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Summer Longer: An Itinerary for Savoring Every Drop at Sunriver Resort

Whether a solo escape, girls’ trip, or romantic getaway, we have the perfect itinerary to help you squeeze the most out of these final summer days.

08/18/2023

Got it bad and that ain't good

The 1905 Is in Trouble: Portland Jazz Musicians Rally

Portland's "home for jazz" has fallen on financial hard times, but the community around club owner Aaron Barnes isn't letting it go down without a fight.

08/18/2023 By Sam Stites

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Playful Experimentation Reigns at Savage Grace Wines

Fellow winemakers nod to this Washington vintner as one of the most innovative producers in the region.

08/18/2023 By Tamara Turner

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Cho Wines Plunges into Ingenuity

With a thirst for experimentation, this vineyard is making waves.

08/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

The PoMo 2023 Weird Wine Challenge

Hiyu Wine Farm's Wondrously Creative Wines

Hiyu’s pours buzz with the energy and verve of ancient practices.

08/18/2023 By Tamara Turner

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

What's Weird Wine?

Winemakers are bucking norms in the hills surrounding Portland, producing delicious explorations of taste and form. We invite you to taste and slosh your way through our top picks.

08/18/2023 By Arianne Cohen, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Jordan Michelman, Tamara Turner, and Hannah Wallace Photography by Michael Novak

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Are You a Coferment Virgin? 6 Portland Varieties to Try

It's a cider lovefest, and our city is the home base of creative producers. We found the half dozen best coferments for taste bud adventures, with blends of apples, wine grapes, and other Oregon fruits.

08/17/2023 By Hannah Wallace Photography by Michael Novak

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

The Man Behind Oregon’s Most Surprising Wine Pairings

Sommelier Ron Acierto chooses the best vino for, say, cherry belle radishes over sea bream, at Okta.

08/16/2023 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Thomas Teal

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

The 5 Weird (in the Best Way) Wines Shop Owners Can’t Stop Talking About

We asked local bottle shop staff to tell us about their favorite innovative vinos. They had a lot to say.

08/16/2023 By Jordan Michelman

Water Watch

Cyanobacteria Spreads across the Willamette River and Sauvie Island as Temperatures Spike

It looks like algae, but it’s not. Swimming is banned for people and pets, according to the Oregon Health Authority, just as Portlanders need to cool off.

08/16/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Kombucha, Local and Not

We pitted local brands like Camellia Grove, Humm, and Brew Dr. against nationwide giant GT’s.

08/15/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Heat Wave

It’s Hot AF in Portland This Week. Will We Break All-Time Records?

Temperatures are forecasted for 100–108 degrees for three consecutive days.

08/15/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

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Don’t Miss 5-Time Grammy® Nominee David Arkenstone In Concert At Portland’s Morrison Market/Stage 722 on September 29th!

With special guest Portland’s own Chasing Ebenezer.

08/15/2023

Real Estate

Property Watch: Apple Store Architects Take On a $5 Million Midcentury Modern

Click! Just like the vintage toy its original owner worked on, this midcentury home offers one great view after another.

08/14/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Tree Houses

Dave's Killer Spread: See the Cofounder's $11Mil Home with Indoor Old Growth Trees

The three-acre property is a resort unto itself, with nine bedrooms and an indoor treehouse, currently owned by the former CEO of Dave's Killer Bread. It's on the market.

08/11/2023 By Dalila Brent

Get on the Bus

Yep, You Can Take a Bus There: Expanded Bus Service Comes to Oregon

New bus routes and expanded service emerged from a partnership between regional carrier Pacific Crest Bus Lines and national conglomerate Megabus.

08/11/2023 By Sam Stites

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Journey Through the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs

Timeless trails, towering palms, and the echoes of the Agua Caliente ancestors.

08/11/2023 Photography by Kate Anderson/Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

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Mt Angel Oktoberfest – a Touch of Bavaria

Celebrate the best of Bavarian traditions at Mt Angel Oktoberfest, where locals and visitors come together to celebrate the harvest. 

08/10/2023

Wildlife Watch

This Week in Cougars, Raccoons, and Wolves in Oregon

Cougars, raccoons, and wolves, oh my. Residents are confronting a new normal with carnivorous wildlife in Portland and on the coast.

08/09/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Q & A

Ripping the City with Elan Hagens

The mycophile and Portland native dishes on her favorite Portland spots and the worst advice she's ever received.

08/09/2023 By Dalila Brent