By Kris McDowell Many camping plans are wrapping up for the year, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about next year. What gear did you wish you had […]
Spend Less, Get More on Camping and Hiking Gear Read More
By Kris McDowell It’s August already and as much as we may be trying to avoid the thought, the long, warm days of summer will soon be a thing of
Preserving Summer’s Bounty Read More
By Kris McDowell Protein and fiber are big buzz words in nutrition so far this year, in part due to the revised food pyramid issued by the USDA, “The New
Go Nuts For Your Health Read More
By Kris McDowell On the surface, local nonprofit Store to Door may just appear to be an organization that brings groceries to homebound seniors and adults living with disabilities, ensuring
Store to Door Nourishes Body and Mind Read More
By Kris McDowell SE Uplift has announced the recipients for the 2026 Community Small Grants which will produce 16 projects serving District 3. A record 56 applications were submitted, requesting
Community Small Grants Recipients Read More
By Kris McDowell Portlanders love their furry family members and whether they’re looking to whip up a special holiday meal or interested in preparing nutritionally complete meals on a regular
By Kris McDowell This time of year, when open enrollment for health insurance is underway, there is a key change that may be relevant to upcoming Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace
Enhanced Premium Tax Credits on Marketplace Ending After 2025 Read More
By Kris McDowell At the end of March, Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom owners Alex Kurnellas and Shawn Stackpoole received notice from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) that their
Imperial’s Outdoor Seating Evolves With Changes to City Programs Read More
By Kris McDowell Summer is here and as we’ve seen in recent years, we can expect high heat days in our future. Summer 2024 was the hottest year on record
Summer Weather Health Hazards Read More
By Kris McDowell Central Eastside Together recently announced the Spring 2025 Better Together Grant Recipients. This is the third Better Together Grant cycle highlighting the diversity, creativity and entrepreneurial energy
Better Together Spring 2025 Grant Recipients Read More
By Kris McDowell The City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is expanding its work in deconstruction through the support of a grant from the Oregon Department of
Deconstruction Efforts Advanced By Grant Read More
By Kris McDowell Wildfires are a growing concern and, as the wildfires in Los Angeles demonstrated, wildfires are not just a rural concern. It is possible, especially when areas are
Preparing For Urban Wildfires Read More
By Kris McDowell Here in Portland we have been fortunate recently to avoid disasters like the brutal winter storms that have hit other parts of the country or the massive
Disaster Preparedness For Older Adults Read More
By Kris McDowell Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading is seeking community support to assist them in their mission of empowering young readers by donating gently used children’s books or hosting
Children’s Literacy Nonprofit Call For Donations Read More
By Kris McDowell New York Times bestselling author, Roland Smith, recently released the third, action-packed installment of The Wildes Series. The Wildes: Captivity follows Ring and Asia Wilde on their
The Wildes: Captivity Read More
By Metro Nestled in SE Portland, Lone Fir Cemetery is more than just a cemetery. It’s one of Oregon’s most treasured historic places, a repository of stories spanning from the
Field Guide: Lone Fir Cemetery Read More
By Kris McDowell The Montavilla East Tabor Business Association (METBA) is one of six business districts that have been awarded a Major Impact Grant from Venture Portland. The City of
METBA Receives Major Venture Portland Grant Read More
By Kris McDowell September saw a return of more than 61,700 students back to Portland area campuses. With that return, traffic levels may be increased in certain areas or at
Back to School Safety For Drivers and Students Read More
By Kris McDowell At the end of August, state, city and community leaders joined the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance
82nd Ave. Project Underway Read More
By Kris McDowell Metro Council approved more than $2.5 million in funding this summer through the Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants program. Five projects in greater Portland were selected to
Depave Receives Metro Grant to Transform SE Street Read More
By Kris McDowell Prosper Portland has announced the 18 projects that will be the recipients of the $1.42 million Community Livability Grants for the 2024-25 fiscal year, leveraging more than
Community Livability Grants Awarded Read More
By Kris McDowell In partnership with Travel Portland, the Events & Film Office at Prosper Portland recently announced the five awardees for the 2024 Scale Up Grant, a competitive grant
SE Festival Receives Scale Up Grant Read More
By Kris McDowell Before you head out on a hike on one of the many trails in our region or the Columbia River Gorge, for a day hike or longer,
Going For a Hike? Get Prepared First Read More
By Kris McDowell The Multnomah County Health Department launched a fentanyl awareness campaign in May, focused on preventing young people from initiating use and dying of drug overdoses. The “Expect
County Fentanyl Campaign Targets Youth Read More
By Kris McDowell The Events and Film Office at Prosper Portland has announced the recipients of the Community Event Grants for spring and summer 2024. The grants will support 36
Prosper Portland Community Event Grant Awardees 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 Kris McDowell In its eighth cycle, Metro’s Community Placemaking program has awarded 10 community-led creative projects funds totaling $209,800. The program continues to support equity-centered arts and culture-based efforts
Metro 2024 Community Placemaking Grantees Read More
By Kris McDowell SE disability non-profit Community Vision has recently released “Access Denied: An Overview of the Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities,” a report to raise the awareness of
Housing Crisis Report for People with Disabilities Read More
By Kris McDowell As construction season kicks into high gear, the City of Portland urges travelers to use caution to save lives and prevent injuries to essential workers. Portland Bureau
Staying Safe in Work Zones Read More
By Kris McDowell The site at 333 SE 82nd Ave. in the Montavilla neighborhood has been slated to be an alternative shelter for over a year, going through a couple
Montavilla Managed Alternative Shelter Read More
By Kris McDowell In March, TriMet released their proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which is now open for public testimony prior to TriMet’s May meeting in which the
TriMet Proposed 2025 Fiscal Budget Read More
By Kris McDowell The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is encouraging people in Oregon to take steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from electronic theft. Electronic
Protecting EBT Food and Cash Benefits From Electronic Theft Read More
By Kris McDowell The Oregon Legislature passed hundreds of bills in the last session, revising some existing transportation laws and creating new ones. Many changes went into effect on January
New Laws for 2024 Promote Safety on Oregon’s Roads Read More
By Kris McDowell According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), Oregon’s poorest families pay more in taxes as a share of income than any other group in
Who Pays the Most Taxes? 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 Kris McDowell Plaid Pantry, the Oregon company many know as a neighborhood convenience store, has been exploring electric vehicle (EV) charging for a few years and this past November
Plaid Pantry Dips Toes into EV Charging 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
By Kris McDowell For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Prosper Portland has awarded $865,000 in Community Livability Grants to 15 projects from community-based organizations in four Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts
Prosper Portland Awards Community Livability Grants Read More
By Kris McDowell The Clinton Triangle Taskforce, comprised of a diverse mix of representatives from the Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC), Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Association (HAND), Brooklyn Action Corps (BAC) and
Clinton Triangle Good Neighbor Agreement 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 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 Portland’s Independent District Commission (IDC) is in the process of establishing four geographic districts for City Council elections. Defining the boundaries of those geographic districts is one
Draft Maps for Redistricting Released 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 Kris McDowell This year’s National Cohousing Open House Weekend is Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 and a number of cohousing communities across the country will be hosting open houses,
Cohousing Open Houses 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
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 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 Kris McDowell Back by popular demand, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is releasing new neighborhood greenway signs. With silhouetted figures biking, walking their dog and playing pick-up soccer,
Free Greenway Yard Signs Available 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 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
By Kris McDowell Cybercrime is a broad term that encompasses any type of criminal activity that involves computers or the internet. Often committed by cybercriminals or hackers who are seeking
Guarding Against Cybercrime 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 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 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 Kris McDowell City Council Position 2, a role currently held by Dan Ryan, is one of the races on the May 17 ballot. Ryan faces eight other individuals looking
Nine Candidates Seek City Council Position 2 Read More
By Kris McDowell You may have noticed some light blue boxes popping up at Fred Meyer in the last few weeks and displays/signs inside the stores. Both are part of
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 Kris McDowell It won’t come as a surprise to many that most Oregon jobs don’t pay enough to support a family. The Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) took
OCPP Issues Job Market Report 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 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
By Kris McDowell William Ritter’s award-winning middle grade fantasy series, The Oddmire, is releasing a much-anticipated third exploit of brothers Tinn and Cole this month. The gripping monster-filled, scary-funny adventure
The Oddmire Book 3: Deepest, Darkest Read More
By Kris McDowell Just because locations of Multnomah County Library (MCL) have had to alter operations due to COVID-19 doesn’t mean reading isn’t happening or being promoted. Recently released numbers
MCL: Record Digital Checkouts + Everybody Reads 2021 Program Read More
By Kris McDowell Like many residential care facilities in Portland and across the US, the residents at Whitewood Gardens have been quarantined in their rooms to keep them safe. It’s
Seniors Create Art During Quarantine Read More
By Kris McDowell In early September, on the heels of public input and technical analysis, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) released an alternatives evaluation for the Hawthorne Pave and
PBOT Releases Alternatives Evaluation for Hawthorne Pave and Paint Read More
By Kris McDowell Portland’s Jenn Louis released her third cookbook in September, The Chicken Soup Manifesto: Recipes From Around the World. The 240-page book is divided by country, taking readers
Travel the Globe with The Chicken Soup Manifesto Read More
By Kris McDowell The IRS is urging the nearly nine million people in the US (131,647 in Oregon) who have not yet received their $1,200 stimulus check to claim it
Claim Your IRS Stimulus Check Read More
By Kris McDowell Halloween is typically a time of parties and getting together with friends for spooky fun. Like many things over the past six months, Halloween will need to
CDC Issues Halloween Guidelines Read More
By Kris McDowell 111 Places in Portland That You Must Not Miss is a book that feels good in your hands. The sturdy, ultra-heavy stock paper cover is smooth and
Book Takes Readers on a Portland Tour Read More
By Kris McDowell Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) hosted a special radio show in June for Portland nonprofit Literary Arts’ 2020 Oregon Book Awards. This was the first time in the
33rd Annual Oregon Book Award Winners Read More
By Kris McDowell These days we are seeing change in many areas of life and in many areas of our city. One area that may have flown under your radar
Rocket Empire Machine Readies for Launch Read More
By Kris McDowell The concept of victory gardens (aka war gardens) became prevalent during WWI when the government asked citizens to grow food wherever they could. Since then, there have
Pandemic Victory Gardens Read More
By Kris McDowell In mid-May the State of Oregon approved the applications submitted by 31 of Oregon’s 36 counties to enter Phase 1 of reopening. Metro area counties Multnomah, Washington
Most Oregon Counties Reopen Read More
By Kris McDowell Jack Kerfoot is running in the May primary to fill City Commissioner Position No. 2, recently vacated with the passing of Nick Fish in January. During his
Kerfoot Running for City Commissioner Position 2 Read More
By Kris McDowell, Editor This time of year, the use of the word “resolutions” is often in the context of changes for the New Year. Some resolutions will take root
Resolution ( noun ) res-o-lu-tion Read More
By Kris McDowell Whenever I hear about new ownership taking over an existing business, one of the first things I want to know is the status of the staff. Are
Meet The SE Examiner’s Team Read More
Dear Readers: A couple of months ago, one of our community members, Kris McDowell, saw our “for sale” ad in the July edition of The Southeast Examiner. She responded and
Meet The SE Examiner’s New Owner Read More
