This spring and early summer, the Bureau of Environmental Services invites Portland families to get outside and journey along a story in two of Portland’s amazing natural areas. Using a […]
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Earlier this year Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) announced a new Oregon pool code, OAR 333-062-1000, 6.4.2.2.3(14), which requires all swimmers under the age of 14 to be under the
New PP&R Pool Rule, Outdoor Pools Open Read More
This summer, Portland’s Safe Blocks program is helping neighbors host parties in their neighborhoods through Party On, Portland! for events held Saturday, August 1-Friday, August 14. The parties are a
Free Lunch + Play, part of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Summer Free For All events returns for 2026. Starting Monday, June 22 and running through Friday, August 21 at
Free Lunch + Play Returns Read More
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the City of Portland have announced that a strategic public-private partnership with Sellwood Community House (SCH) is in place to reactivate Laurelhurst Studio in
Laurelhurst Studio Reactivation Read More
Whether you water your outdoor plants manually or have an irrigation system, there’s always room for water conservation. The Portland Water Bureau has tips for saving water while keeping your
Save Water Outdoors This Summer Read More
Summer is a great time to get out and explore all Portland has to offer on foot or by bike. To get the most out of your excursions, the Portland
Biking and Pedestrian Resources Read More
As the warmer months are upon us, the Portland Police Bureau urges people to adopt the life-saving habit of checking their back seats before walking away from their vehicles. Every
SE Uplift has launched a how-to guide designed to help people build a rapid response network, an organized group of neighbors who agree to show up—fast—when a neighbor needs help.
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Sidestreet Arts host the exhibit Undercurrents Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 28, including First Friday with the artists—Denise Krueger, Tamara Goldsmith, Natasha Ramras and Joanne Licardo—June 5, 5-7 pm. In literary
Undercurrents Exhibit Read More
Portland-based filmmaker Onyx Baird is bringing her debut documentary to local audiences for the first time with Amrita: An Evening in Honor of the Bees. The fundraiser screening event takes
Curiosity Kids programs at OMSI allow children ages 3-5 years old, along with their families, to explore early science and engineering concepts. These bilingual programs are designed to build STEAM
Gigantic Brewing and Drenchtown present the inaugural The Elements of Hip Hop Invitational Saturday, June 13, 12-10 pm at Gigantic Brewing, 5224 SE 26th Ave. The day-long event celebrates the
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June is Pride Month and The Marie Equi Center is presenting Kink Out Loud, an event celebrating sexual health and wellness. The day-long celebration of queer community, pleasure, harm reduction,
BwPCon! is Books with Pictures’ minicon, a one-day free event featuring a wide range of local artists all gathered to show off their stuff Saturday, June 13, 11 am-7 pm.
Portland-based instrumental surf-garage-psych project Trabants celebrates the release of their latest cinematic psychedelic experience Mirage at Music Millennium (3158 E Burnside St.) Saturday, June 13, 5 pm. Orchestrated by musical
Trabants Album Release Read More
82nd Avenue Business AssociationBy Nancy Chapin We celebrated our 48th Anniversary in May at the wonderful APANO space. A buffet lunch was provided by Tiburon Jaroco Mariscos, Van Hanh and
Business Association Notes – June 2026 Read More
Cheer on local amateur bakers at Pix Patisserie’s The Big Portland Bake Show this summer. Pix is recreating the celebrated Great British Bake Off; their version will bring six amateur
The Big Portland Bake Show Read More
Join Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) for Confluence: Our Shared Voices, their 2026 summer festival that transcends cultural, geographical and political boundaries Thursday, June 25-Sunday, July 19. Celebrate musical traditions that
CMNW Summer Festival Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Laura Masterson loves growing food for people, and in 1996, when she moved to a house with a double, oversized lot on SE 47th Ave. in the
CSA Farm-Share Program in Woodstock Offers Shareholders Year-Round Bounty Read More
Dave Weich, founder of Portland-based Sheepscot Creative, has launched a new podcast, Work-Shaped Life, exploring one of the defining questions of our time: how do you build a satisfying career
By Amanda Howell Tucked at the back of the historic Ford Building against the train tracks on SE 11th Ave., it’s easy to miss Rose City Rec Room (RCRR), a
Rose City Rec Room Offers Fitness For Real Life Read More
Buckman Community AssociationBy Susan Lindsay At the May 14 General Meeting, former county commissioner Sharon Meieran, physician and former ER doctor who served for the past eight years before term
Neighborhood Notes – June 2026 Read More
By David Krogh Most people have a general understanding of what support groups attempt to accomplish. And they tend to be useful for a variety of different types of situations.
Emotional Support Animals: Anonymous Fuzzball Comics + Workbook Read More
By Amelia Barker So, you’ve mastered the art of growing veggies and want to explore another realm of the gardening world? Or perhaps you’re interested in inviting more pollinators into
How to Add Flowers to Your Vegetable Garden Read More
By Sandy Miller Free Geek, a beloved SE Portland institution for over 25 years, is growing and expanding with the digital age. “We’re moving to a larger location so we’ll
Free Geek Expands Service to Promote Digital Equality Read More
The word longevity conjures images of a long life. Most of us understand it also implies an active, healthy one. The modern term healthspan captures this more precisely—it refers to
Healthspan: Living Well, Not Just Long Read More
To the Editor: First, thank you for the coverage of this proposed facility. Wireless infrastructure is required for the lifestyle that we have communally and commonly adopted, even if not
Letter to the Editor – June 2026 Read More
By Daniel Perez-Crouse The first round of TriMet’s service cuts to balance its major budget deficit will go into effect on August 23, pending final approval from its board on
The Impact of TriMet’s Service Cuts in SE Portland Read More
By Madeleine Voth On the corner of SE 82nd Ave. in Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood, a cluster of newly installed small, standalone shelter units now sit behind new fencing and fresh
Harrison Community Village Soon to Open its Doors to Residents Read More
By Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein As of Monday, May 18, paving is underway on 82nd Ave. between SE Clinton and SE Brooklyn streets. Throughout weekdays in May, the asphalt on the
Construction on 82nd Ave. Paves the Way For a Safer Street Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse By the time you read this the dust will have settled on the May primary election though we know for sure that Christine Drazan will
Representatively Speaking – June 2026 Read More
Clinton Street Coffeehouse (2706 SE 26th Ave.) will be displaying a collection of paintings from Gary Carter Green Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 31, 7 am-4 pm. The works include paintings
By Ellen Spitaleri For years Pat Lando and Pete Muñoz had a goal: provide nutrient-rich fertilizer to local home gardeners and small growers in a sustainable way. They knew it
Nutrient Recovery Services Offers Sustainable Fertilizers Read More
The Pacific Northwest premiere of Brown Face, written by Carissa Atallah and directed by Mia Torres Garcia, is the final production of Milagro’s Season42: Fuerza en Familia—a slate of works
Brown Face at Milagro Read More
By Megan Orton Many of us are increasingly wishing that our kids and tweens could have a way to communicate with friends and family without the worry of handing over
An Easy Way to Turn an iPhone Into a Kid Phone Read More
In May, Alberta Rose Theatre presents three tribute shows, starting with Ramble On (Led Zeppelin Tribute) + Who’s Next (The Who tribute) Friday, May 8, 8 pm. Ramble On aspires
If strolling around a neighborhood enjoying wine is your thing, listen up. Two east side Portland business associations are hosting wine walks this month, starting with the Division Clinton Business
Music Together of Portland invites families to experience the joy and magic of music this spring and early summer. Create memories that will last a lifetime, and connect with other
By Kai Blanchard-Ambrose, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Portland has a wide variety of libraries, ranging from big to small and historic to modern. Quite notably, since 2011, the
Street Books: Portland’s Library on Wheels Read More
Leikam Brewery, in collaboration with Rain Dragon Studio, is happy to present their sixth Clay Sculpture Workshop in their Community Room (5812 E Burnside St.) Sunday, May 17, 4-7 pm.
Make Your Own Dude or Demon Read More
Saturday, May 16-Sunday, May 17 (10 am-5 pm each day) the Mt. Tabor Art Walk returns for its 19th year. The local show and sale is a Portland favorite and
By Sandy Miller The City of Portland pioneered the practice of naming Heritage Trees in 1994, when the first such tree, an American elm, was officially designated by the City
Portland’s Heritage Trees: Living Landmarks Read More
Tomorrow Theater’s May lineup includes a handful of films and the latest edition of Carte Blanche. Starting off Saturday, May 9, 7 pm is Twister: CineWhimsy – An Immersive 4D
May at Tomorrow Theater Read More
Foster Area Business AssociationBy Chris Correnti Foster Summer Soirée is back for 2026! Mark your calendars, neighbors. The Foster Summer Soirée returns Saturday, June 13, 12-6 pm for an afternoon
Business Association Notes – May 2026 Read More
By Portland Parks & Recreation For over 50 years, community gardens across Portland have been places people return to. Not for the same reasons, but there’s a similar pull. Belonging,
Seeds and Stories: Six Voices From Portland Community Gardens Read More
GOBLINKO, a Portland-based creative powerhouse and lifestyle brand by artists Sean and Katie Äaberg, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new tabletop dark fantasy roleplaying game (RPG), LowLife. Expanding
Roleplaying Game Kickstarter Campaign Read More
Linda Austin, along with visiting artists Renée Archibald and Lisa Uddin, shares solo research toward a new group performance (premiering in 2027) Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 7:30
A Shared Evening of Dance Read More
Saturday, May 23, 1:30 pm Tristy Taylor presents Dream Theater: Embodying the Wisdom of Your Dreams, a two-hour immersive workshop designed to bring dreams out of sleep and into embodied,
Experimental Workshop Read More
Buckman Community AssociationBy Susan Lindsay The May 14 Buckman Community Association meeting features special guests Multnomah County Commissioners Julia Brim Edwards and Shannon Singleton. Both Commissioners are running for the
Neighborhood Notes – May 2026 Read More
By David Krogh What do you get when you take a civil litigation lawyer who pursues a Masters degree in Liberal Arts (literature)? You get a poet. SE Portland resident
The official Earth Day may have passed but that doesn’t mean you can’t make every day Earth Day in one way or another. The City of Portland has put together
Make Earth Day Every Day Read More
As I stand at the fence, transfixed by the myriad of dogs in various stages of play, chase, wrestling and rest, I sense a smile on my face and awe
Healthy Vitality: Being On Your Own Side Read More
Portland is currently in the middle of peak spring migration season for birds. Residents and commercial buildings can help the millions of birds migrating across North America by reducing light
Help Protect Migrating Birds Read More
The May 19 Primary Election in Multnomah County includes candidates for Metro Council and federal, state and judicial positions. All registered voters in Multnomah County will receive a ballot for
Voting Assistance Available Read More
By Ian Smith, OnPoint Community Credit Union Escalating grocery, energy, housing and childcare costs are causing many people to rely on credit to cover everyday expenses. This growing reliance is
Understanding the Difference Between Good and Bad Credit Read More
The City Bike Bus, a group of adults riding to downtown from various parts of the city on designated routes, returns this year. Based on the idea of a group
City Bike Bus Returns For Summer Read More
By Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein AT&T’s proposal for a new wireless facility near the intersection of SE 52nd Ave. and E Burnside St. is sparking controversy among locals. If the proposal
Proposed Burnside Wireless Facility Sparks Controversy Read More
The City of Portland has launched a new public graffiti dashboard to track graffiti reports and cleanup efforts citywide. The tool increases transparency, helps prioritize response and allows residents and
Report Graffiti and Track Cleanup Efforts Read More
The public is invited to celebrate a milestone birthday for the Burnside Bridge Saturday, May 30, 12-5 pm. As the bridge turns 100 (officially on May 28), it’s time to
Burnside Bridge Centennial Celebration Read More
By Madeleine Voth It is rare to see a street name change. The process is often more effort than it is worth, and when it does happen, it is usually
Renaming Questions Resurface Around César E Chavez Blvd. Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse I had a town hall in April with my colleagues, representative Mark Gamba and state senator Kathleen Taylor. Our city’s mayor Keith Wilson graciously moderated
Representatively Speaking – May 2026 Read More
The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that kills North American ash trees, including Oregon ash. According to Metro, the first was found in Oregon in Forest Grove in
Slow the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer Read More
If you’re struggling to pay for tree care on your private property, the City of Portland may be able to help. The new Tree Care Assistance program provides income-qualified property
Tree Care Assistance Available Read More
As the weather warms and summer is on the horizon, more people are out and about and TriMet wants to make sure that their transportation options are safe and welcoming
TriMet Offers Tips to Stay Safe Around Buses, Trains and the Streetcar Read More
Buckman Community AssociationBy Susan Lindsay At the upcoming Buckman Meeting Thursday, April 9 we’ll discuss the concerns about potential budget cuts affecting Buckman Elementary and, separately, the need for traffic
Neighborhood Notes – April 2026 Read More
Foster Area Business AssociationBy Chris Correnti Spring sprang early this year. It has kept Foster Rd. in that mellow vibe of lightness that makes the invitation of our wide sidewalks
Business Association Notes – April 2026 Read More
Friends of Laurelhurst Park (FLP) will begin their 23rd season of work parties this spring and they invite community members to join them. Many of their stalwart volunteers are aging
Help Keep Laurelhurst Park Clean Read More
The Oregon Spring Cleanup is SOLVE’s largest spring volunteer initiative, in partnership with Portland General Electric, spanning the entire month of April. It brings together individuals, families, schools, businesses and
SOLVE’s Earth Month Clean Ups Read More
Portland Parks & Recreation has announced that applications for Portland Parks Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year will be open Wednesday, April 1-Thursday, April 30. They are dedicated to providing
Portland Parks Preschool Applications Open in April Read More
A major lighting initiative beneath several viaducts in the Central Eastside have been transformed from once-dark underpasses into brighter gateways for businesses, workers and visitors. The project is the result
Central Eastside Viaduct Lighting Project Read More
The Portland Housing Bureau has launched a 12-month home sharing pilot program, offering one-time grants to homeowners with spare rooms who rent them via a qualified home sharing provider. The
Home Sharing Pilot Program Read More
Metro invites community input to help shape a 50-year vision for the greater Portland region. The first Future Vision was published in 1995 after being approved by voters in 1992.
Help Shape Portland’s 50-Year Vision Read More
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is urging e-scooter and e-bike riders to take safety precautions. New data shows injuries associated with the use of these devices more than doubled between 2021
Safety Urged for E-Scooter, E-Bike Usage Read More
Join Art Design Xchange (ADX) Friday, April 3, 5-9 pm, for the opening reception of Portraits, a new exhibition of paintings by Kyle Thompson. This collection explores the human figure
Kyle Thompson Portraits Exhibition Read More
Triangle Productions! continues celebrating its 36th year with shows about women with The Savannah Sipping Society by Jones Hope Wooten Thursday, April 2-Saturday, April 18. Four unique Southern women, all
The Savannah Sipping Society Read More
The City of Portland’s 12-month financial cycle begins July 1 and ends June 30 the following year, with five phases: budget preparation, current service level budget and forecast, proposed budget,
Join the City’s 2026-27 Budget Planning Read More
Pix Pâtisserie is calling all amateur bakers to apply for a spot in The Big Portland Bake Show, their version of celebrated Great British Bake Off. Six aspiring bakers will
By Louis Chase César E Chávez Blvd. is the main north-south connection for much of Portland’s Inner Eastside. Chávez Blvd. is also a high-crash corridor, meaning it is among the
SE César E Chávez Blvd. Safety Plan Presented to Neighborhood Associations Read More
Northwest Pro Wrestling returns to Gigantic Brewing (5224 SE 26th Ave.) Saturday, April 4, 6 pm and the brewery is about to get rowdy. For one night, the barrels move
Gigantic Hosts Pro Wrestling Read More
By Vivian Schoonover, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post “You see the best and worst of humanity when you work in a rescue,” says Eilan Keister, the founder of local
Avalon Microsanctuary: Local Rabbit Refuge Read More
The Clinton Street Theater (CST) will be hosting a series of animated films in the month of April. There will be afternoon screening of Bill Kroyer’s 1992 FernGully: The Last
By Sandy Miller In a classroom at Portland Community College (PCC), a group of seasoned citizens conducts a lively discussion on a variety of subjects: the local Preschool for All
Senior Studies Institute Provides Ongoing Learning, Social Interaction Read More
Portland’s premier absurdist, Carol Trifle, returns with her 20th original work for Imago Theatre and newest dramedy, Nice People, Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 19. Vaudevillian hijinks abound and nothing goes
Nice People at Imago Read More
By Madeleine Voth A proposal to reform one of Portland’s most obscure and controversial taxes, the Arts Tax, could soon alter how arts programs and education are funded across the
Portland Officials Consider Arts Tax Reform Amid Rising Costs Read More
The 2026 edition of Tag! Queer Shorts Festival will light up the Clinton Street Theater in rainbow colors Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 with an all-new program of
Tag! Queer Shorts Festival Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Colin Sharp grew up in Japan, where his father worked for an international bank. When he was in the seventh grade, a boy brought a skateboard to
Commonwealth Skateboarding Welcomes Riders of All Skill Levels Read More
By Daniel Perez-Crouse Portland’s Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association (FPNA) is working to overhaul a beloved street with its Better Center project. The goal is to make it a safer and more
Neighborhood Association Gains Traction Improving Key Corridor Read More
Central Catholic High School invites the community aboard the S.S. American in April as students bring the beloved Broadway classic “Anything Goes” to life in a dazzling production filled with
Central Catholic Spring Musical Read More
By Laura Caster If you’ve spent time at a Portland playground, chances are you’ve heard someone mention a “co-op.” But what does that actually mean? Is it only for stay-at-home
Inside Pea Pod, a Portland Co-op Playschool Read More
Kernside’s second annual series of beer, strength, running and ridiculousness returns with the first installment of the Beer Keg Strongman event Saturday, April 25, 11 am-3 pm at Gorges Beer
By State Representative Rob Nosse The “short” legislative session ended March 6, a few days before our constitutional deadline. It’s April, and I’m still exhausted. We were darn busy. Five
Representatively Speaking – April 2026 Read More
By David Krogh Almost everyone living in Portland has learned at some time or other that Portland sits on geologic fault lines. And many long time residents can even recall
Saturday, April 25, 11 am-4 pm join Making Earth Cool, Sunnyside Environmental School, SOLVE and 350PDX for a vibrant, fun-filled celebration of our wonderful Earth. The free, community-driven event invites
Earth Day Celebration at Sunnyside Environmental School Read More
To the Editor: Thanks for the interesting article “Mission Implausible: Southeast PDX Student Encourage Major Water Cost Savings, Saving PCC $1 Million.” That’s such a fantastic heart lifting story and
Letters to the Editor – April 2026 Read More
In honor of the nearly complete restoration of The Thompson Elk Fountain downtown, Nance-Sasser Art has created the latest in their line of jigsaw puzzles. They’ve partnered with the Eastside
Thompson Elk Jigsaw Puzzle Read More
People who have no natural teeth are known to have much more severe obstructive sleep apnea because they don’t have a platform to brace their lower jawbone (mandible) against to
New Treatment For Obstructive Sleep Apnea in People Who Have or Need Full Dentures Read More
By Scar Dickerson, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post In the natural world, crops are not in carefully cultivated rows, nor are they pruned and sprayed to ensure maximum yield.
Communal Abundance, Environmental Stewardship at Oliver Middle School’s Food Forest Read More
By Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein If you walked into a Kellogg Middle School PE class this past January, you might expect to see students running around. Instead, you’d likely witness them
SKY Program Returns to Kellogg Only to Face Uncertain Future Read More
By Madeleine Voth In recent years, you might have heard whispers of a new epidemic on our hands: that of the iPad Kid. You have probably seen them in the
Newly Launched OR Unplugged Brings Screen-Free Initiatives to Portland Read More
