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Portland in the News: BottleDrop Matches Maui Donations; Portland Named Coolest City; Weird Wine & More! | August 24, 2023
Weird wines are gaining ground in Oregon.
Vancouver is developing a Pike Place Market style market called Terminal 1 set to open in 2028.
Oregon’s BottleDrop network is matching up to $25,000 on 10-cent bottle and can donations to support relief efforts in Maui.
Read MorePortland in the News: Giant Troll Sculpture; Bioluminescence on Oregon Coast; & Record Setting Heat | August 17, 2023
Portlanders can now see a giant troll sculpture on display at Nordic Northwest.
More than 50 people rappelled down Portland’s Big Pink on Saturday for a benefit.
And with a high of 108, Monday set a record for hottest day in August in Portland.
Read MorePortland in the News: Most Dog-Friendly Restaurant; Intel Expansion; PDX Renovation & More | August 10, 2023
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. See these places to get a good look.
A Portland restaurant has been named the most dog-friendly dining experience in America.
And if you’re looking at adopting a pet in the Portland area, here’s a good place to start.
Read MorePortland in the News: Peacock Lane Celebrates 100 Years, Self-serve Gas, Bee License Plate & More! | August 3, 2023
Portland will be one of 17 cities across the country to get an urban agriculture center as part of an investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Oregon’s new bee license plate was designed by a 16-year-old bee enthusiast.
And Portland’s famous Christmas Street, Peacock Lane, celebrates 100 years this week.
Read MorePortland in the News: Local Connections to Women’s World Cup; Cleaner Columbia Slough; Best Desserts in Town & More! | July 27, 2023
A group of Portalnders is working toward a cleaner Columbia Slough.
These Portland restaurants really shine for their dessert menu.
And don’t miss these local connections to players in the Women’s World Cup.
Read MorePortland in the News: Record Setting Drag Show; Crafty Portland; Rooftop Bars & More! | July 20, 2023
Drag-a-Thon at Darcelle XV Showplace set the world record for longest drag artist stage show.
After your hike this weekend in Forest Park, check out these great places to refuel.
And Metro is asking the community to vote for the region’s next parks and nature projects.
Read MorePortland in the News: Giant Troll Sculpture; Best Tap Water; Darcelle XV Plaza & more! | July 13, 2023
Undergoing renovations, O’Bryant Square is now called Darcelle XV Plaza.
Despite an earlier forecast, Oregon is unlikely to see Northern Lights tonight.
And a giant troll sculpture is coming to Portland.
Read MorePortland in the News: Minimum Wage Increase; Digital Nomads; Pete Buttigieg Tours 82nd & More! | July 6, 2023
Portland is high on the list of top cities for digital nomads.
America’s oldest Tofu shop is Ota Tofu in SE Portland.They’re planning to open a second shop in North Portland.
And United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will tour 82nd Avenue this week.
Read MorePortland in the News: Rip City Remix; Steel Bridge Skatepark; Bike Friendly Cities & More! | June 29, 2023
The Portland Trail Blazers have named its G League affiliate Rip City Remix.
Advocates are renewing calls for the Steel Bridge Skatepark.
And a Portland resident takes her two cats on hikes on hikes in the Gorge.
Read MorePortland in the News: Mosquito Summer; Thorns Members on US Team; New Home for Jantzen Beach Carousel & More! | June 22, 2023
Be prepared, there will be more mosquitos in Portland this summer.
WalletHub has named Oregon the 12th most fun state in the country, while Home Bay says Portland is the 13th best burger city.
And 2 members of the Portland Thorns will play for the US in the Women’s Cup.
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