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Portland Dining Month is back after a 5-year hiatus. Here's what's on the menu

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:51:01 GMT

The monthlong event in March celebrates Portland's food scene. Diners at more than 100 restaurants can get a three-course meal for $35 or $55.

Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter: 'Quick to love, quick to care'

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:56:47 GMT

Her family said they hoped her death, and how they spoke about her life, would help inspire change in a polarized country.

'Doing really exceptional things': Oregon skiers leave for Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:30:16 GMT

This will be the second Paralympic Games for Ravi Drugan and the first for Anna Soens, the first paraplegic woman to summit Mount Hood.

Friday Night Hoops: February 20, 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:59:38 GMT

Every win counts with the end of the season fast approaching. A busy week saw two Top-10 matchups go down to the wire.

Tualatin High cheer team wins national championship

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:31:10 GMT

Coach says back-to-back state titles, followed by USA Spirit Nationals victory, cap standout season.

From love to gold: Oregon salsa group wins international Latin dance competition

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:55:18 GMT

Portland is home to one of the world’s most renowned salsa dancing families — and it all began with a love story.

Wildwood Recreation Site near Mount Hood offers peaceful forest escape

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:56:55 GMT

Wildwood Recreation Site near Mount Hood offers peaceful, easy trails, river views and a rare underwater fish window along the Salmon River in Welches.

Portland exhibit showcases Black students’ leadership trip to Ghana

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:05:11 GMT

Word Is Bond leadership program takes young men to West Africa to foster global citizenship and self-discovery.

Friday Night Hoops: February 13, 2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:04:37 GMT

A busy Friday night saw a big-time rivalry game in Columbia County, plus a battle on top of the Pacific Conference and a Top-10 matchup in the Three Rivers League.

Renowned pitmaster Bryan Furman spices up Portland with Southern BBQ residency at Kann

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:16:56 GMT

In Southeast Portland, chefs Gregory Gourdet and pitmaster Bryan Furman are drawing attention with a Southern-style barbecue residency at Kann.

'Cheaper than the actual therapist': Rage Rooms bookings surge on Valentine's Day

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:12:33 GMT

Outraged Rage Room in Vancouver says Valentine’s Day bookings filled quickly as people look for a way to release emotions.

Students at University of Oregon craft the Olympic apparel of the future

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:01:17 GMT

The students are part of the Sports Product Design program at the University of Oregon's Portland campus, hoping to help high-level athletes get to the podium.

Childhood friend and former teammate of Jackie Wiles reflects on her career after 2026 Winter Olympics bronze medal win

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:37:10 GMT

Jackie Wiles's childhood racing partner, Kesia Barone, reflects on their friendship, along with Wiles's kindness and high energy that drove her to win.

Oregon teen advances to Olympic snowboard halfpipe final after impressive qualifier

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:55 GMT

Alessandro Barbieri, a 17-year-old snowboarder with roots in both Milan and Oregon, is captivating the world as he advances to the halfpipe final this week.

Friday Night Hoops: February 6, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:57:09 GMT

A busy week featured a Top-10 matchup in Salem and key matchups in the 3A Greater St. Helens League race

Couple engaged at Oregon coast marries during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:47:44 GMT

A couple who got engaged at Cannon Beach in October married during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show with the singer as their witness.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance sparks pride at Portland Puerto Rican business: 'It’s a cultural movement'

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:34:43 GMT

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance is being felt far from the stadium, as Island Tings PDX owner Gabriel Guzman reflects on Puerto Rican pride in Portland.

New Portland mentoring program uses music and art to help underserved youth set goals

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:21:57 GMT

Ascending Flow’s new initiative uses creative expression to help teens identify goals and build systems for the future.

Friday Night Hoops: January 30, 2026

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:46:39 GMT

A busy week saw rivalry matchups take center stage across the metro area

Finding mindfulness in the woods: Yoga at Tryon Creek

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:00:25 GMT

A walk at Tryon Creek becomes a lesson in slowing down, as a Portland yoga instructor shows how mindfulness can happen anywhere — even on the trail.

Friday Night Hoops: January 23, 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:37:03 GMT

A busy week saw a pair of nail-biters in Vancouver & Happy Valley, plus the Benson girls scoring their 7th straight win.

Christmas miracle: Oregon couple delivers premature twin in car during North Dakota ice storm

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:39:22 GMT

Zachary and Lexi were on the middle of a North Dakota roadway in the year's worst snowstorm when Lexi went into labor. This is their incredible story of resilience.

2 Oregon snowboarders make Team USA for the Milan Cortina Olympics

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:27:41 GMT

Sean FitzSimons from Hood River and Alessandro Barbieri from Portland qualified for the 2026 Olympic Games. This will be Barbieri's first time, at 17 years old.

New bombshell alert: Love Island star Nic Vansteenberghe to make an appearance in the Rose City

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:23:56 GMT

It's a match: The Season 7 runner-up brings his DJ set to Portland's Realm Friday night.

Oregon Maple Project brings community together through syrup-making

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:11:39 GMT

The Oregon Maple Project in Clackamas County turns big leaf maple sap into syrup while bringing students, families and the community together.

Portland's oldest skateboard shop under new ownership by longtime customer

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:54 GMT

Cal Skate, a Portland skateboarding icon, has a new owner. Employee-turned-skater Chris Nukala vows to continue its legacy and grow local skate opportunities.

Grand Ronde woman completes Honolulu Marathon in honor of late aunt

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:06:22 GMT

Marianne Blanchard loved her Aunt Veronica. When Veronica died just before she was to walk the marathon, Marianne made it her year-long mission to go in her place.

Friday Night Hoops: January 16, 2026

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:49:28 GMT

Our 2026 Season Premiere features a Top-10 boys matchup in the Mt. Hood Conference, along with Union battling Skyview on top of the girls 4A GSHL

Seahawks doppelgänger? Meet 'Stan Darnold,' the Sam Darnold lookalike

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:28:10 GMT

A Seahawks fan living in North Carolina is going viral for his resemblance to quarterback Sam Darnold — earning him the nickname “Stan Darnold.”

Lincoln City unveils a small trail with a big claim

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:17:16 GMT

The 135-foot paved trail is ADA accessible, complete with a bench at the halfway point.

Seahawks superfan builds massive 12s display with 1,500 boxes at Canadian store

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:14:38 GMT

Eric Falkenberg, an employee of Save-On-Foods in Kelowna, constructed a massive Seahawks-themed installation using roughly 1,500 boxes.

New nature preserve taking shape in Newberg

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:21:59 GMT

The Hess Creek Preserve will open in early 2027. The Austin and Parrish families are funding the space, blending accessibility, restoration and community.

City of Gresham swears in first Black fire chief: 'It’s a privilege. It’s an honor'

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:53:13 GMT

Jeff Hairston has spent nearly 20 years with the Gresham Fire Department, beginning his career as the city’s first Black firefighter.

Two mothers connect over a song, one son's heart and another's life saved

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:05:18 GMT

Through the heart their sons shared, two mothers are connected "For Good" on a mission to spread the word about the importance of organ donation.

Visitors vie for a glimpse of gray whales off the Oregon coast

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:32:43 GMT

An estimated 19,000 whales are making the annual 6,500-mile migration to the warmer waters off Mexico. That's why it's Winter Whale Watch Week at Oregon State Parks.

Unsolved Northwest: Investigators still seeking answers in 2017 killing of James Little

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:53:26 GMT

James Little was killed on May 7, 2017, outside a White Center bar. A suspect in the case has ties to Albany, Oregon, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.

Oregon rapper Yeat lands on Complex's top 10 2025 Best Dressed Rappers list

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:35:49 GMT

Lake Oswego rapper Yeat was named to Complex's 2025 Best Dressed Rappers list, ranking No. 9 alongside Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti.

Closings, delays in Oregon and SW Washington

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:40:32 GMT

Check here for the latest on school closings, delays and transit updates in the greater Portland, Vancouver and Salem areas.

Willamette Valley ornament hunt returns for its eighth year

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:05:27 GMT

Two hundred ornaments were hidden across about 20 trails in the Willamette National Forest. You have until Dec. 20 to find yours.

Fixing what's broken: At Portland's Repair PDX, community mends more than just busted toasters

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:36:23 GMT

At Repair PDX, volunteers are fighting a throwaway culture one free repair at a time — and building community along the way.