Sacrifice Zone: Oregon’s Fuel Supply Is on Shaky Ground
The Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub on the Willamette River is a disaster waiting to happen. Advocates want local officials to prioritize safety.
The Ku Klux Klan Are Losers
A new book by Oregon journalist Steve Law describes the Klan’s path into politics and power and the people who took it down.
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Aug 21–23, 2026
Hawthorne Street Fair, Smile Boat Parade, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
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Tony Serves Up a Feast of Fresh, Simple Ingredients
The A24 dramedy resists being an Anthony Bourdain biopic—which is why it might be the best Anthony Bourdain biopic.
What’s New in Portland Food: Chef Jack Strong at the Ritz-Carlton, Plus Marée and the Malarkey Open
Portland enters its celebrity chef era with new downtown openings and chef shuffles.
A Lloyd Center Elegy in Photos
On August 8, the Portland mall brimmed with a final energy that reminded us of its heyday bloom.
Records Show City Staff, PR Firm Coordinating to Polish Urban Alchemy’s Image
Facing over 150 complaints about Portland’s largest homeless services provider, city staff strategized with the nonprofit’s firm while throttling access to information.
Portland Offers Blazers a Fully-Funded Arena Renovation, But Will It Be Enough?
In 8-4 vote, City Council sends proposed Moda Center lease terms to Trail Blazers with nearly $400M commitment from city over 20 years
Could the Portland Fire Make the WNBA Playoffs? They’re Certainly Trying.
Despite the odds, Rose City’s intrepid band of shooters isn’t ready to quit just yet.
Lloyd’s Last Laps
Cyclists from Portland, and as far away as Canada and Mexico, race for glory around the Lloyd Center in the Portland Criterium.
Multnomah County Sued Fossil Fuel Companies for Billions. What Happens Next?
The county’s case is playing out amid national efforts to shield fossil fuel companies from climate-related lawsuits.
Portland’s Coolest Game Shop Hides in Black Water’s Record Store
Dark Future brings High Fidelity vibes to the gaming community.
A New Elliott Smith Biography To Break Your Heart and Make You Smile
Jamie Fisher draws on over 140 interviews to explore the beloved singer-songwriter with new depth.
OK Chicken Rules Pok Pok’s Old Roost
The latest Earl Ninsom restaurant has Pok Pok-sized shoes to fill. Luckily, it did OK.
Adult Pleasure and Guilt in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Jane Schoebrun’s latest film is both a celebration and bloodletting of the slasher genre.