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Oregon Health and Science University to Honor Senior Volunteers With Luncheon

Oregon Health and Science University to Honor Senior Volunteers With Luncheon

Residents of The Springs Livings’ Lake Oswego community regularly knit blankets and hats for newborn babies.

By Charlie BloomerJune 20, 2025 at 6:05 pm PDT

McMenamins Crystal Hotel to Honor its LGBTQ+ History with Ceremony, Drag Brunch

McMenamins Crystal Hotel to Honor its LGBTQ+ History with Ceremony, Drag Brunch

The downtown hotel was once called the Majestic Hotel and Club Baths.

By Rachel SaslowJune 19, 2025 at 2:37 pm PDT

What to Do In Portland (June 18-24, 2025)

What to Do In Portland (June 18-24, 2025)

PAM Cut’s upcoming Sunday’s $5 Fam Jam movie is “The Parent Trap.”

By Shannon DaehnkeJune 17, 2025 at 1:57 pm PDT

Five Questions for Alan Miller

Five Questions for Alan Miller

The co-owner of the Pickles and the Bangers never tires of dirty jokes.

By Rachel SaslowJune 17, 2025 at 1:55 pm PDT

An Early Look From the Stands at Portland’s New Pre-Professional Soccer Team, the Bangers

An Early Look From the Stands at Portland’s New Pre-Professional Soccer Team, the Bangers

Bangers Bangers Bangers!

By Rachel SaslowJune 17, 2025 at 1:54 pm PDT

Comedian Chris Grace Previews New Solo Show for Portland

Comedian Chris Grace Previews New Solo Show for Portland

Grace will test-run his new show concept “27 Hours” at Kickstand Comedy on June 20.

By Rachel SaslowJune 17, 2025 at 11:07 am PDT

JinJu Patisserie Wins James Beard Award for Outstanding Bakery

JinJu Patisserie Wins James Beard Award for Outstanding Bakery

Chef Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra in Amity won best chef in the Northwest region.

By Rachel SaslowJune 16, 2025 at 7:42 pm PDT

My-O-My Celebrates Summer in Sumner, Tiki Style

My-O-My Celebrates Summer in Sumner, Tiki Style

The bar’s Oh My! Summer Bash is on the occasion of its one-year anniversary of new ownership.

By Rachel SaslowJune 13, 2025 at 6:55 pm PDT

We Play for Portland Coalition Sees City Sports and Arts Leaders Team Up

We Play for Portland Coalition Sees City Sports and Arts Leaders Team Up

WPFP members believe their upcoming construction projects hold the keys to revitalizing Portland.

By Andrew JankowskiJune 12, 2025 at 5:37 pm PDT

Your Guide to How and Where to Camp (or Glamp) This Summer

Your Guide to How and Where to Camp (or Glamp) This Summer

Your outdoor adventure awaits.

By Robin BaciorJune 10, 2025 at 11:15 pm PDT

101-Year-Old Camp Namanu in Sandy Barely Made It to This Summer 

101-Year-Old Camp Namanu in Sandy Barely Made It to This Summer 

“It was touch and go for everyone’s jobs. We didn’t know if we would be around at all.”

By Rachel SaslowJune 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Luno Founder Peter Ducato Created a Mattress Made for Car Camping (or Maybe Full Time)

Luno Founder Peter Ducato Created a Mattress Made for Car Camping (or Maybe Full Time)

The newly Bend-based company offers specialty mattresses with lifetime warranties.

By Andrew JankowskiJune 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Get Into Great Outdoor Goods, for Cheap

Get Into Great Outdoor Goods, for Cheap

About $20 worth of gear will give you a step up when entering the woods.

By Hardly KephartJune 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Glamp Out: Your Luxury Camp Roundup

Glamp Out: Your Luxury Camp Roundup

Here are five summer picks for where to have a plush stay in the wilderness. 

By Robin BaciorJune 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Here’s How to Pick Between Mikki Gillette’s New Glitter and Desire Plays (if You Have To)

Here’s How to Pick Between Mikki Gillette’s New Glitter and Desire Plays (if You Have To)

“Tears and Glitter” and “Mimetic Desires” both explore the dynamics of transgender and nonbinary-majority friend groups.

By Nicole Eckrich and Brianna WheelerJune 10, 2025 at 3:09 pm PDT

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Oregon Health and Science University to Honor Senior Volunteers With Luncheon

By Charlie BloomerJune 20, 2025 at 6:05 pm PDT

Senate President Boots Dissident Senator Off Transportation Committee, Appoints Himself in Bid to Save Bill


Portland Democratic Socialists of America Vow to Oppose Kotek’s “War on Preschool”


A New Queer Bar Could Open in the Buckman Neighborhood by LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend


Readers Respond to Friction Between Prosper Portland and City Council


McMenamins Crystal Hotel to Honor its LGBTQ+ History with Ceremony, Drag Brunch


Kotek’s Education Accountability Bill Moves Through Both Chambers


Parks Director Adena Long Is On Administrative Leave


Jinkx Monsoon to Star in Fellow Oregonian Cole Escola’s “Oh, Mary!” on Broadway


Multnomah County Jail Wrongful Death Settlement Comes with Crucial Reforms

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