By Annalise Shorb Full of ink-stained and hardworking hands, New Avenues INK is a hub for opportunity and building self-confidence. New Avenues for Youth, an organization created to support youth […]
New Avenues INK: For Your Printing and Philanthropy Needs Read More
By Kris McDowell The purchase of a vehicle is a big decision. If you’ve been considering buying an EV (electric vehicle), before jumping in it’s a good idea to consider
Considering an Electric Vehicle? Read More
By David Krogh In 1948 Winston Churchill spoke to the British Parliament saying, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In Silent Thunder, Portland author
By Pritha Golden Steele One thing to know about peppers is that they truly love the heat! While we don’t have the hottest climate in the Pacific Northwest, we can
Top 10 Pepper Varieties to Grow in Pacific Northwest Gardens Read More
By Legacy-GoHealth Human encounters with ticks are skyrocketing as climate change and other factors expand their territory and swell their numbers. Oregon is home to the western blacklegged (deer) tick,
Prevent and Treat Tick Bites Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse When the recommendations from Governor Tina Kotek’s Central City Task Force came out last year before the legislative session started, I was disappointed to see
Representatively Speaking – May 2024 Read More
Let’s dive into how to encourage motivation when you don’t want to _____ (fill-in-the-blank). First, assess if your resistance to _____ is simply avoidance of something that would be beneficial
How to Encourage Motivation Read More
By Dale Dixon, Chief Innovation Officer, BBB Great West + Pacific The process of finding a job has evolved, and it’s because expectations have grown. Jobseekers are looking for more
Finding a Great Workplace By Evaluating Their Online Reputation Read More
By Daniel Perez-Crouse What started as a misheard Shakespeare quote became a yearly, beloved winter tradition for a South Tabor neighborhood where people dance and enjoy music during the dreary
South Tabor Area Enjoys Disco Tent Read More
By Marshall Hammond “Like many Holocaust survivors, my parents didn’t want to talk about the horrors they had lived through,” says Portland author Bettie Lennett Denny. “They were focused on
In the Wake of Madness: My Family’s Escape from the Nazis Read More
By Alexis Smithers, Legacy-GoHealth About a quarter of Americans—85 million of us—are bracing for seasonal allergies. And the results can be exhausting and debilitating—constant sneezing, hacking coughs, watery, itchy eyes
Get an Early Start on Allergy Season Read More
By David Krogh With global warming and climate change issues at the forefront in the media today, a look at natural processes is an important tool to help people (especially
One Day This Tree Will Fall Read More
By Lenore Myers “I got first place on that in a fair when I lived in North California. I could have taken it to Sacramento to put it in the
Prize-Winning Quilter Still Sewing at 86 Read More
By Marshall Hammond Ryan Lynn was 17 years old when he realized his calling. “A friend of mine, he had built a guitar, and I was blown away. It didn’t
Eastside Guitar Repair Celebrates 15 Years in Business Read More
By Meticulous Plumbing Maybe it’s the green trees, the fresh air, the abundance of wildlife and all of the things we can do outside, but the Pacific Northwest has always
Sustainable Plumbing Solutions Read More
By Pritha Golden Steele, Portland Edible Gardens Gardening is both an art and a science, and for many, a bit of a mystery. I can’t tell you how many people
Why Grow Food in Raised Beds? Read More
All of us want to stay healthy and feel our best. Regular exercise is an essential part of achieving and maintaining that goal. Injury during exercises is common and can
Five Steps For Preventing Injuries During Exercise Read More
By OnPoint Community Credit Union Planning a wedding or moving in with your significant other can be an exciting time in a couple’s life. A beautiful dress, new furniture or
First Comes Love…Then Comes Financial Security? Read More
By Dale Dixon, Chief Innovation Officer BBB Great West + Pacific Ever read a review before buying something? Of course you have. A simple Google search will tell you that
When, Why and How to Write a Review Read More
To the Editor: Reading the February issue of The Southeast Examiner, I was delighted to see Mary Lou Hennrich’s photo and an informative campaign ad, as she puts herself forth
Letter to the Editor – March 2024 Read More
By Daniel Perez-Crouse Housed in the homey, former Tabor Bread space on SE Hawthorne Blvd., TPK Brewing Co. is a new family-friendly craft brewery and public house with a “geeky
Tabletop Gaming Brewery That’s a Family-Friendly Space for All Read More
By David Krogh Portland has been identified by The Atlantic as “the whitest large city in the US.” US Census population information from 2020 places Portland’s white population at close
The Anti Racist Heart Read More
Cardiovascular, or cardio, strength training is very important and should always be a part of your weekly routine. But did you know that there can be a significant cardiovascular component
Good For the Heart: the Cardiovascular Effect of Strength Training Read More
By Metro As the hustle of the holiday season comes to an end, the new year offers a chance to think about new beginnings. It is a fresh start for
11 Ways to Reduce Waste Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse Depending on what day you are reading this, the 2024 session is either about to start or is already underway. In case you do not
Representatively Speaking – February 2024 Read More
By OnPoint Community Credit Union The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 2.4 million fraud reports from consumers in 2022. Consumers nearly lost $8.8 billion from fraud, an increase
Combating Cybercrime Read More
By David Krogh Growing Up in Brooklyn Long Ago is a children’s book intended for young readers (ages six to 10) and was written by SE Portland resident Claudia Milazzo
Growing Up in Brooklyn Long Ago Read More
By Pritha Golden, Portland Edible Gardens Have you ever planted fall or winter veggies only to grow small plants that never reach maturity? Or have you lost your plants to
Using Row Cover And Mulch To Get More Out Of Your Winter Garden Read More
By Kris McDowell The SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition is proud to announce that it has awarded grants totaling over $76,000 to 24 community groups for projects that will take place
SE Uplift Announces 2024 Grantees Read More
By Prosper Portland In partnership with Travel Portland, the Events & Film Office at Prosper Portland is proud to announce three awardees for the inaugural Scale Up Grant, a competitive
Scale Up Grant Recipients Read More
My main goal, as a yoga therapist, somatics educator and Positive Neuroplasticity teacher, is to help people get out of their heads, into their bodies and anchored into the present
By Beatrice Liebrecht In the heart of SE Portland, on Division St., there are two well-loved and appreciated consignment stores: Artifact Creative Recycle and Village Merchants. These second-hand stores create
Sister Consignment Stores Create Income for the SE Community Read More
By OnPoint Community Credit Union The upcoming holiday season is promising to be a big one, with holiday spending expected to hit its highest level since before the pandemic. The
Tips to Minimize Holiday Financial Stress Read More
By David Krogh A former British soldier and ex-mercenary comes to Portland hoping to solve a mystery for a friend involving her sister and a giant tech business. The story’s
Recently, one of my clients asked me where the name “dumbbell” came from and I realized I didn’t know! While the terms are generally universally accepted, there is actually a
A Different Kind of Bells Read More
By Marshall Hammond At first glance, the Mazamas building looks like a temple belonging to a fraternal organization with a fascination for goats. The building is actually a repository of
Mazamas Mountaineering Center Read More
By David Krogh Amish Memories is a new three book series by local author Leslie Gould. Gould is the author of over 40 novels, many dealing with stories about Amish
Auto accidents can be traumatizing experiences, leaving victims with physical and emotional damage that may linger long after the collision. While immediate medical attention is crucial for addressing acute injuries,
By Representative Rob Nosse By the time you read this, I will still be traveling in Portugal trying to understand what we could do differently when it comes to Ballot
Representatively Speaking – November 2023 Read More
By David Krogh Painting Through the Dark is a new book by Portland author Gemma Whelan. (The “G” in Gemma is pronounced “J”). Appropriately named, it takes the reader on
Painting Through the Dark Read More
By Kris McDowell As the foundation of modern financial life, a credit score plays a large role in helping you qualify for the best borrowing terms on products such as
Building, Maintaining and Improving Your Credit Read More
Have you ever experienced the surprise of realizing your muscles were sore only when they were being massaged by a friend or health care professional? If so, you’re not alone.
Maintaining Muscle Health: The Role of Movement and Joint Mobility Read More
By Logan Hickle, BBB Great West & Pacific Airlines have seen international travel peak over the summer with families feeling comfortable traveling internationally with the COVID pandemic slowing down. Many
Passport Delays, What’s the Deal? Read More
By Roseann Freitas, BBB Great West & Pacific “Why, all advertising is exaggerated. Nobody believes it,” said Coca-Cola’s attorney, which inspired Coke’s Sam C. Dobbs to create a group of
The Lies Advertisers Tell You Read More
By Daniel Perez-Crouse Once a pop-up and now a permanent fixture, the creative mix of Mexican and Hawaiian/Filipino elements on uniquely fermented dough creates Portland’s newest addition to its growing
SE’s Newest Pizza Place Brings Spam and Salsa to Fermented Dough Read More
By Legacy Health-GoHealth As more than half a million Oregon students prepare to go back to school, Legacy Health offers a back-to-school checklist for health precautions parents may want to
Send Kids Back to School Feeling Their Best Read More
By Daniel Perez-Crouse We Set the Night on Fire: Igniting the Gay Revolution is a memoir by Martha Shelley, one of the founding members of the Gay Liberation Front. It
Founding Member of the Gay Liberation Front Writes Memoir to Inspire Future Activism Read More
By Nancy Tannler The housing shortage in our cities impacts all social strata of our population. This crisis is becoming especially serious for our growing senior population. In a recent
Accessible and Aging-Ready Housing Shortage Read More
There is a cartoon showing a straight line with an arrow and the caption says, “How we think life should be.” Next to it is a tangle of lines and
The Magic of Acceptance: Embracing Life’s Imperfections With a Smile Read More
By Marshall Hammond For five years, Peter Mahr dreamed of owning the 4-4-2, a bar on lower SE Hawthorne Blvd. he frequented to watch soccer and enjoy a beer. He
By Daniel Perez-Crouse Portland restaurant industry veterans Shan Wickham and Alan Maniscalco (owners of Rally Pizza in Vancouver, and founding team members of Ken’s Artisan Pizza) recently purchased the Lucky
Rally Pizza Owners Revitalize Lucky Horseshoe Lounge Read More
By Faith Cathcart One by one the women show up to the parking lot at Rockwood Station apartments. On a cool spring morning, they greet each other with warm smiles
New Bin Decals Make Recycling Easier Read More
By David Krogh Not many people in Portland may be aware that a thriving community once was located on the Tillamook Spit and called Bayocean. Erosion, storms and the Army
Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon Read More
By Roseann Freitas, BBB Great West + Pacific In the 1960s, many Americans tuned into the game show, Password, where contestants were paired with celebrities to guess words from verbal
By Daniel Perez-Crouse “People have been asking me where will we go when you’re gone? And there’s really nowhere else like this,” Rick Slagter, owner of Natural Furniture in the
Montavilla’s Natural Furniture Set to Close Read More
By Marshall Hammond Bruce Haney drank moonshine once. The next day the Boring, OR historian’s friends told him he sang and danced the night away to Right Said Fred’s “I’m
Oregon Moonshine: Bootleggers Busts and Brawls Read More
By Kris McDowell June is recognized as Pride Month in many parts of the world. While the month has officially concluded, Pride celebrations continue in Portland. One of the largest
By Kris McDowell Portland doesn’t experience the months of hot weather some parts of the country do, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get some pretty hot days each summer.
Keeping Your Home Cool Without AC Read More
By Oregon Blueberry Commission Colorful, healthy and delicious, fresh Oregon-grown blueberries are one of the joys of summer and right now they’re at the peak of perfection. Thanks to Oregon’s
Oregon Blueberry Season is Here Read More
By Kris McDowell Many teenagers have part-time jobs during the school year and others take advantage of school being out for the summer to get a job. Those early first
Money Lessons for Teens Read More
By Kris McDowell We all deserve a little treat, a little splurge, once and a while. When done in a responsible manner, it doesn’t need to be something that will
Splurging Responsibly Read More
When it comes to support for LGBTQ individuals, we have made significant progress in the last couple of decades. It is a much safer and more supportive world for queer
This Pride, Let’s Support LGBTQ Youth Read More
By David Krogh Picture this, a city with a neglected and dirty downtown, streets with potholes and no sidewalks, homeless campers in numerous locations all about, gentrification, corruption, crime and
By Portland Nursery Hot weather will likely be arriving before long and we have some important tips we wanted to share with you so you’re ready. Tips for Watering Watering
Watering During a Heatwave Read More
By Kris McDowell Inflation has been squeezing Americans’ budgets and, although the overall inflation rate has fallen recently, the increased cost of all facets of life are still causing struggles
Five Tips for Combating Inflation Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse I must submit these columns a week in advance, which can be dangerous when things in politics change fast. Prior to submission, I wrote this column
Representatively Speaking June 2023 Read More
By Ava Anderson, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Favela Cafe opened in August of 2019 as “a Brazilian experience,” Rodrigo Souza recalls. He is the co-owner of Favela Cafe,
Favela Cafe: A Combination of Brazil and Community Read More
By Daniel Perez-Crouse Whether it be the final, blissful moments of a field dog, harrowing lamentations from the perspective of Civil War soldiers, biblical characters being given new voice, or
By Marshall Hammond When Oregon Department of Corrections administrator Michael Francke was murdered outside his office in Salem in 1989, Phil Stanford was one of a handful of journalists who
Podcast: Murder in Miami Read More
Are you aware of how much time you spend worrying about the future or ruminating on the past? Or judging yourself or comparing yourself to other people (for better or
Find Gold in Your Daily Life Read More
By Marshall Hammond Recently Bar Carlo (6433 SE Foster Rd.) was transformed into a bustling marketplace for two evenings, with dozens of attendees filing in to purchase handmade jewelry, paintings,
Portland Indigenous Marketplace Read More
By Jack Rubinger Gigantic has expanded its brewery empire with a new location on Hawthorne Blvd. which opened in November. The neighborhood is excited about the opening in the space,
Gigantic Opens Pub and Taproom on Hawthorne Read More
By Marshall Hammond Jessica Swift painted the first rainbow in 2018 after her husband Ryan died suddenly at the age of 40, leaving the Portland artist alone to raise their
By State Representative Rob Nosse By the time you read this, a critical moment will have passed in the Oregon Legislature and in my Behavioral Health and Health Care committee.
Representatively Speaking Read More
By City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez Hello, SE Portland! I’m a 20-year resident of this part of the city and want to introduce myself. I’ve been on the job since January
Commissioner Gonzalez’s First Impressions and Priorities Read More
Balance is something we use every day: while standing, while walking, when getting up from a chair or bed, when bending over to pick something up, when gardening, sports or
The Importance of Balance Read More
By Kris McDowell Word is Bond is a Portland-born, Black-led nonprofit started by Executive Director Lakayana Drury in 2017 that works to empower young Black men as they transition from
Word is Bond Walking Tour Project Read More
By Taylor Helle The Quest Center for Integrative Health’s mission is to “provide integrative healthcare services, community and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying.”
Quest Center Moves to Larger Space to Increase Services Read More
By Portland Nursery Assuming your ground is workable, March is first planting time for most of us. If you have water-logged clay soil, you might want to cover it with
Planting Season Has Begun Read More
With plants budding all around us, Spring can be a motivating time to explore new colorful veggies and healthy meals. It can also be a good time to eat fresh
March is National Nutrition Month–Let’s Get Nourished Read More
Springtime is often considered “wedding season” and whether a wedding happens in the spring, the fall or whenever, one conversation that couples may not consider having before tying the knot
Pre-Marriage Financial Conversations Read More
By Kris McDowell Was one of your New Year resolutions to achieve financial wellness? Is uncertainty about inflation and the economy causing you to think about evaluating your financial situation?
Achieving Financial Resolutions Read More
By David Krogh Secret Portland, OR: A Guide To The Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is a whimsical and quirky look at Portland and its surrounding area. Author Jeff Brawn is
By Arashi Young Many people choose to upgrade their television during winter. Holiday sales, beginning in November and lasting until spring, encourage consumers to clear the shelves to make room
Television Waste Disposal Tips Read More
By Kris McDowell Was one of your New Year resolutions to bolster your bank account? How’s that coming? If the answer is “not so good” or you’re feeling lost about
Lifestyle Changes to Boost Savings Read More
By Kris McDowell Although the holiday season is months behind us, that doesn’t mean that the possibility of increasing credit card balances is over. Maybe it’s a car repair, the
Tackling Mounting Credit Card Debt Read More
By Lucy Eckel, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Year after year, the experiences of Holocaust survivors are lost. With record-breaking rates of antisemitism reported by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL),
Preserving Holocaust Survivors’ Experiences is Important in Contemporary Times Read More
By Taylor Helle For the third year, Portland vegan dining will be enhanced as restaurants across the city debut new vegan dishes encouraging locals to go vegan for the month
Portland Vegan Dining Month Returns Read More
By Better Business Bureau Great West & Pacific Tactics used by scammers have shifted drastically during the past several years, according to a new report published by the Better Business
Rise in Online Scams Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Shannon Levens, owner of Shoofly Vegan Bakery and Café, loves to look around the café and see it filled with people enjoying a hot drink and a
Shoofly Vegan Bakery and Café Read More
By David Krogh Former ER and ICU Nurse/Physicians Assistant Barbara Coombs Lee explains how to take charge of your end of life care and avoid suffering and stress in her
Many of us have experienced seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues. Caused by shorter daylight hours in combination with cloudy and rainy weather, it can cause
Dealing With Seasonal Depression Read More
By David Krogh Shotgun Seamstress is an anthology of eight different fanzines created by Osa Atoe. “The zine came out of the experience of being the only Black kid at
By Amy Bader Tyler Duncan’s journey at Portland Community College (PCC) began like many students–undecided on a career path and trying to overcome financial challenges to get by. Through a
From College Dropout to Award-Winning Para-Professional Read More
By Kris McDowell Providing an alternative to using a credit card for their purchases, some retailers offer “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services. Consumers are generally well aware of the
Use Caution With Buy Now Pay Later Services Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri “I really love connecting with people and learning what they are looking for. I love helping people get what they need and seeing how it empowers them,”
Backstory Books & Yarn Read More
As the bustle of the holiday season takes us by storm, squeezing in a moment or two of gratitude can refuel your creative energy. With more energy coming from within,
Incorporating Gratitude Into Everyday Activities Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse The election is over and the results are in. There is a good chance I will be the chair of a combined Behavioral Health and Health
Representatively Speaking December 2022 Read More
By Jack Rubinger Discovering a mural in progress has been one of the best things to happen in the neighborhood between SE Gladstone St. and SE Cora Dr. Usually, we
Anna Miller, Beautifying the Neighborhood with a Mural Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Leonard and Andrea Allen, owners of the new ECOVIBE shop on the corner of SE 23rd Ave. and Hawthorne Blvd., want everyone to know that this is
