At the top of Scouters Mountain Nature Park in Happy Valley, Oregon, a long-hidden piece of local history is finally open to the public. The Christilla Pioneer Cemetery, established in 1852, has been restored and reopened after 170 years of closure. The small cemetery holds 29 marked graves, many belonging to Oregon Trail pioneers and … Read more
The future of the Portland Trail Blazers is rooted firmly in the Rose Quarter, where the Moda Center has served as the city’s entertainment hub for three decades. With Dallas investor Tom Dundon set to become the team’s new majority owner, Portlanders are watching closely to see whether the franchise invests in reimagining the Moda … Read more
Small shops are sparking a retail comeback in downtown Portland.
Downtown Portland’s West End is about to see a familiar storefront change. After 19 years at 800 S.W. Washington St., men’s apparel shop underU4men — billed as the largest men’s underwear store in North America — will close its 7,300-square-foot flagship location this fall. The store, which has been a hub for Portland’s LGBTQ+ community … Read more
Portland’s newest homeless shelter opens Sept. 2 at 1435 NW Northrup Street in the Pearl District.
Downtown Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park will transform into a massive open-air skatepark from Friday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 17, as the Rockstar Energy Open returns for its second year. Set against the Willamette River, the free, family-friendly event features custom-built street and park courses for top skateboarders from around the world. Fans can … Read more
Woodblock Chocolate opens at 1715 NE 17th Avenue in Irvington, NE Portland on Wednesday
A NE Portland Fred Meyer location is closing after 35+ years.
As temperatures soar into the 90s—and possibly beyond 100 degrees—in the Portland metro on Wednesday, residents across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington are seeking relief from the heat. Portland offers numerous refreshing options, such as the Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Waterfront Park (SW Ankeny Street, near Burnside Bridge), open 24/7, and Salmon Street Springs … Read more
Heatwave continues in Portland Metro area.