Local News
A New Chapter For Belmont Library After Two Years of Renovations
By Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein The re-opening of the Belmont Library Saturday, August 15 was met with an outpouring of community…
Portland’s Inner Eastside Could See More Housing Under New Zoning Project
By Madeleine Voth City officials have spent the past several years rethinking zoning in areas like 82nd and 122nd avenues,…
Local Community Radio Station XRAY FM Moving to SE Portland
By Naomi Granek Brown XRAY FM (XRAY), a community radio station in Portland, was formed in 2014 and has been…
Community News
I-5 Southbound Closure Starts September 11
Starting Sunday, September 11, all southbound lanes of 1-5 through the Rose Quarter will be closed for up to five…
Outdoor Pools Close, Maintenance For Indoor Pools
As summer comes to a close, all but one of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) outdoor pools closed at the…
Notable Trees of Mt. Tabor Park
If you have plans to visit Mt. Tabor Park or are just looking for an outdoor stroll with a defined…
Features
Where Will the Elusive Vaux’s Swifts Land Next?
By Sandy Miller Beginning in the late 1980s many SE Portlanders flocked to the northwest side of town every September….
Gnome & Faerie Invites Portlanders to Appreciate Whimsy and Enjoy Creative Concoctions
By Norah Dobrot Wearing a pointed, knit red hat, Shay Hosseinion sits at a table in a warm yellow room…
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Arts & Entertainment
Big Month at Milagro
September is a busy month at Milagro, with five events taking place. The first, tertula: When I was Mexican, features…
Wildwood: Follow the Crows
Wildwood: Follow the Crows is a new public art trail presented by LAIKA, in partnership with OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital,…
Three PJCE Album Releases
This fall Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) Records is releasing three albums. In September comes the newest project by the…
Hit Broadway Comedy at Triangle
Triangle productions! begins its 37th season Thursday, September 10 with the hit Broadway comedy, The Shark is Broken by Ian…
Geek Week at TPK
Each year during Geek Week, TPK Brewing Co. runs a series of one-shots based on the latest Dungeons & Dragons…
14th Annual Catio Tour
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and the Bird Alliance of Oregon, with presenting sponsor Catio Craftsman, host the 14th…
Artface Grand Opening
Quirky earring brand Artface celebrates the opening of its first retail store at 3327 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Saturday, September 12,…
Tabor Day
Sunday, September 13, 12-4 pm Friends of Mt. Tabor Park hosts the first annual Tabor Day, a new community celebration…
Paddling Across Time
In conjunction with the Lower Columbia Canoe Club, WaterWatch presents Paddling Across Time—A Hayes River Journey Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30…
Rainbow Road Pet Contests
The monthly Pet PopUp Contests on the Rainbow Road Pedestrian Plaza (SE Ankeny St. and SE 28th Ave.) continue in…
Hide & Cheek
Friday, September 25 Glitter Trashcan Productions invites you to Hide & Cheek: A LEWDicrous Masquerade, hosted by the fabulous Kisa…
Portland Juggling Festival
More than a fun challenge, juggling has been scientifically proven to increase neuroplasticity, reduce stress and improve posture. Try this…