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Despite ambitious plans, Portland is struggling to reduce its dependence on cars.

Portland’s population grew 5% in the last 5 years, a little more than the state’s rate.

And Portland Japanese Garden is one step closer to a new headquarters for their Japan Institute.

President Biden is visiting Portland today to promote infrastructure and make a few fundraising stops.

As we’re getting closer to legal psilocybin in Oregon, here’s a look how how the rules are developing.

And this week at Oregon Convention Center, more than 500 people became U.S. citizens at Portland’s largest naturalization ceremony ever.

Portland Rose Festival parades are back this year, w/ a shorted route for the Grand Floral Parade.

Real Estate Witch recently ranked Portland the #2 best weed city behind Denver.

And the broadcaster who originally coined the phrase “Rip City” is retiring after more than 50 years.

Portland’s bike valet, Go By Bike, is celebrating a decade this week.

This November, Portlanders might be voting on a measure that will increase the number of City Council members, implement ranked-choice voting and other big changes.

And still years away from reality, a possible Cascadia bullet train is getting renewed steam from federal infrastructure funds.

This week, ODOT rescued 100s of stuffed animals found along 1-5 near the Burnside Bridge.

Originally just letters, the streets in the Alphabet District were assigned full names after Portland added Albina and East Portland.

And if for those really needing some alone time, the very remote Tillamook Rock Lighthouse is on the market.

Portland’s cherry blossoms are at peak bloom right now. Here’s some places to see them.

Portland State University students successfully launched Oregon’s first satellite into space this week.

And these local businesses are helping raise funds to support Ukraine.

Although they were a temporary solution during the COVID pandemic, Portland’s street patios could become more permanent.

After 50 years as a voice for the Blazers, Bill Schonely is retiring.

And Portland videographer has reimagined Hollywood blockbusters with his cat, Lizzy, as the lead.

Oregon’s blossom season is starting to bloom!

Anyone with $100 & a cause can decide what colors appear on the Morrison Bridge.

And this summer fireworks will be back at the Blues Fest for July 4th weekend.

Portland City Council voted this week to ban the sale & use of fireworks.

Portlanders are supporting Ukraine this week including drink specials & lighting up the Morrison Bridge. Here are more ideas on how to help.

Oregon has a record number of job vacancies right now.

And Oregon has the most valuable hemp crop in the nation.

Closed since the start of the pandemic, Vista House is scheduled to reopen in March.

There’s interest in bringing women’s professional basketball back to Portland, but the idea faces a lot of hurdles.

Next time you’re in Seaside, make a stop at Painted Rock Beach.