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Comedian Nariko Ott, a Former WW Funniest Five Winner, Dies at 46
The Portland comedy scene mourns one of its own, postpones Kickstand Comedy event.
Ian Yearsley Wins Portland’s Funniest Person Competition at Helium Comedy Club
Yearsley beat out almost 200 fellow comics over three rounds of competition this summer.
Billie Lee Uses Comedy to Find Common Ground
But she’s not afraid to get dirty along the way.
Maria Bamford, Michelle Zauner, Carrie Brownstein and More Are Coming to Cinema Unbound Week in May
Portland Art Museum’s awards gala is expanding to five days of activities May 27-31.
Matteo Lane and River Butcher Are Catching Up With Portland
Lane’s standup comedy feels like checking in with a playfully judgmental friend.
Here’s Every Comedian Who Received a Vote in the 2026 Funniest Five Poll
More than 100 comedians were nominated as Portland’s funniest people.
Erica Figueroa Chronicles Her Career
“I hang out with straight men a lot. Well, I go do comedy and they’re there.”
Lucas Copp Wants to Buy You a Jell-O Shot
“I like the worst parts of comedy. I think it’s so funny how bad comedy can be.”
Jordan Casner Dresses for the Job
“When it comes to, like, holidays, birthdays, just general thoughtfulness, I’m competing with lesbians, and I hate it.”
By Vinny White