Secret Aardvark Drops Hot Nut News

The Portland-area hot sauce company celebrated 20 years of flavorful, spicy sauciness with a new snack.

I, Anonymous

Work it!

The Trash Report

THE TRASH REPORT: A Woman Didn't Get the White House, but Women DID Get Grammy Noms, Which Are Not as Good

Savage Love

SAVAGE LOVE: Mourning in America

Pop Quiz PDX

POP QUIZ PDX: Ghost Cars, Dead Stores, and Portland's Most HAUNTED Locations!

Hear In Portland

Hear in Portland: Rihanna’s New Favorite Song Is by Zyah Belle

More Columns

Screaming With Meaning: The Definitive Blood Brothers Lyrics Q & A

Ahead of the hardcore band's sold out show at Revolution Hall, Johnny Whitney and Jordan Blilie tell us what the group's intense, abstract song lyrics really mean.

UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County

A Portland City Council discussion that could've ended a collaborative agreement, without a backup plan in place, has been scrapped a day after the election. The move would've cost the city more than $40M.

News Nov 1 1:20 PM

Will a Fresh Batch of City Leaders Transform Portland’s Climate Leadership?

Polling data suggests voters see opportunities to strengthen local environmental policies and change course on issues like oil by rail.

News Aug 6 7:00 AM

Advocates say Portland is Overdue for a Tenant Bill of Rights

After the defeat of an eviction defense measure in 2023, organizers aren’t done pushing for renters’ protections

News Oct 21 7:36 PM

Tenants Take Cues From Labor Unions in Effort to Remedy Property Management Issues

Portland lacks a formal process for renters to form a tenant union, but residents at one apartment complex say they’ve found leverage by banding together.

News Oct 31 8:00 AM

Lawsuits Allege Deceit and Greenwashing by Oregon’s Largest Gas Utility

NW Natural talks up its climate strategy, but new legal challenges say the company has spent years lying about the environmental impact of natural gas.

News Oct 18 3:15 PM

Portland State University Faculty Layoffs Spark Outrage

After faculty received notice of layoffs, PSU's professor union protested at the university president’s office. Faculty allege administrative bloat and bad budgeting are fueling budget cuts.

News Oct 30 1:00 PM

How Portland Became a Roller Derby Mecca

Rose City Rollers commemorates 20 years by hosting the sport’s global championships on their home turf.

News Sep 12 2:25 PM

After a Major Overhaul, Has Portland's Clean Energy Fund Found its Footing?

PCEF will invest nearly $92 million in climate projects around the city. Leaders say nonprofit grantees were thoroughly vetted and the projects align with the city's climate goals.

News Sep 24 4:45 PM

Two Years After Adopting Emergency Climate Action Plan, Portland is Behind on Goals

The city cites progress despite plan’s shortcomings. Skeptics say it needs clearer objectives.

Food and Drink Oct 1 11:00 AM

Pasar Is the Snack Sister of Beloved Portland Indonesian Restaurant Wajan

This Northeast Alberta spot is all about sampling smaller plates of Jakartan street food.

News Oct 11 8:17 AM

Body Camera Footage Shows Officers Firing 30 Rounds Into Suspect's Car

Portland Police Bureau IDs officers who shot, injured a 24-year-old robbery suspect during a shootout in Woodlawn. One of the officers is no stranger to using force.

News Sep 27 2:34 PM

Activists Express Skepticism After Revisions to Police Oversight Board

In 2020, Portland voters called for a bold, independent police accountability system devoid of law enforcement influence. Now, police will help pick the new board members.