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Back to SearchWhy Portland's Iconic Giant Banana Mural is Under Threat
Painted without any approval on a public wall in 1982, the so-called "Art Fills the Void" banana mural has become a beloved icon in the Hosford-Abern…
1 year, 2 months ago
PSU Politically Targeted (Again), More Sidewalk Drama, and Fixing Our Crumbling Streets
A city councilor threatens to withhold funds for a Portland State University project. The city is possibly repaying a local business owner for over $…
1 year, 3 months ago
What Portland Is Doing To Cut 911 Wait Times
For many years, Portland's Bureau of Emergency Communications, or BOEC, has struggled for years with long hold times, made worse by post-pandemic bur…
1 year, 3 months ago
How To Celebrate 503 Day, Portland’s Newest Holiday!
City Cast Portland has been campaigning to make May 3 a totally real holiday celebrating our city, and this year, the City of Portland will issue an …
1 year, 3 months ago
Portland's Pasta Spots for Big Plates, Savory Sauce, and Hand-Rolled Noodles
When it comes to good pasta in Portland, the options are competitive. There are so many restaurants offering different styles and levels of rustic au…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Two Buildings Could Change Portland's Housing Future
Portland is facing a serious housing crisis, but at the same time, over 30% of office space in the central business district sat vacant at the end of…
1 year, 3 months ago
Old Town's Risky Shoe Deal, Trump's Visa Crackdown, and Real Data on Homelessness (Finally)
Old Town’s possible new shoe manufacturing campus moves ahead. International students at Oregon universities are being targeted by the Trump administ…
1 year, 3 months ago
Grilling Like a Portlander With Wood, Salt, and Stubborn Pride
It’s the beginning of peak barbecue season in Portland, when we all dream of lazy afternoons spent grilling meats and veggies in the backyard with fr…
1 year, 3 months ago
Preschool for All’s Cash Overflow, Ringside’s Sudden Closure, and Michael Hurley’s Legacy
On today's midweek roundup, we’re talking about the nearly half a billion dollars of unspent money from Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program,…
1 year, 3 months ago
Call of the (Slightly) Wild: Oregon Car Camping for City Folk
Now that outdoor season is finally upon us, getting out of the city and going car camping is seriously underrated. Today, executive producer John Not…
1 year, 3 months ago