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A Word from Timber Jim, the Man with the Chainsaw

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 2/18 6:27A Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Approaching the 50th anniversary of the Portland Timbers’ first game, its original hype man reflects on his legacy.

New Council Committee Grapples With Portland’s Slipping Climate Goals

Portland Mercury 2/17 8:00A Taylor Griggs

Councilors hope the new Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee can help the city reduce carbon emissions and advance environmental justice. by Taylor Griggs The climate...

The Top 41 Events in Portland This Week: Feb 17–23, 2025

Portland Mercury 2/17 7:00A EverOut Staff

Erykah Badu, Fuyu Fest, and More by EverOut Staff The snow has melted and your path is clear to head to top-notch events from Erykah Badu to Terence Blanchard and from Fuyu...

THE TRASH REPORT: Flares, Margs, and a Thesis Proposal! Am I in College Again?

Portland Mercury 2/17 5:50A Elinor Jones

Time to pick up the trash your weekly pile of gossip trash, that is. by Elinor Jones Hello Trash Pandas and welcome back to the Trash Report . I'm Elinor Jones, and I've...

Good Morning, News: Presidents' Day Protests, Mayor's Questionable Homelessness "Facts," and DOGE...

Portland Mercury 2/17 4:58A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury ’ s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of...

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Celebrating Innovation in Lake Oswego

Love Lake Oswego 2/15 11:00P lovelakeoswego

In honor of U.S. Innovation Day on February 16, we thought we’d take a look at some of the innovative things that have happened/are happening in Lake Oswego. MILLENNIUM PLAZA PARK AND LAKE VIEW...

ICAN Radio Wins 2025 Schnitzer Wonder Award

All Classical Portland 2/11 3:00A All Classical Radio

All Classical Radio s International Children s Arts Network (ICAN) is honored to be named the recipient the Oregon Symphony s prestigious 2025 Schnitzer Wonder Award. This accolade comes with a...

Make Plans to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Lake Oswego

Love Lake Oswego 2/8 11:00P lovelakeoswego

Valentine’s Day is one of those occasions it’s best to plan ahead for. Especially if you want to surprise your valentine with something that requires a reservation. Spots at romantic restaurants can...

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Northwest Dining Star Opens New Farm-Driven Restaurant

Eater Portland 2/19 6:13A Paolo Bicchieri

The half-chicken at 82 Acres is not to be missed, but it’s not the only stunner at the brand new restaurant. | Carter Hiyama The former Quaintrelle space goes to 82 Acres with half-chickens prepared...

Swanky Dinner Parties and Afternoon Tea Set to Hit NE Portland

Eater Portland 2/19 5:12A Paolo Bicchieri

Landsowne Social brings fine dining sensibilities to big friendly dinners. | Moni Kovacs Lansdowne Social will open on Friday, February 28 with fine-dining communal dinners Portland’s dynamite...

13 Exceptional Breweries in Vancouver, Washington and Beyond

Eater Portland 2/18 6:51A Rachel Pinsky

A beer at 54°40'. | Rachel Pinsky Where to find crisp kolsch, smoothie sours, profound porters, and more For a city that once outlawed breweries downtown , the Vancouver beer scene has only gotten...

A Truly Iconic McMenamins Portland Pub and Restaurant Is Closing

Eater Portland 2/18 6:12A Paolo Bicchieri

No more burgers at Rams Head Pub as of summer 2025. | McMenamins The Rams Head Pub will close in June after 35 years on Northwest 23rd Avenue A major restaurant and pub from the Justice League-esque...

Portland’s Standout Mexican Restaurants and Food Carts

Eater Portland 2/11 7:48A Krista Garcia

Birrias Tamazula From mole to menudo, tasting menus to taco trucks Portland’s Mexican food scene doesn’t get enough credit. It’s tempting to constantly frame a city’s Mexican restaurants and carts...

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January Bestsellers

Crystalin Marie 2/9 7:36A Kendall Hebert

Happy February! I’m excited to round up last month’s bestsellers. Some really great finds — from great-fitting denim and my go-to affordable white button-down to the best denim shirt and a chic rain...

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Why Don’t NBA Players Give Up More Salary to Help Their Teams Win?

Blazer's Edge 2/19 7:27A Dave Deckard

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images It seems so simple, until it isn’t. Playing in the NBA is a rewarding experience, financially if not in other ways. Superstars, in particular, are...

Ayton’s Career Has Similarities To Mitchell Robinson, Mychal Thompson

Blazer's Edge 2/19 3:58A Timmay!

Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images The comparisons go way back into NBA history to find players with a similar impact to Portland’s center. Over the 2025 All-Star Break, we’re going to have a little...