PDX Index

Portland Public Schools’ Numbers Problems

The new bond will help school buildings, but will there be enough kids to fill them?

08/25/2025 By Margaret Seiler

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Stately Historic Home in Cathedral Park

This 1906 house has better views now than it did when it was built.

08/15/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Editor’s Note

An Argument for Befriending the Willamette

Our river, ourselves.

06/23/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Paddle to the People

These Kayakers See Climate Justice as Community Work

With a kayak lending library and social paddles, Mosquito Fleet wants to shift how we relate to the Willamette.

06/17/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson

Superfan

At the Nite Hawk, the Patty Melt Is Perfect Every Time

The cooks may change over the years, but Terrance Moses says his sandwich never does.

06/16/2025 By Margaret Seiler Photography by Michael Raines

Teen Spirit

In a Former Strip Club, Portland’s All-Ages Music Scene Finds New Life

With the Off Beat, nonprofit Friends of Noise is set to open the city’s first dedicated underage concert venue in over a decade.

03/31/2025 By Shannon Daehnke Illustrations by Amanda Lanzone

Q&A

Ripping the City with Ryan Daniel, Portland’s Viral Portrait Photographer

‘The people of Portland and the reaction to the project I’m doing has been amazing.’

12/03/2024 By Dalila Brent Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Superfan

Dive Bar Devotion: The Mock Crest Tavern

Veggie slider fans David Finley and Cam Schwartzkopf are among many regulars at the beloved North Portland bar.

07/12/2024 By Margaret Seiler Photography by Michael Raines

Real Estate

Property Watch: Become an Urban Homesteader in St. Johns

This rare oversize lot comes with a nice Craftsman house, an alpaca enclosure, two Airstreams, and empty land to sow your dreams.

10/16/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Renovating? Don't Miss This Common Bungalow's Perfect Update

Bocce ball court? Check. Jerkinhead roof? Whatever that is, check. This century-old Craftsman offers a masterclass in spiffing up the ordinary.

09/18/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Stylishly Updated Peninsula Park Tudor

Gucci wallpaper in the bathroom and an old school speakeasy in the basement made this one go pending in less than a week.

03/24/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Solid Arbor Lodge Bungalow with a Showstopping Kitchen

And room to grow.

02/13/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Spa Day

Explore the Healing Powers of Reflexology at These Portland Spas

From Overlook to the Central Eastside, Slabtown to SE 82nd, check out these local spots for different takes on the traditional Chinese medicine practice.

01/26/2023 By Jordan Michelman

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Convivial North Portland Craftsman with So Many Extras

Its oversize lot has a detached cottage, tiny home, greenhouse, tea house, hot tub, and sauna.

12/19/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

As Temperatures Drop, the Real Estate Market Is Cooling Down, Too

Median prices keep creeping up compared to past years, but home sales in the Portland metro area are slowing down in a steeper version of the usual seasonal slump.

11/09/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Real Estate

Rent Crawl: Apartments in North Portland for Under $2,500 Per Month

We scour apartment listings so you don’t have to.

05/13/2022 By Michelle Harris

Beer Staff Picks

Our Favorite Places to Grab a Beer in Portland

’Tis the season for sun, fun, and good brews. From St. Johns to Buckman to the Pearl, here are some staff picks for where to grab a pint.

04/07/2022 By Dalila Brent, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Michelle Harris, Rose Lee, Michael Novak, Margaret Seiler, and Conner Reed

Real Estate

Every Neighborhood in Portland in a Nutshell

From Alameda to Woodstock, St. Johns to Sylvan Highlands

03/30/2022 By Fiona McCann, Conner Reed, Margaret Seiler, and Julia Silverman

Real Estate

Rent Crawl: 4 North Portland Pads

We scour rental listings so you don’t have to.

01/20/2022 By Karly Quadros

LONG STORY SHORT

Blue Moon Camera & Machine Celebrates 20 Years of Bringing Film to Portland

We talk with owner Jake Shivery about the longevity of film photography, customer service, and why he wants to sell you the last camera you’ll ever buy.

11/10/2021 Edited by Gabriel Granillo