Symbols Matter
Five years after the global protests following George Floyd’s murder, what do the demonstrations mean for the future?
Five years after the global protests following George Floyd’s murder, what do the demonstrations mean for the future?
For I See No Other Way
Why abolishing the police is the only choice.
Why abolishing the police is the only choice.
BlackOut: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland’s Racial Justice Movement
Five years ago, Portland took a stand for racial justice—but since that time, what has changed?
Investment for the People
How the 1803 Fund became a catalyst for investment in Portland’s Black community.
Reminder: Accountability is a Practice
The director of the Reimagine Oregon project on the struggle to demand a better world.
Food is Community
This issue is dedicated to those who feed each other—in myriad ways.
Friendship Thrives in This Golden Age of Pathetic Men
Andrew deYoung taps into Tim Robinson’s vein of flailing white guy chaos for a familiar but funny phantasmagoria of adult social interaction.
With Vision Zero Resolution, City Councilor Wants Portland to Renew Traffic Safety Vows
Since Portland pledged to eliminate traffic fatalities in 2015, deadly crashes have hit 30-year highs. Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane wants the city to reaffirm its commitment to addressing the crisis.
Log Recognize Log: World Forestry Center Celebrates an Iconic Twin Peaks Character
A pop-up exhibit at the World Forestry Center celebrates the Log Lady, the actress who portrayed her, and the strange wisdom of wood.
Pavements Is Not Just A Pavement Movie, It’s All Pavement Movies
Biopic, doc, concert, museum, musical—Alex Ross Perry's documentary contains five views of the '90s rock band winding around one another.
Shoofly Vegan Bakery Employees Locked Out After Disputes With New Owner
Staff say paychecks were late twice in a row, and the business is no longer fulfilling wholesale orders with local cafes.
Log Lady Look-Alike Contest Photos: She’s Got the Look (and the Log)
From solemn stares to statement specs, contestants channeled Twin Peaks' quirkiest oracle.
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Memorial Day Weekend: May 23–26, 2025
VOID Street Fair and Car Show, Bloom Tour, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15
Amended Budget Approval Underscores Rifts Among Portland City Councilors
Councilor Steve Novick says community centers are off the chopping block after Council agreed to divert $2M from police to parks.
After 18 Years, Rontoms Bids Farewell to Their Sunday Sessions
The final show is an epic all-day mini-fest!
The Truth Is… Somewhere?
Talking with the true believers at the McMinnville UFO Fest.
Updated May 2025 Special Election Results: Portland School Bond Finds Victory With Voters
After a surge of ballots received on Election Day, Multnomah County reports 25 percent voter turnout as of Thursday.
After Manufacturer Backlash, DEQ Delays Clean Truck Rule
Enforcement of the Advanced Clean Truck rule, intended to reduce diesel emissions in Oregon, has been delayed until 2027.
Boyfriends (Portland Trail Blazers) For Sale!
Who wants to throw down and buy the team?
Advocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls Short
With public transit and safety programs on the line, Democrats are under pressure to find more funding. Increasing the gas and payroll taxes could be part of the solution.
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