We Asked Seattleites to Describe Portland in Two Words

Our favorite looks this week from the streets of Seattle.

(Sam Gehrke)

"Really weird."

"Spontaneously fun."

"Hella green."

"Positive answer: good food. Slightly negative answer: just OK."

"No tax."

"Very quiet, at least compared to Seattle."

"Gentrified lumberjacks."

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