FASHION NEWS

Portlanders Pay Tribute to Tumbleweed Boutique Founder Kara Lynn Larson

Portland's fashion community lost one of its founding members last week to cancer. Her peers pay tribute to a designer ahead of her time.

06/01/2016 By Eden Dawn

AIRPORT LOVE

British Invasion? Delta to Launch Nonstop PDX Flight to London

This time next year, PDX's largest global carrier will debut a red-eye flight to Heathrow.

06/01/2016 By Ramona DeNies

EAT HERE NOW

Where to Eat This Week: June 1–7

From fried chicken and roti at Hat Yai to cider flights at Bushwhacker, these are the things you must eat and drink this week.

06/01/2016 By Eat Beat Team

THE LONG PLAY

PODCAST: Courtenay Hameister on Dating and Mating in Portland

The writer and former Live Wire host logged 28 first dates in a year, all entered on her Excel spreadsheet. She dishes on the data-paved road to love.

06/01/2016 By Fiona McCann With Sika Stanton

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Natural Selection to Close, Former Bluehour Chef Launches Chinese Food Pop-Up, and More PDX Food News

... including Hamlet's new chef and happy hour and Lardo's owners getting sued, again.

05/31/2016 By Michelle Porter

BIRD: ON IT

Yes, Portland Has an Official Bird—for 30 Years Now

As Great Blue Heron Week enters its 30th year, we answer all your burning questions. Like, which beer should I drink to celebrate, and what poem should I recite?

05/31/2016 By Marisa Russell

FASHION SHOW

Students Aim to Alter Perspectives with a Fashion-Meets-Art Experience

The Art Institute and Aveda collaborate on a fashion installation, art experience, and senior showcase.

05/31/2016 By Eden Dawn

STATE PARKS

Go Wild for Oregon State Parks Day—It's All Free!

This weekend, Oregon goes full-on mad for state parkland—waiving fees for day use, camping, crabbing, and even hot dogs. Here's where to go to get the best park perks.

05/31/2016 By Marisa Russell

HOTELS

On the Oregon Coast, Find the Eco-Farm-B&B of the Future

Cob ovens, permaculture, tinctures, and cheesemaking—as a rural retreat for would-be homesteaders, North Fork 53 is off the hook (and soon, the grid).

05/31/2016 By Kelly Clarke

SOCCER

Thorns Keep a Clean Sheet against Reign Rivals

The Portland Thorns passed a crucial test in a home draw against Seattle Reign this weekend. Here are our takeaways from the game.

05/31/2016 By Katelyn Best

COMEDY

Eight Can't-Miss Shows at the 2016 Bridgetown Comedy Festival

All-lady lineups. Comic deconstruction. Heaps of hometown (and formerly hometown) heroes. Here are our top bets for this year's fest.

05/27/2016 By Rebecca Jacobson and Marty Patail

HEALTH NEWS

Oregon Quietly Increases Protections for Transgender Students

While other states battle Obama over bathroom rights, our department of education is fostering safe learning environments for everyone.

05/27/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

BEER ME

Portland’s 12 Best Soccer Bars We'll Be Rocking All through June

Two big-deal international tournaments mean major day-drinking (and, uh, soccer-watching) opportunities.

05/27/2016 By Marty Patail and Ramona DeNies

COMEDY CABARET

Jane Lynch Is Back, but This Time without the Tracksuit

Cabaret meets rap meets hit-you-between-the-eyes humor: Jane Lynch comes to town with See Jane Sing. We caught up with the former Glee star ahead of her Newmark show.

05/26/2016 By Claire Colby

GOOD EATS

“Kids Cook at the Market” Teaches Youngsters to Eat Their Veggies

Turn your child into a budding chef with this farm-fresh program at the Saturday PSU Market.

05/26/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Sisters Country – Your Recreation Destination

Situated between the high desert and the spectacular Cascades mountain range, Sisters is a little town with oversized character. From Western charm to outdoor recreation, there’s always something to do.

05/26/2016

POMO PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 26–29

Sticking around town for Memorial Day? Fill your weekend with Chelsea Wolfe's goth-folk, books about pit bulls, last-chance gallery exhibits, and a Prince double feature.

05/26/2016 By Rebecca Jacobson and Ramona DeNies