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Sneak a Peek at McMenamins’ Renovation of the Taft Hotel
The historic West End building will have a bridge to the Crystal Ballroom.
Suspect in Elephants Deli Fire: “I Didn’t Mean to Do It”
Court documents released today regarding the March 10 fire at the Elephants Delicatessen on Northwest 22nd Avenue show that the woman charged with starting the blaze was using a torch lighter to look for food scraps in a trash bin.
Buckman Elementary Hosts “Show & Sell” to Support Its Arts Curriculum
The school’s 36th annual fundraising event comes at a pivotal time in Portland Public Schools’ budget crisis.
Street Dog Coalition Provides Free Veterinary Care for Pets That Are Homeless, or at Risk of It
Demand at the Feb. 28 clinic was intense.
Northwest Portland Elephants Deli Shuttered by Fire
The blaze appears to have started outside and then spread into the restaurant.
Leach Botanical Garden Fundraises Enough to Stay Open Through June 30
Visits to the East Portland garden were up 346% in the wake of an emergency fundraising campaign.
The Former Greek Cusina Building Sells for $1.2 Million
The buyer is Gilbert Leon, who is involved in the cocktail bars Silk Road, LULU and Pretty Ugly.
Oregon Lawmakers Lower Age for Riding an E-Bike From 16 to 14
The transportation bill HB 4007 passed the Oregon Senate March 5.
Burgerville to Offer Throwback Pricing for Its 65th Birthday on March 10
Also, the lime frosty shake is back.
Fifteen Years Later, Ground Kontrol’s Restroom Floors Still Score High
The walls say “1 up” and “2 up” above the urinals and “READY!” as per the beginning of the game.