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A Megabloom of Toxic Algae Is Turning the Willamette River Bright Green, Again
Human Access Project has already cancelled two events due to the bloom.
A Once-in-120-Years Black Bamboo Bloom Is Happening at Leach Botanical Garden
All the black bamboo in the world blooms at the same time, then dies.
Washington Park Reservoir Opens to the Public After Yearlong Delay
The renovation has been in the works since 2016.
Mt. Hood Meadows Cancels Summer Operations Due to Grasshopper Fire
The resort is asking people to stay away so fire personnel can do their jobs.
The PacWest Center Pine Tree Has Died at Age 42
The 25th-floor evergreen was a quirky fixture of the Portland skyline.
Next Adventure Will Remain Open Under Original Ownership
The outdoor retailer has been in a back-and-forth for more than a year.
Free Shuttle Bus to Forest and Washington Parks Debuts This Summer
The bus will pick up passengers at six eastside locations and bring them to the Oregon Zoo, Pittock Mansion and more.
Hike Until You’re Hurting on One Portland Trail
I walked the whole thing in one day, and so can you.
Six Years After Its Removal, the Thompson Elk Is Back
Celebrate ‘Elk Week’ at the community unveiling party or by seeing ‘The Elk’ Documentary
Southwest Portland’s Custer Park Gets New Name
The park on Southwest Capitol Hill Road will now be known as ‘Scht Wiwnu.
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.
Both World Naked Bike Rides Announce Portland Summer Ride Dates
Two chances to strip down to your skivvies (or less) and take a spin.