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 …
By Pritha Golden, Portland Edible Gardens Autumn in the Pacific Northwest is the time of year to start preparing gardens for the cold wet winter months. After removing summer crops …
Preparing Your Winter Garden: Straw Mulch vs Cover Crop Read More
By Arashi Young The holidays can be a joyous time to bring people together, share memories and break bread over a large holiday feast. But big dinners can have big …
How to Avoid Food Waste Over the Holidays Read More
By Kris McDowell Work, school or other obligations can cause stress in our lives. Particular months or days throughout the year can be stressful for some as they mourn the …
Self-Care in Five Steps Read More
Mental healthcare in the US is encountering a significant problem: there are not enough therapists to go around. Oregon, for example, is experiencing a significant clinician shortage and has the …
Making the Most of Your Mental Health Days Read More
By Jack Rubinger On December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. Over the next three decades, the number of …
International Day of Older Persons: Portland Connections and Communities Read More
By David Krogh The past two years of the COVID-19 era has seen many restaurants and eateries close shop. But such has always been an ongoing occurrence, even without the …
Lost Restaurants of Portland, Oregon Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse I am voting “no” on Measure 26-228, the charter reform proposal to remake our city government. There I said it and, believe me, I really want …
Representatively Speaking October 2022 Read More
By Nancy Tannler Nothing captivates our attention more than listening to a great story. When Vin Shambry presented his short story, “Outdoor Camp” for The Moth four years ago, his …
Outdoor School Changes Life and Spawns Film Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri The Great Notion taproom that opened at 2105 SE Division St. on June 23 in the former Ether Shoes storefront is the result of a project started …
Great Notion Brewing and Papi Sal’s Team Up on SE Division Read More
By Candice Jordan Inspired by a request for Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Accessibility (DEIA) project proposals by SE Uplift last fall, a team of members, staff and volunteers at NorthStar Clubhouse set about identifying …
NorthStar Clubhouse Offers Program to Underserved Communities Read More
By Amy Bader Portland Community College (PCC) creative writing and composition instructor Thea Prieto published her debut novella “From the Caves” in 2021 and is quickly gaining recognition for her …
PCC Creative Writing Instructor Wins International Award Read More
By Jack Rubinger A trip to a Mexico, while not as expensive as Europe or Hawaii, can run a couple about $4,000 for a 10-day trip including accommodations, food, airfare …
How to Do a Portland Staycation Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Food carts were always part of Katie Proctor’s plan for the parking lot at 1401 SE Division St. when she bought Books with Pictures three years ago. …
Sweet and Savory Dishes at Division Food Cart Pod Read More
By Deborah Katz In the kitchen at NorthStar Clubhouse, 5600 NE Glisan St., the smells are amazing and the mood is upbeat as Nutrition and Wellness staff member Cosmo Disori …
Growing Food and Minds at NorthStar Clubhouse Read More
By Kris McDowell The major immersive exhibition James Cameron – CHALLENGING THE DEEP, a traveling exhibition produced by the Australian National Maritime Museum, is now on display at OMSI. Walking …
James Cameron Exhibit at OMSI Read More
By Pritha Golden, Portland Edible Gardens While many of us associate cilantro with tomatoes, tomatillos and hot chili peppers, this beloved herb does not like the heat like those other …
How to Successfully Grow Cilantro Read More
By Arashi Young We’ve all been there–looking at a wall, thinking it could use a fresh coat of paint and wondering how “Avocado Green” from the 70s got so popular. …
How to Reduce Waste While Painting Read More
By David Krogh Fat Girls Hiking is a new book by Summer Michaud-Skog, published by Timber Press. Its prime focus is outdoor hikes and nature walks for plus sized people. …
Fat Girls Hiking is More than Just a Hiking Book Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri The word “akadi” means tasty in Bambara, a native language in West Africa’s Cote D’Ivoire, where Fatou Ouattara grew up — that is why she chose it …
By Kris McDowell In late December 2020 the Oregon Health Association (OHA) Public Health Division added to their End HIV Oregon Campaign with the One at Home Oregon condom distribution …
One at Home Meets Needs Discretely Read More
By Kris McDowell Summer is often prime time to head out on a road trip – from a couple days away to a week or more. Whether it’s a shorter …
Tips to Improve Your Road Trip Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse Just before I left for vacation and while I was away, we had two more horrifying mass shooting tragedies, one in Buffalo, NY, and one in …
Representatively Speaking July 2022 Read More
The good news during a normal pregnancy is that your baby is growing. The bad news is that you are likely to experience back pain. Your symptoms may occur in …
Reducing Back Pain During Pregnancy Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri The 4th Wall PDX is a cinema-themed cafe and lounge located at SE 14th Ave. and Hawthorne Blvd., but it is so much more. However, there is …
By David Krogh Minotaur Books is about to release a new fiction novel called The Gatekeeper. The book is an adventure story set on the central California coast revolving around …
The Gatekeeper Takes Readers on a Ride Read More
By Jack Rubinger Matt Froman talks excitedly about the Phoenix Pharmacy restoration story, which makes sense because it’s 100 years of history about to come alive on SE Foster Rd. …
Phoenix Pharmacy Restoration Read More
By Jay Tomes, lfeinstitute.com College and Career Planning can be an exciting time for high school students and their parents – but it can also be intimidating, time-consuming and costly. …
College Planning: Six Questions Every Family Should Ask Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse It might be risky for me to opine on the primary that was in theory concluded on Tuesday, May 17. Ballots that were mailed and postmarked …
Representatively Speaking June 2022 Read More
Are you clear on your values? When asked, someone might say they value things like “hard work, honesty and sacrifice.” There is nothing wrong with these things, but it’s also …
Living Your Best Life: Get Honest About What Matters Most Read More
By Jack Rubinger Whether you live, work or shop in the Hawthorne neighborhood, it would be almost impossible not to feel emotionally disgusted with the scene in front of Dairy …
Spring Flower Power on Hawthorne Read More
By Sophie McEwen, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post On April 6, the Multnomah County Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program and Oregon Walks co-hosted an event …
Multnomah County Takes Back the Block Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri The Ship John logo says it all: Made in the USA and Stuff That Holds Up. The shop, located at 4310 SE Division St., focuses on American-made …
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, it is imperative that you exercise your muscles to help protect your bones. A major cause of disability, especially in middle-aged …
Exercise for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Read More
Pandemic pressures of the last two years and new global concerns are taking a toll on our community’s mental health. In Oregon, about one in four adults have a diagnosable …
Five Ways to Manage the “Second Pandemic”: Your Mental Health Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse Many of you know I write an e-newsletter. It really took off during the start of the pandemic when people were hungry for information and updates …
Representatively Speaking Read More
By Arashi Young The days get longer, the weather gets warmer and the neighborhood plants toss pollen into the air. There’s no denying it – spring is here. Spring is …
Tackle Clutter With a Purpose Read More
By Kris McDowell With gas prices at record levels it’s a good idea to take steps to increase your gas mileage. For over 100 years, AAA has been helping travelers …
Get Better Gas Mileage Read More
By Kris McDowell Take Charge America has been offering financial education and counseling services since 1987. Michelle Sullivan, personal financial consultant with Take Charge American, says, “Although paying down debt …
Paying Off Debt as Retirement Nears Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri At Oscar’s Burgers, the impossible is possible — at least in the plant-based burger world. During the pandemic, the restaurant, located at 3500 SE Milwaukie Ave. across …
By Jack Rubinger Mysteries, comedy and atmospheric Irish golf abound in this stand-alone novel that also continues the stories of brothers Phillip and Spencer Elliot first explored in the novel …
Everyone Here is From Somewhere Else Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri As Evan Shlaes was on his way to work on the morning of October 5, 2021, he saw two fire trucks headed in the direction of Really …
Really Good Stuff Vintage and Collectibles Reopens Read More
By Jack Rubinger Division St. has a new Chinese and Japanese restaurant, all in one, headed by Sushi Chef Jake Wu. It’s called Kanji Fusion. Kanji are a set of …
Kanji Fusion Restaurant Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse This month I have been in Salem a lot as we rush to pass bills and improve budgets in a 35-day window. As I mentioned in …
Representatively Speaking March 2022 Read More
In the last half of January, we saw two exciting studies released about the potential therapeutic benefits of hemp compounds like CBD and CBDA in fighting COVID-19. The first study …
Pitfalls of Natural Remedies in the News Read More
Literary Arts received over 500 applications for the 13 fellowships to be awarded for 2022. Judges from out-of-state spent several months evaluating the applications, using literary excellence as the primary …
Literary Arts 2022 Fellowship Recipients Announced Read More
By Nancy Tannler The 7 Principles of Universal Design were first developed in 1997 by the late Ronald Mace of North Carolina State University, and a group of architects, product …
Universal Design Principle Advances Equity For All Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Don’t let the name fool you, yarn bombing is not an act of war. Instead, it is the act of covering objects or structures with crocheted or …
Yarn Bombing Spreads Love on SE Division St. Read More
By David Krogh Super Cities! Portland is the latest in a series of books from Arcadia Children’s Books a division of Arcadia Publishing. The book’s author is Portland resident Cindy …
Super Cities! Portland Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse By the time you read this I will be in the midst of another legislative session. Last month I wrote about the bills I was working …
Representatively Speaking February 2022 Read More
By James Hill, Portland Community College The fair trade coffee industry isn’t always fair to small farmers like Hector Mejía Zamora and his family. The owner of SE Portland’s Café Zamora …
SE Café Owner Overcomes Coffee Industry Barriers Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri When Heidi Weiss decided to rebrand her business in 2021 and call it Lemon Tree Wellness, she took inspiration from a lemon tree she had been given. …
By David Krogh Who would have known while looking at a new joke book about Portland that the author is well known in the comic book and children’s television industries? …
By State Representative Rob Nosse As you have hopefully heard, we held a special session of the Legislature in December to allocate additional rental assistance and deal with other pressing budget …
Representatively Speaking January 2022 Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Currently the lack of affordable housing and the homeless situation are two challenging issues in Portland. “We’re all concerned and not sure how to help,” said Beckie …
Family Promise of Metro East to Open Family Shelters in March 2022 Read More
By Luke Ramsey On November 6, Franklin High School’s varsity men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in the top four in Oregon’s State Championships 5K races. Senior runners Charlie …
Fall Sports Recap: Cross Country Strikes Again for Franklin High School Lightning Read More
By Jack Rubinger Writing is often a solitary exercise. Writers spend hours by themselves, taking notes, reading aloud, thinking or just bouncing balls off the wall trying to find a …
WITS Returns to Schools, Celebrating its 25th Anniversary Read More
By David Krogh The term “melancholia” is often used to describe a mental state of profound despair or even sadness. However, poet Adam Horvath’s book Melancholia is anything but that …
By Ellen Spitaleri Ross Ching knows that Mama & Hapa’s Zero Waste Shop isn’t going to cure climate change, but he hopes it does make people more mindful of where …
Mama & Hapa’s Zero Waste Shop Read More
By Nora Hugo and Sophie McEwen The Franklin Post staff are excited to announce they will be bringing young voices to The Southeast Examiner this school year by contributing one student …
Student Journalists Contribute to The Southeast Examiner Read More
By Kris McDowell Restaurants throughout Portland have developed ways of giving back to the community. SE-born Lardo has been doing so in the form of their Chefwich program since shortly …
Lardo’s Chefwich is a Win-Win-Win Read More
By Kris McDowell Peacock Lane is a SE Portland holiday tradition, with residents of the four-block street decking it out in holiday spirit annually, even as houses are sold and …
Local Company Spruces Up Peacock Lane Decoration Read More
By Gabe Frayne Kori Giudici, the co-owner of Flipside Hats, emphasized the importance of sustainability as she gave me a tour of the remodeled empty space at 7850 SE Stark …
Flipside Hats is Moving Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri If cats could dream, they would conjure up an environment exactly like the one at House of Dreams cat shelter in NE Portland where felines have room …
House of Dreams: A Loving Home For All Cats Read More
By David Krogh Many people think of books about cemeteries in terms of spooky tales. Others might assume these books would only discuss important people buried there. A new book …
Portland’s Historic Cemeteries Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri When Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish died in January 2020, the metro area lost a beloved and resolute city activist who prioritized affordable housing and accessible green …
Human Solutions: Community Where Everyone Can Thrive Read More
By Sarah Zollner Case Just after the birth of our second child, we moved into a house on a corner lot in a historic neighborhood, across the street from a …
Corner Store Provided More Than Groceries Read More
By Kris McDowell Summer may be winding down and school may be starting, but there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of the beautiful Pacific Northwest to get kids …
Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Pacific Northwest Read More
By Nancy Tannler Speakers Julian Gresser and Ben Levi, from the Healthy Heavens Trust Initiative, recently presented the webinar, Protecting the Heavens – The Legal Implications of 5G Satellites in …
For Heaven’s Sake – 5G Satellites in Space Read More
Nonprofit Take Charge America is encouraging parents to talk with their college-bound teenagers about how to build a strong financial foundation. College may present situations where teens need to make …
Money Talks to Have with College Bound Teens Read More
By Gabe Frayne For many Portlanders, the closing or near-closing of the city’s numerous coffeehouses stands out as the most visible impact on the city’s community life brought about by …
SE Cafés Gradually Reopen Read More
By Kate Belt Common Ground Presbyterian Church, 2828 SE Stephens St., was originally incorporated in 1961 as Colonial Heights, a name based on the real estate designation at the time. …
Common Ground Reckoning with Land-Race History Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri To get closer to nature, all you have to do is look up. Go outside, look up at birds in the sky and to find out more …
Pacific Northwest Birding Companion for Novice Birders Read More
By Jack Rubinger Inner Gate Acupuncture is now Inner Gate Health & Wellness, and has locations in both SE and NE Portland. The change was made to reflect a more …
Inner Gate Health & Wellness Read More
By Kris McDowell How We Do Family isn’t the typical book about adoption, pregnancy and parenting. Beyond the fact that it is about trans pregnancy and LGBTQ parenthood, it’s a …
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 skilled and passionate growers, this season will yield …
Blueberry Season is Here Read More
By Jack Rubinger Pickleball combines aspects of whiffle ball, tennis, ping-pong and badminton. It’s a sport that’s fun, great for all ages and is easy to learn. So who came …
Summer is Time to Bust Out Your Pickleball Read More
