Local News
Proposed Burnside Wireless Facility Sparks Controversy
By Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein AT&T’s proposal for a new wireless facility near the intersection of SE 52nd Ave. and E…
Renaming Questions Resurface Around César E Chavez Blvd.
By Madeleine Voth It is rare to see a street name change. The process is often more effort than it…
Representatively Speaking – May 2026
By State Representative Rob Nosse I had a town hall in April with my colleagues, representative Mark Gamba and state…
Community News
Make Earth Day Every Day
The official Earth Day may have passed but that doesn’t mean you can’t make every day Earth Day in one…
Help Protect Migrating Birds
Portland is currently in the middle of peak spring migration season for birds. Residents and commercial buildings can help the…
Voting Assistance Available
The May 19 Primary Election in Multnomah County includes candidates for Metro Council and federal, state and judicial positions. All…
City Bike Bus Returns For Summer
The City Bike Bus, a group of adults riding to downtown from various parts of the city on designated routes,…
Report Graffiti and Track Cleanup Efforts
The City of Portland has launched a new public graffiti dashboard to track graffiti reports and cleanup efforts citywide. The…
Features
Nutrient Recovery Services Offers Sustainable Fertilizers
By Ellen Spitaleri For years Pat Lando and Pete Muñoz had a goal: provide nutrient-rich fertilizer to local home gardeners…
An Easy Way to Turn an iPhone Into a Kid Phone
By Megan Orton Many of us are increasingly wishing that our kids and tweens could have a way to communicate…
Street Books: Portland’s Library on Wheels
By Kai Blanchard-Ambrose, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Portland has a wide variety of libraries, ranging from big to…
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Arts & Entertainment
Gary Green Exhibit
Clinton Street Coffeehouse (2706 SE 26th Ave.) will be displaying a collection of paintings from Gary Carter Green Saturday, May…
Brown Face at Milagro
The Pacific Northwest premiere of Brown Face, written by Carissa Atallah and directed by Mia Torres Garcia, is the final…
Three Tribute Shows
In May, Alberta Rose Theatre presents three tribute shows, starting with Ramble On (Led Zeppelin Tribute) + Who’s Next (The…
Wine Walks
If strolling around a neighborhood enjoying wine is your thing, listen up. Two east side Portland business associations are hosting…
Music Together
Music Together of Portland invites families to experience the joy and magic of music this spring and early summer. Create…
Make Your Own Dude or Demon
Leikam Brewery, in collaboration with Rain Dragon Studio, is happy to present their sixth Clay Sculpture Workshop in their Community…
Mt. Tabor Art Walk
Saturday, May 16-Sunday, May 17 (10 am-5 pm each day) the Mt. Tabor Art Walk returns for its 19th year….
May at Tomorrow Theater
Tomorrow Theater’s May lineup includes a handful of films and the latest edition of Carte Blanche. Starting off Saturday, May…
Roleplaying Game Kickstarter Campaign
GOBLINKO, a Portland-based creative powerhouse and lifestyle brand by artists Sean and Katie Äaberg, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for…
A Shared Evening of Dance
Linda Austin, along with visiting artists Renée Archibald and Lisa Uddin, shares solo research toward a new group performance (premiering…
Experimental Workshop
Saturday, May 23, 1:30 pm Tristy Taylor presents Dream Theater: Embodying the Wisdom of Your Dreams, a two-hour immersive workshop…