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Back to SearchOregon Students Sue Over Transgender Athletes, New Housing Laws, and ICE Eyes Portland
This week, Oregon High School students sought a ban on transgender athletes via a federal lawsuit. Trump’s “border czar” threatened to crack down on …
10 months, 1 week ago
Old-School Taverns, Fiery Noodles, and a Very Sexy Bar in Southwest Portland
Today we're talking with Portland Monthly's associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, to give us a rundown on what we've been missing out on in…
10 months, 1 week ago
Transportation Funding Just Fell Apart: What it Means for Portland
Last month, the Oregon Legislature failed to pass House Bill 2025, the largest and most comprehensive transportation bill in nearly a decade. Today o…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Portland Is Sinking (And Why That’s Not So Scary)
Everyone knows about the looming threats of “The Big One” and the ongoing danger of wildfires across our state. But recently, another potential local…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Arguing Over Portland's Best (and Worst) Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Countless varieties of fruits and vegetables are hitting farmers markets and grocery stores over the next few months, but just because they're local,…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Portland the Best Summer City in the US?
Claudia Meza and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pitts…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Oregon's World-Class Wine Industry Is Struggling
Oregon's wine industry has been juggling several challenges recently: Sales are down, tariffs are looming, and immigration crackdowns have rattled vi…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Your Guide to July 2025 in Portland
Whether you’re chasing thrills on a whitewater raft or jamming to lunch-hour bluegrass, July is bursting with can’t-miss festivals and outdoor advent…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How To Explore the Willamette by Kayak, Canoe, or Paddleboard
Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with Noa Rubin, a community organizer for the paddle-boarding group SUP PDX. Noa has also been kayaking and pa…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
New City Tree Enforcement, Boeing in Hot Water, and Preschool for Some?
The city is changing the way it permits and regulates our street trees, the results of the Boeing door plug investigation are in, and the future of t…
10 months, 3 weeks ago