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Outdoors

15 of Our Favorite Oregon State Parks

Find lush coastal rainforest, towering waterfalls, arid high desert, and everything in between.

05/16/2024 By Sam Stites

The Good Stuff

Our Favorite Specialty Grocers and International Markets in Portland

Where to find a fancy bit of cheese, track down imported ingredients, and travel the world with your taste buds.

05/16/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Life’s Fictions

Miranda July in Conversation with Portland Novelist Chelsea Bieker

“A feeling of recklessness is what made me write it down,” July says of her latest novel, All Fours. “I’m pointing at a thing and calling it out.”

05/15/2024 By Chelsea Bieker Illustrations by Becki Gill

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5 Reasons You Should Try Laser Hair Removal

Never shaving again. Addressing red bumps and ingrown hairs. Saving money in the long run. There are numerous benefits to choosing laser hair removal. Today, we share five with you!

05/14/2024

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Oregon Dungeness Crab

Oregon’s state crustacean is a culinary icon of the Northwest, and beyond.

05/13/2024

Real Estate

Property Watch: Historic Hollywood Townhouse with a Standout Kitchen

Historic kitchen nerds, this one is for you.

05/13/2024 By Melissa Dalton

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Elevate Your Outdoor Space with These Patio Cover Options

05/12/2024

Interview

‘Unlikable’ Narrators and the Impossible Expectations of Motherhood

Portland author Kimberly King Parsons unpacks her hotly anticipated debut novel, We Were the Universe.

05/10/2024 By Michelle Kicherer

Our Oddities

Oregon’s Weirdest Tourist Attractions, According to Reddit

Let’s be honest: you didn’t come here for cookie-cutter.

05/10/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Road Trip

Portland to Seattle: How to Survive the Drive on Interstate 5

Hippie sandals, squirrel bridges, playgrounds, a car museum, hot pot, skydiving ... take a few breaks on the drive between Portland and Seattle.

05/09/2024 By Cassondra Bird, Michelle Harris, and Margaret Seiler

Food News

Mole Mole Opens in Mississippi’s Prost! Marketplace

The Alberta Street food cart’s second location brings classic Puebla dishes to the busy strip.

05/08/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Out on a Limb

Meet Southern Oregon’s ‘Treehouse Maverick’

At Out ’n’ About, treehouse designer Michael Garnier does things his own way.

05/08/2024 By Brian Libby

Hold the Phone

Is a Cell Phone Policy Coming to Portland Classrooms?

Portland Public Schools is reconsidering its laissez-faire approach.

05/07/2024 By Zoe Sayler

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Vacation Mode On: Let Packing Season Begin

Utilizing flat surfaces, clever shelving & handy rods to make trip-prepping a breeze.

05/07/2024

Your Worst Nightmare, Solved

Got Rats, Portland? What to Do If Your Home Becomes Infested

Yes, our city has them, too.

05/07/2024 By Winston Ross Illustrations by Jack Dylan

Down the Aisles

11 Portland Authors’ Favorite Indie Bookstores

Where do Renée Watson, Dane Liu, Erica Berry, and Jon Raymond shop for books? Hint: it’s not Amazon.

05/06/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Property Watch: The Longtime Residence of a Visionary Portland Architect

John Yeon helped give the Pacific Northwest its trademark style. The home where he lived for decades is now on the market.

05/06/2024 By Melissa Dalton

No Filter

When Did Oregon Summers Get So Smoky?

It’s not just you: wildfire season has fundamentally changed.

05/03/2024 By Zoe Sayler

As Told To

In ‘skin & bones,’ Renée Watson Writes for Her Devout Readers’ Parents

"I’m always writing for that little girl who needed to see herself and her ancestors represented in stories."

05/03/2024 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Michael Raines

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Celebrating Sneakers at the Portland Art Museum

An exhibition from the BATA Shoe Museum shines a light on the Portland sneaker scene.

05/02/2024

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