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Katey Trnka

Katey Trnka

Katey Trnka is a contributor to Willamette Week.

Cliff’s Set to Close by New Year’s Eve
FOOD

Cliff’s Set to Close by New Year’s Eve

Co-owner Sierra Luebke says her landlord, upstairs venue The Wonder Ballroom, declined to renew her lease in favor of a new concert-exclusive lounge.

By Katey TrnkaOctober 17, 2025 at 4:36 pm PDT

B-Side Records & Vintage Offers Nostalgia and Hang Space for a New Generation
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B-Side Records & Vintage Offers Nostalgia and Hang Space for a New Generation

The new shop also includes a live-music stage, The Riff.

By Katey TrnkaSeptember 02, 2025 at 2:55 pm PDT

Summer Cannibals Frontwoman Jessica Boudreaux Is Ready to Yell Again
MUSIC

Summer Cannibals Frontwoman Jessica Boudreaux Is Ready to Yell Again

The reformed band will open for L7 at Crystal Ballroom on Aug. 21.

By Katey TrnkaAugust 12, 2025 at 5:44 pm PDT

2nd & Salmon Is Portland’s Latest Multipurpose Space of Fun
CULTURE

2nd & Salmon Is Portland’s Latest Multipurpose Space of Fun

Find jazz and sushi, rock showcases, and omakase pop-ups.

By Katey TrnkaJuly 22, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Local Power Pop Combo Shaylee Returns in its Third Form
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Local Power Pop Combo Shaylee Returns in its Third Form

The new iteration debuts at the Transfemme Takeover 7 at Lollipop Shoppe on July 20.

By Katey TrnkaJuly 15, 2025 at 3:32 pm PDT

AC Sapphire Channels the Spirit of ’60s Folk
MUSIC

AC Sapphire Channels the Spirit of ’60s Folk

“It’s a way that’s accessible for me to gather people, help raise money and also raise awareness.”

By Katey TrnkaApril 29, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Nachos at Cliff’s Load Premium Ingredients for the Wonder Ballroom’s Fans and Neighbors
FOOD

Nachos at Cliff’s Load Premium Ingredients for the Wonder Ballroom’s Fans and Neighbors

By Katey TrnkaFebruary 11, 2025 at 3:33 pm PST
More Portland Students Are Prepared for College or Jobs, New Numbers Suggest

More Portland Students Are Prepared for College or Jobs, New Numbers Suggest


Does Reviving Someone With Narcan Open the Reviver to Legal Liability?

Does Reviving Someone With Narcan Open the Reviver to Legal Liability?


Mortality Meets Greed in George Saunders’ “Vigil”

Mortality Meets Greed in George Saunders’ “Vigil”


Oregon’s Crashing Pot Prices Put Drug Treatment at Risk

Oregon’s Crashing Pot Prices Put Drug Treatment at Risk


Read Local Dispatches From ICE’s Deadly Campaign in Minnesota

Read Local Dispatches From ICE’s Deadly Campaign in Minnesota


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