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, […]
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By Jack Rubinger The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted the final set of administrative rules needed to launch the nation’s first regulatory framework for psilocybin services. Angela Albee, Oregon
OHA Sets Stage for Psilocybin Services Read More
By Jack Rubinger After 25 years of calling the Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst home, the Portland Tillamook Cooperative Preschool must relocate. In October, the Tillamook Board of Directors received notice
Preschool Seeks New Location Read More
By Jack Rubinger Several neighbors have noticed the n-word being written in pen on many street signs in inner SE along SE 30th Ave. between Division and Salmon, and on
Racial Slurs Cropping Up on Traffic Signs 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 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 Jack Rubinger Foxtail is a grass-like weed that’s popping up everywhere in parking strips and yards. The weed is out there in abundance in all our parks and trail
Dogs and Foxtails: A Dangerous Duo 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 Jack Rubinger On June 2, REACH sponsored their first bike fair for residents living in REACH’s SE Portland affordable apartment communities, hosted at 72Foster (5005 SE 72nd Ave). 40
REACH Hosts Bike Fair 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 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 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 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 Jack Rubinger It’s midday on a weekday on Hawthorne Blvd. and Uri Kushner, owner of Dairy Hill Ice Cream, is mad as hell. There’s a guy passed out, sprawled
HBBA Starts Weekly and Monthly Clean Ups Read More
By Jack Rubinger The Portland Street Response (PSR) team operates within the 911 system for non-emergencies and consists of a multi-disciplinary, culturally diverse team. It includes peer support, and will
Portland Street Response: Expansion and Effectiveness 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 Jack Rubinger By Jack Rubinger Kids haven’t had it easy for the past two years with COVID-19 impacting fun, free time and school resources. Way too much time is
Roller Derby Rolls Into Park Rose Middle School Read More
By Jack Rubinger For first-time home buyers, getting into the housing market has gotten tougher and tougher. Today’s economic crisis has only exacerbated this situation. Recovering from the pandemic requires
Keys to Enter the Housing Market Read More
By Jack Rubinger From teens to toddlers, the transition to in-person back to school is happening all over town. It’s an anxious time for parents, administrators and teachers, but most
Back to In-Person School Read More
By Jack Rubinger Lines for Life is casting a wide net to reach Oregonians in need of community resources and assistance. The program is driven by the devastating impact of
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 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
By Jack Rubinger Some people are born to be caregivers. Others grow into the role. In Maria Beatty’s case, she was born into a caregiver role as part of big,
Social Stigma of COVID-19 Read More
By Jack Rubinger There’s a lot of love in the hands and hearts of the many volunteers at the new Kindness Farm in SE Portland. Started by Lou Levit, Kindness
Compassion and Conservation: The Heart of Kindness Farm Read More
By Jack Rubinger Business is good at Fermenter, which specializes in cultured and fermented foods for home and to go with items like ready to eat sandwiches. Aaron Adams’ plant-based
By Jack Rubinger Down-jacket wearing Portlanders will appreciate the fact that Montavilla Farmers Market will be open in February, March and April this year, although the official season starts in
Montavilla Farmers Market Read More
By Jack Rubinger The vandalism, graffiti and other destructive activities that took place in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving on Hawthorne Blvd. had messages about issues facing indigenous peoples.
Thanksgiving Vandalism on Hawthorne Sparks Awareness Read More
By Jack Rubinger The Groundhopper Guide to Soccer in England is a 380-page travel and cultural guide to all things football in the UK, completely updated for the 2020-21 season.
The Groundhopper Guide to Soccer in England Read More
By Jack Rubinger As a musician (clarinet and saxophonist), I miss the sessions, the camaraderie, the beers and the laughs that were such a part of my life prior to
Virtual Music Scene Enjoys Crescendo Read More
By Jack Rubinger While many of us drive up and down 82nd Ave., the sights and sounds are familiar – car dealerships, fast food restaurants and the occasional dispensary. Certainly
Avenue of the Roses 15th Anniversary Read More
By Jack Rubinger Oregonians will vote on whether to legalize psilocybin in November. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms. Oregon Measure
Legalizing Psilocybin Read More
By Jack Rubinger The church at SE 29th & Harrison has been under-used or unused by the Mormon Church for many years. It was built in the early 1930s and
Status of Mormon Church Unclear Read More
By Jack Rubinger It’s been five months since the initial lock down in Portland and we’re facing the next (silent) public health emergency, a mental health pandemic. People aren’t leaving
By Jack Rubinger Friends of Mt. Tabor Park (FMTP) started in the year 2000. Its purpose is to monitor park use, assist visitors and preserve and protect the park. FMTP
Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Update Read More
By Jack Rubinger In 1971 when Richard Nixon was president and Tom McCall was Oregon governor, Oregon was a pioneer in grocery store can/bottle redemption. Though in those days, it
BottleDrop’s Green Bag Program Read More
By Jack Rubinger The Oregon Cannabis Commission provides advice to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) about a possible framework for future governance of the Oregon Medical Marijuana program. Made up
Oregon Cannabis Commission Update Read More
By Jack Rubinger At Reed College, concerns about Oregon OSHA’s top workplace safety hazards are being addressed pro-actively. These include injuries from trips and falls, chemical spills, physical and mental
Addressing Workplace Safety Read More
By Jack Rubinger Portland Public Schools (PPS) was recently awarded a grant from Portland General Electric (PGE) and PacifiCorp to purchase an electric bus and install a charging station. “We
PPS Charging Ahead with Electric School Buses Read More
By Jack Rubinger It’s hard to say exactly why whistleblowers are busting Portland Water Bureau (PWB) and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) employees, but the good news is there’s a
Portland’s Fraud Hotline Read More
By Jack Rubinger For Dr. Constance Ohlinger, the owner of Cadence Natural Health, and member of the Division Clinton Business Association, telemedicine has been a blessing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Use of Telemedicine Increasing Read More
By Jack Rubinger Spring is here and that means it’s time to bust out your golf clubs. Local golf courses, putting greens and driving ranges are open during our current
Golfing: Entertainment + Reflection Read More
By Jack Rubinger Classique Floors + Tile has been open since 1977 and co-owners Abby Mages and Markus Stoffel have owned the store for the last year and half. Mages,
Business Walkabout: Classique Floors + Tile Read More
By Jack Rubinger The Division Green Zebra grocery store at the corner of Division and 52nd Ave., opened on February 12. The store includes healthy food options including fresh produce,
Green Zebra Opens on SE Division Read More
By Jack Rubinger Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has begun new energy and water efficiency upgrades at nine city parks and community centers, including Montavilla Community Center (MCC). Montavilla will
Montavilla Community Center Upgrades Read More
By Jack Rubinger I’ve lived near the corner of 30th and Gladstone for more than 10 years. New business development has been slow, thankfully, unlike the congested mess that is
A New Approach to Development on Gladstone Read More
By Jack Rubinger Teressa Raiford doesn’t pause for a breath. She has a lot to say, she’s passionate, has a sense of humor and a deep knowledge of Portland history.Â
Teressa Raiford – Candidate for Mayor Read More
By Jack Rubinger Mention Idiazabal, Leonardo and Maxorata to most people and you probably won’t get much of a reaction. To Steve Jones, the head cheese at the Cheese Bar,
Business Walkabout: Cheese Bar Read More
By Jack Rubinger Terica Buckner is continuing Hawthorne Auto Clinic’s tradition of a family-owned woman-owned small business. Buckner takes the reins from original owners Liz Dally and Jim Houser this
Terica Buckner To Head Up Hawthorne Auto Clinic Read More
By Jack Rubinger The Mt. Tabor Community Nature Playground, a new nature-is-nurture interactive play space, is underway at the corner of SE 54th Ave. and Belmont St. The 70’x42’ playground
Mt. Tabor Community Nature Playground Read More
By Jack Rubinger Portland Community College (PCC) reached tentative agreements with the Federation of Classified Employees and the Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals December 13 for successor contracts covering
PCC Reaches Agreements with Faculty and Academics Read More
By Jack Rubinger For those of you who’ve been wondering why the Dairy Queen on Division across from Franklin High School has gone dark, we got the scoop talking to
SE Division Dairy Queen Remodel Read More
The Mud Room By Nina Silberstein Lizzie Koehler and Cole Lendrum searched for a place to practice their craft but the few, existing ceramic studios in the area were all
Business Walkabout November 2019 Read More
