Workshop

Studio Visit: Inside Peter Gronquist’s Geological Self-Portraits

The artist talks drawing automatons, introspection, and recording fleeting moments.

08/08/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Condiments

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Ketchups, Local and Not

We compared three Oregon-made ketchups to international megabrand, Heinz. Which belong in your fridge?

08/08/2023 By Arianne Cohen

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Inn the Ground:

Your New Wine Country Retreat

08/08/2023

Activism

Definitely Do This Tuesday: The Ukrainian Folk Punk of DakhaBrakha

Activism meets music tonight at Revolution Hall.

08/08/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Perfect Plans

Doe Bay Resort: What to Do, Where to Stay, and What to Eat

Don't be misled by "resort" in its title, says our writer, who has visited for 30 years. Nestled in the San Juan Islands between mountains and water, this spot offers something for everyone, from campers to hikers to luxury seekers.

08/07/2023 By MaryRose Denton

Real Estate

Tiny House Watch: For $139K, Own a Tiny House That Floats

This 308-square-foot home on the Columbia River could be an art studio, weekend retreat, or full-time commitment to the life aquatic.

08/07/2023 By Melissa Dalton

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Mountainwood Homes Helps Homeowners Love Their Homes Again

Advice on five cost-effective ways to refresh or remodel.

08/07/2023

Uh-Oh

The End of Pickathon? Festival’s Permit Expires This Year

The music festival’s fate sits in the hands of a volunteer committee in Happy Valley. Will its permit be renewed?

08/04/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Big Ten Country

Ducks, Huskies Headed to the Big Ten Conference

The University of Oregon and University of Washington, both charter members of the Pac-12 Conference, are following the money and limelight.

08/04/2023 By Sam Stites

State Parks

Silver Falls State Park Solves Its Popularity Problem

The park, which gets 1.3 million visitors a year, unveiled the first part of renovations with new parking, two trails connecting to popular hikes, and a kids' nature play area.

08/04/2023 By Sam Stites

America's Best Airport

Photos of PDX’s New Terminal Are Here, and It’s Glorious

Portland travelers will set foot under the nine-acre wood ceiling of the new PDX terminal in May 2024.

08/04/2023 By Sam Stites

Getaway

Perfect Plan: Where to Eat, Stay, and Play (with or without Kids) in San Francisco

Reports of the city’s death have been greatly exaggerated.

08/03/2023 By Dalila Brent and Margaret Seiler

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4 Ways to Get Your Fall Culture Fix

Portland Center Stage’s 36th theater season kicks off with the love rock musical, HAIR, opening September 30, 2023.

08/02/2023

Food & Music

What Food Do You Pair with Esperanza Spalding? Elliott Smith? Aminé?

Pickathon's Curation series partners musicians and chefs on the precipice of stardom for a dreamy fan experience.

08/01/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

PoMo Taste Test: The Best (and Worst) Hot Sauces

We compared eight Oregon-made hot sauces, including classics like Secret Aardvark and newcomers including Hab Sauce and Newks. Which one belongs in your fridge?

08/01/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

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Protect Your Photos for Years to Come with Northwest Framing

Custom frame your photos and family heirlooms to preserve them for generations.

07/31/2023

Real Estate

Property Watch: Live like a 1920s Banking Magnate on King's Hill

Historic charm and views to spare across an expansive 6,224-square-foot restored Colonial Revival in the historic district near Washington Park in Southwest Portland

07/31/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Serve Yo' Self

Pumping Your Own Gas: Coming to Oregon in August

Guess what’s not on Gov. Tina Kotek’s list of bills to veto? The legislation introducing self-serve gas.

07/28/2023 By Sam Stites

There's Always Autumn

Summer Openings Canceled for Kah-Nee-Ta and Ritz-Carlton, Portland

The downtown luxury hotel and Warm Springs resort both backtracked on plans to open their doors to summer customers.

07/28/2023 By Dalila Brent

Destination Golf

Oregon, Golf Hotbed? 8 Courses Soar into US Top 100 Ranking

Eight golf courses recently landed in a nationwide ranking of public courses, five of them at Bandon Dunes.

07/28/2023 By Sam Stites