You’re Dead: Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Giselle

Also: Hump! is 20, and other things to do in Portland this week.

02/13/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Sugar Rush

3 Beaverton Dessert Shops Worth a Detour

Find a sweet finish to any suburban food crawl, baklava to red bean buns.

02/12/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

The Comeback Queen

Nan Chaison Is the Most Prolific Restaurateur You Don’t Know Yet

From Thai vegan restaurants to Mexican cocktail lounges, Ketsuda ‘Nan’ Chaison has been hard at work.

02/11/2025 By Alex Frane

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