Portland in the News: PDX For the Dogs, Santa Clones, Indie Bookshops & More | December 11, 2025

PDX has been named one of the top cities in the US to travel with your pampered pup.

The annual Santa Clones display has returned for the holiday season. Can you solve the festive riddle and find the clones?

Or if you’d rather stay inside with a good book, Travel Oregon has a list of the state’s top independent booksellers.

Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week:

• Travel Oregon: Oregon’s top independent booksellers
• OPB: Oregon secures No. 5 in college football playoff as Indiana move to top
• KATU: Santa Clones display returns to secret Portland locale
• Rolling Stone: Local musicians sing Portland’s praises
• Blazers Edge: Rip City Remix to air on local channel
• Matador Network: Dog-friendly guide to Portland OR
• OregonLive: When is the shortest day of the year?