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Kendall Porter

Kendall Porter

Kendall Porter is a freelance journalist and the arts and culture intern for the Willamette Week. She is a native Portlander, a University of Oregon alumn, and a biweekly DJ at Freeform Portland. Her words have appeared in the Portland Mercury, the Eugene Weekly and The Siuslaw News.

Darcelle XV Plaza to Open for Pride Month
Performance

Darcelle XV Plaza to Open for Pride Month

Poison Waters, the Portland Gay Men Chorus’s and others honor the city’s most iconic drag queen with ribbon-cutting festivities.

By Kendall PorterJune 12, 2026 at 4:45 pm PDT

Here’s Where You Can Watch the World Cup in Portland
Sports

Here’s Where You Can Watch the World Cup in Portland

The global soccer competition kicks off June 11.

By Kendall PorterJune 09, 2026 at 5:39 pm PDT

XRAY.fm Announces Move to Buckman
CULTURE

XRAY.fm Announces Move to Buckman

The 14-year-old nonprofit radio station has announced it will leave the Falcon Arts Building in September.

By Kendall PorterJune 08, 2026 at 4:01 pm PDT

PSU’s Community-Built Skatepark to Break Ground June 8
CULTURE

PSU’s Community-Built Skatepark to Break Ground June 8

The park, built during the COVID era, will relocate to a new lot on campus.

By Kendall PorterJune 04, 2026 at 5:04 pm PDT

Ken Gordon Is Bringing Parisian-Style Rotisserie Chicken to Southeast Portland
FOOD

Ken Gordon Is Bringing Parisian-Style Rotisserie Chicken to Southeast Portland

Bon Temps Poulet will be available at Gorges Brewing Wednesday through Sunday starting June 10.

By Kendall PorterJune 02, 2026 at 3:03 pm PDT
Multnomah County Suspends Payments to Troubled Shelter Contractor

Multnomah County Suspends Payments to Troubled Shelter Contractor


Where Do TriMet Drivers Go to the Bathroom?

Where Do TriMet Drivers Go to the Bathroom?


Data Center Backlash Decided an Oregon Senate Race in the Silicon Forest. It Could Factor Big in November.

Data Center Backlash Decided an Oregon Senate Race in the Silicon Forest. It Could Factor Big in November.


Embrace Kitschy Family Fun at the Coast With a Trip to Seaside

Embrace Kitschy Family Fun at the Coast With a Trip to Seaside


What We’re Cooking This Week: Welsh Rarebit

What We’re Cooking This Week: Welsh Rarebit


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