PAM CUT’s Cinema Unbound Awards Expand to a Whole Week of Polymath Partying
Michelle Zauner, Maria Bamford, and the Criterion Mobile Closet raise funds for the Portland Art Museum.
GZA Makes Up for Lost Time at Hawthorne Theatre
But he needs to buy himself a watch next time!
Ticket Alert: Chance the Rapper, Orville Peck, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, Not For Radio and More Event Updates for May 21
Cop Union Alleges City Councilor Interference in New Police Oversight System
Councilor Sameer Kanal was invited to present at a meeting of the Community Board for Police Accountability. The Portland Police Association is crying foul.
The Music issue 🎸
Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story Is Judd Apatow’s Attempt To Make a Beloved Comedian More Famous
Maria Bamford just wants $5,000 and a banana.
Portland City Councilors are Tearing into Mayor Wilson’s Proposed Budget. Here’s What Could Change.
Proposed changes could affect the city’s climate fund, city manager pay, policing, and more.
Turn! Turn! Turn! Wants To Be a “Place for Weirdos”
The venue has new owners. Artistic freedom is welcome.
The Only Summer 2026 Festival Guide You’ll Need
It’s summer in Portland, and you know what that means… music festivals!
Council Budget Talks Highlight Tension Over Proposed PCEF Moda Center Investment
Mayor Keith Wilson has suggested Portland’s Clean Energy Fund can spare $75 million for Moda Center upgrades, but the details are murky.
Portland Fire Nets a Win (and a Loss) Against the Liberty
In an up and down week, the Fire showed plenty of fight and grit.
Reporting Live: City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting
Police oversight board, climate energy fund, and union jobs are on the chopping block
Portland’s Newest Women’s Sports Team, the Cherry Bombs, Win First Match
Getting support from a sold-out crowd, tattoo artists, and an opera company didn’t hurt.
The Top Five Places in Portland To Avoid Tourists
Panic! Tourist season is here. Where can a Portlander find some peace?
Three Must-Try New AAPI-Owned Eateries: Dear Lola, After Ours, and Bangkok Belly
These newcomers offer Filipino diaspora food,
Vietnamese bar snacks, and Thai street skewers.
Justin Townes Earle’s Portland Years
The late singer-songwriter’s time in town was pivotal and painful.
PCC President Resigns, Ending Turbulent Stint
Board approves a separation agreement for PCC President Adrien Bennings, who leaves amid state ethics complaints and the school’s financial challenges.