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Portland in the News: Classic PDX Carpet Coming Back; Damian Lillard Remains Committed to Portland; World’s Biggest Fork & More! | February 17, 2022
The classic PDX carpet design is coming back in a few locations throughout the airport, including the pre-security meet and greet areas.
Oregon Health Authority has released its first draft for the nation’s first therapeutic psilocybin program.
And this week, Damian Lillard confirms he’s committed to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Read MorePortland in the News: Missing Pickle Mascot; Fake Spring; 25 Reasons to Love Portland & More! | February 10, 2022
Portland is experiencing our first fake spring of 2022 this week, with highs expected to top off at nearly 60.
The Portland Pickles mascot is missing after it was stolen early Wednesday morning.
Oregon is home to the only vertical Street in North America. And this Valentine’s Day, see these 25 reasons to love Portland.
Read MorePortland in the News: Oregon’s Olympians; “Cutting-edge” City; Hotel Seeks Historic Recognition as Black Cultural Hub | February 3, 2022
Portland recently landed in the top 10 of CommercialCafe’s list of “cutting’edge” cities, citing fast internet and EV charging accessibility.
This month’s winter Olympics will feature 4 athletes with Oregon ties who will be competing in skiing, slalom racing and snowboarding.
And Portlanders have nominated downtown Portland’s Golden West building to National Register of Historic Places citing its connection to Portland’s black community.
Read MorePortland in the News: Blues Festival is Back; Sea Pickles; Wordle Created by UO Alum & more! | January 27, 2022
The popular puzzle game Wordle was created by a University of Oregon graduate.
Loads of sea pickles are washing up on the Oregon coast.
And the Waterfront Blues Festival is officially back on for July 4th weekend in Downtown Portland.
Read MorePortland in the News: Mill Ends Park Reopens; Stephen Colbert Pokes Fun at Portland Pickles; Oregon Oddities & Roadside Attractions & More! | January 20, 2022
Mill Ends Park, the world’s smallest park, has reopened, after moving 6 inches during construction in Downtown Portland.
Forest Park Conservancy has agreed to monitor a 60 acres of land north of the park with the goal of habitat improvement.
And after the Portland Pickles mascot tweeted what appeared to be a suggestive photo, it was featured on Friday’s show of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Read MorePortland in the News: Reser Stadium Demolished; Top Rated Museums; Top Place to Move To & More | January 13, 2022
Last weekend, Oregon State University demolished the west side of Reser Stadium.
Portland Rose Festival has announced it will return with in-person events this summer including parades.
And according to a United Van Lines study, Oregon is the No. 8 top place to move in 2021.
Read MorePortland in the News: Betty White’s Rose Festival Visits; 2022 Restaurant Openings; Oregon Sno Parks & More! | January 6, 2022
Fifty years ago, Betty White worked in Portland as a celebrity commentator for TV broadcasts of the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade.
Looking for some wintry fun? Check out these nearby sno-parks.
And mark your calendar for these expected restaurant openings including a Haitian restaurant from a Top Chef finalist.
Read MorePortland in the News: PDX Mural Celebrates Oregon Diversity; 50 Films w/ Oregon Connections; Reciprocal Memberships Resume & More! | December 30, 2021
A round up of what’s going on in the news in Portland, Oregon, the week of December 22, 2021. See more at events & jobs site PDX Pipeline.
Read MorePortland in the News: Snow’s on the Way; New Murals; New Restaurants | December 23, 2021
Get ready, Portland, there’s a lot of white stuff in next week’s forecast.
See this story of two new murals in the Rose City.
And Portland has some awesome new restaurants that opened in the last year.
Read MorePortland in the News: PDX To Offer Direct Flights to London; Where to get a Booster; Snow on Christmas? | December 16, 2021
Portland is getting a direct flight to London, scheduled to start in June 2022.
Omicron is in Oregon — here’s where to get your booster.
Will Portland see a white Christmas? Chances are slim to none.
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