Old Portland

That One Time Portland Was in ‘Sassy’ in 1991

30 years ago, teenage girls around the world learned about the Church of Elvis, the Bagdad, and the X-Ray Café.

Eat This Now

7 Must-Try Hot Dog Hotspots

Where to find the quintessential sausage of summer, whether you like yours Chicago-style, Coney-style, or topped with kimchi and mango.

Feature

The 61-year-old mall is not what it once was. But it still has a heartbeat.

06/06/2021 By Marty Patail

Nostalgia

Some musicians have died, some have retired, and some would still have gigs this week if not for COVID-19.

Feature

“Poets value relationships. They value falling in love. They value things that don’t have money attached.”

10/23/2019 By Leanne Grabel

Editor's Note

Has our town gone to hell? Let's discuss.

08/14/2018 By Zach Dundas

Best Bars 2018: Our Bars, Ourselves

There are many great bars in this town, but these help you make sense of it.

08/14/2018 By Zach Dundas

In Memoriam

The late politician was mighty in many ways.

01/30/2018 By Carl Abbott

Obituary

The Oregon political legend has died at 84. Her life was epic.

12/12/2017 By Zach Dundas

Dispatch

Before it's too late.

Music

The Portland legend died last week, but his unearthly frontier howl lives on.

11/13/2017 By Zach Dundas

Division/Clinton: Oddities

You want Old Portland? We've got your Old Portland—and then some.

08/08/2017 Edited by Kelly Clarke