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Portland in the News: Stonehenge in the Gorge; Portland’s Annual Bike Count; New Terminal’s Opening Date & More | July 18, 2024
The new terminal at Portland International Airport is scheduled to open August 14.
There’s a full-size replica of Stonehenge in the Columbia River Gorge.
And every summer, more than 100 volunteers count the city’s bikes.
Read MorePortland in the News: Portland Beaches; Lloyd Center Music Venue; Burnside Bridge Remodel & More! | July 11, 2024
It’s summer and the Willamette is now safe for water play!
A local music promoter is planning to build a new music venue at Lloyd Center.
And officials are asking the public to share thoughts on the Burnside Bridge replacement.
Read MorePortland in the News: Alternatives to Fireworks; Cathedral Park’s New Dock; Seafood Guide & More | July 3, 2024
Some Oregon cities are moving past fireworks this year and are instead hosting live music, laser shows and illuminated drones.
And Cathedral Park has a new dock that should improve the flow of water in the area.
Read MorePortland in the News: Active Undersea Volcano; Top 10 for Hikers; Nation’s Highest Pollen Count & More! | June 27, 2024
A round up of what’s going on in the news in Portland, Oregon, the week of June 27, 2024. See more at events & jobs site PDX Pipeline.
Read MorePortland in the News: Top 10 Sushi; Fun Museums; Free Air Conditioners & More! | June 20, 2024
It’s summer time! Here are some cool museums to occupy the kiddos.
Speaking of summer, did you know Portlanders can apply for a free air conditioning unit?
And Portland has one of the top 10 sushi spots in the country.
Read MorePortland in the News: Curbside Battery Recycling; Full ‘Strawberry Moon’; Local Winners of James Beard Awards | June 13, 2024
Starting this week, Portlanders can recycle batteries with their curbside recycling.
The James Beard Awards named Portland chef Gregory Gourdet Best Chef in the Pacific Northwest, and NW Portland’s Langbaan was named Outstanding Restaurant.
And the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus has been a Rose City staple since 1980.
Read MorePortland in the News: Moving by Bike; Fleet Week; Produce Row’s Impact & More | June 6, 204
The 21-mile Banks-Vernonia Trail west of Portland has been named a national recreation trail.
It’s Fleet Week and that means more bridge disruptions on Monday when the ships move out.
And after a few sluggish years, moving by bike is having a comeback in Portland.
Read MorePortland in the News: Remembering Bill Walton; Summer Day Trips; Grass Pollen Season Starts | May 30, 2024
Summer’s upon us and that means we’re dreaming of summer day trips!
Keep those tissues nearby; grass pollen season has begun.
And we’re remembering NBA great Bill Walton, who passed away this week.
Read MorePortland in the News: Dining w/ a View; New Nature Park; International Markets & More! | May 23, 2024
Memorial Day weekend is here and it’s the perfect time to eat somewhere with a view!
The Alberta Street Pub is the only Black-owned music venue in the entire state of Oregon.
And a former industrial area in North Portland is on a path to become a nature park.
Read MorePortland in the News: Best Place for Urban Gardening; Weirdest Tourist Attractions; Biking w/ the Family & More! | May 16, 2024
Weather’s perfect for a bike ride with the family. See this roundup of family-friendly bike rides around the city.
Even if you don’t have a green thumb, Portland is one of the top places for urban gardening in the US.
And plan a road trip this summer to some of Oregon’s weirdest tourist attractions, including the world’s last Blockbuster in Bend.
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