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Join us Saturday May 21st for our 6th annual Summer Splash Demo Day at Oaks Park on the beautiful Willamette River! Largest free demo with the deepest discounts on kayaks and SUP's all year.

05/03/2016

SOCCER

Thorns Take It Up a Notch against Boston Breakers

The Portland Thorns pick up three points against Boston in their strongest performance yet.

05/03/2016 By Katelyn Best

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Coco Donuts Expands to North Williams, Lincoln's Jenn Louis Is Arrest, and More PDX Foods News

... including the return of Edible Portland and Sizzle Pie opening in Seattle.

05/03/2016 By Sarah Hopwood

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Portland Comes Home Empty-Handed at the 2016 James Beard Awards

Washington takes Best Chef Northwest for the second year in a row.

05/03/2016 By Benjamin Tepler

Summer Race Guide

Bike, Run, Stumble, and Jump: Our Guide to 30 Great Summer Races

UFO-themed dashes, ultra-awesome ultras, and scavenger hunts inspired by The Amazing Race—we pick our 30 favorite summer challenges. Mark your calendars—and go!

05/03/2016 By Caitlin Collins, Ramona DeNies, and Tuck Woodstock

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Mint Chalcedony & Green Amethyst Necklace by Harlow Jewelry

One of many beautiful and handmade pieces by local favorite Harlow Jewelry.

05/02/2016

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This Mother’s Day show that very deserving mother in your life how special she is by gifting her a Santé experience.  Receive a 60 min. facial/or massage with a complementary soaking session (regularly $115.00) 

05/02/2016

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The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery Gift Card

A gift card is the perfect way for Mom to rejuvenate and relax!  From specialty facials tailored to your skin’s needs to rejuvenating massage therapy, the medical day spa at The Waldorf Center is a peaceful oasis any Mom would love.

05/02/2016

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Rene Escobar Collection

An edgy collection of 18k gold, oxidized sterling silver, diamonds and gemstones.

05/02/2016

MOTHER'S DAY

Mother’s Day in Portland: Salumi Picnics, Cascadian Spas, and High Tea

Don’t let Mother’s Day (May 8) sneak up on you. We’ve got fail-proof options for everyone, from conservative eaters to Champagne and caviar lovers.

05/02/2016 By Sarah Hopwood

THE LONG PLAY

PODCAST: Ted Wheeler On Why He Should Lead Fast-Growing Portland

Everyone says he’s the frontrunner in the race to become the city’s next mayor. So, seriously: how would Ted Wheeler, longtime local political star, guide Portland’s lightning-fast transformation?

05/02/2016 By Zach Dundas and Marty Patail With Sika Stanton

BODY TALK

Why Breasts Are like a Bowl of Oatmeal

A local ob-gyn weighs in on the latest in breast cancer prevention: genetic testing, exams, and mammograms.

05/02/2016 By Sylvia Randall-Muñoz

The Next Round

Portland's Best Bars 2016

We’ve got the city’s best new bars, 11 essential new cocktails, a watering hole for (nearly) every neighborhood, and a tasting room decision tree.

05/01/2016

HAPPENINGS

May Is Upon Us: Top Style and Design Things to Do

Boutique birthday-bash sales and launch parties and pop-up shops, oh my! Kick off May with two weeks of stylish entertainment.

04/29/2016 By Claire Colby

MUSIC

Five Places Beach House Brought Us Last Night

The Baltimore–based band went for a journey via their Crystal Ballroom show on Thursday, and invited Portlanders along for the ride.

04/29/2016 By Emma Mannheimer

URBAN FUTURES

Can Art Save a Neighborhood? The Creator of Houston's Project Row Houses Speaks

Rick Lowe, an artist/activist, transformed 22 shotgun shacks into a haven of community-minded creativity. Can Portland learn from his work?

04/29/2016 By Randy Gragg

TOURISM

Rodeo Town Pendleton Aims to Lasso Hipsters Year-Round

A peek inside a new tourism campaign targeting Portland millennials.

04/29/2016 By Caitlin Collins

HEALTH NEWS

One-Minute Workouts Get You Fit, Says Science

Keep hitting snooze—a new study shows that one minute of high-intensity training is all it takes to improve aerobic health.

04/29/2016 By Maya Seaman

TINY HOMES

Mini Vacation? Try on Mt Hood Village's New Tiny Homes for Size

The resort and campground opens a "tiny house village" with five sweet little homes to rent.

04/28/2016 By Sarah Hopwood

FASHION

Spring Forward with West End Select Shop's New Lookbook

The downtown shop dazzles with its pretty new pieces for spring.

04/28/2016 By Eden Dawn