Marc Young

Marc Young

Marc Young is an editor, writer and audio guy based in NE Portland. Before editing Willamette Week's Oregon Winter magazine, he produced a podcast on Portland’s boutique audio gear scene for Oregon Public Broadcasting. In a previous life, he was a foreign correspondent in Berlin. @marcyoung.bsky.social

CULTURE

Embrace the Darkest Time of Year Like Only the Locals of Astoria Can

Winter here is less a season than a state of mind.

By Marc Young
CULTURE

Dress for Success in the Oregon Elements

There is no such thing as bad weather—just storm-inappropriate attire.

By Marc Young
CULTURE

Winter Is a Great Season to Go Bird Watching in Portland

Whether it’s on Sauvie Island or in your own backyard, our guide to urban birding will have you spotting some local wildlife fast.

By Marc Young
CULTURE

Head to Hoodoo for Cheap Thrills

Having become accustomed (desensitized?) to the absurd price of skiing in 21st century America, I was pleasantly shocked to learn Hoodoo Ski Area lets kids 10 and under ski free.

By Marc Young
GUIDES

Our Guide to Weathering the Storm This Winter

Oregon Winter magazine is here.

By Marc Young