Portland in the News: Aurora Borealis, James Beard Public Market, Day Trippin’ & More | June 5, 2025

Residents of Northern Oregon and Southwest Washington were treated to a light show Sunday night courtesy of the Aurora Borealis according to KATU.

‘Portland’s Kitchen’ arrives in summer 2026 according to the Portland Mercury. After two decades of planning, the James Beard Public Market will open on SW Alder Street.

And sometimes you just need to get away. Here is Oregon recommends 5 east day trips from Portland.

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

• OPB: A Portland group fights a battle to keep traditional Chinese music alive
• Elle Decor: A Portland home where the art stars
• Travel + Leisure: This gorgeous canyon has the highest concentration of waterfalls in North America
• OPB: Portland hosted a World’s Fair that changed everything (then disappeared)
• Portland Mercury: The Guero Bird Club provides coffee and companionship in equal measure