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This ’50s-Style Burger Joint In Oregon Serves Up Milkshakes So Good You’ll Never Forget Them

Nobody warns you that a single milkshake can completely rearrange your priorities, but that’s exactly what happens at Cruiser’s Drive-In in Portland, Oregon. One sip of one of their thick, creamy shakes and suddenly everything else on your afternoon agenda feels significantly less important than finishing this glass.

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James Beard Once Declared The Onion Rings At This Vintage Oregon Steakhouse The Best In America

You can spend a lifetime searching for the perfect onion ring, or you can go to RingSide Steakhouse in Portland, Oregon, where James Beard already did the searching for you and left behind a verdict that still holds up today. The man knew what he was talking about, and what...

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The Coconut Mama

No more – the 3 most beloved Oregon restaurants that recently closed

Oregon dining rooms can feel like extensions of their neighborhoods, which is why three October farewells landed with such weight. The latest losses follow another recent round of Oregon restaurant…

Portland, OR · 4d

KOIN 6 News

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Prime Video unveils teaser for Portland-filmed series based on graphic novels

"Criminal" will premiere in two different parts in January 2027.

Portland, OR · 22h

EURweb

Portland Nail Salon Faces New Herpes Lawsuit

A second customer claims she contracted HSV-2 at PDX Nails, and her lawsuit blames state regulators for keeping the salon open. *PDX Nails in Portland faces another lawsuit over allegations that a customer contracted herpes during a manicure. This time, the $2.5 million lawsuit also names the state agencies responsible for licensing the salon.

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The Oregon Thrift Store Packed With Secondhand Craft Supplies That Turns Non-Crafters Into Hobbyists

I walked in expecting a quick peek and walked out two hours later holding a bag of buttons I had no plan for. Oregon is full of small surprises, but this one hides behind a plain storefront and keeps its magic for people who step inside. If you have ever...

Portland, OR · 3d

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Fuel Up Before Mount Hood At These 6 Mountain Cafes Along Highway 26

Highway 26 is the main road from Portland to Mount Hood, and the drive gets hungry fast once the city fades behind you. Skiers, hikers, and waterfall chasers all pass through the same string of small towns, from Sandy to Welches to Rhododendron and up to Government Camp. The good...

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The Schnitzel at This Oregon Tavern Tastes Like Bavaria Without the Plane Ticket

Some Portland restaurants come and go faster than a summer rain, but a few stubborn little places keep doing things the old way. One of them sits on a quiet street in southwest Portland, run by a couple who cook every plate and bake every pastry themselves. There is no big staff, no flashy menu, and no plan to change any of that.

Portland, OR · 6d

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Why Locals ADORE This Neighborhood Non-Profit Breakfast Spot in Tigard, OR

Open Mon–Fri, 6 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun, 8 AM–2 PM. Tucked in a business complex off Highway 217, Tigard’s Well & Good Cafe is the sort of spot you only find if someone tells you. ☕. One visitor said they thought their maps app was misleading...

Tigard, OR · 3d

CONTEMPORIST

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This Library Was Designed To Feel Like Walking Through A Forest

How do you create a forest out of a building? That question shaped East County Library, a new public library in Gresham, Oregon, designed by Holst Architecture in collaboration with Adjaye Associates through the design development stage. Completed in 2026, the building takes cues from the Pacific Northwest landscape through its exposed wood structure, daylight-filled spaces, and progression from lively gathering areas to quieter places to read.

Gresham, OR · 2d

People

Veterinarians Race to Save Young Elephant Battling Potentially Deadly Virus That’s Already Claimed One Calf at Zoo

Oregon Zoo veterinarians reported encouraging signs in young elephant Tula-Tu’s treatment, years after her mother lost another calf to the same disease

Portland, OR · 3d

Portland Tribune

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Multnomah County health inspections: Grits ‘N Gravy, Starbucks, Jack in the Box

A recent Multnomah County health inspection found multiple food safety violations at local restaurants, including a rat droppings, food held at unsafe temperatures and sanitizing stations not cleaning dishes properly. […]

Multnomah County, OR · 3d

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Oregon Has A Garden So Stunning It Earned A Spot Among America’s Best, And Locals Agree

Bald eagles nest above a Portland garden, and you can watch them hunt from a wooden bridge. Down below, ducklings paddle past waterfalls while thousands of rhododendrons explode with color. The garden holds more than 2,500 plants, and many of them carry name tags. Some rhodies grow taller than you’d...

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Stone Soup Showdown unites 14 Portland chefs, serves up community and support

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A culinary event set for this weekend is bringing together chefs and food lovers for a cause. Stone Soup PDX, an organization focused on job training for people facing employment barriers, is hosting the "Stone Soup Showdown." It features 14 local chefs and culinary teams including Han Oak, Kachka, Norah, Magna Kusina and more.

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The Reflector

The Reflector takes on Slick City

Vancouver has become the home of Clark County's first ever Slick City Action Park, a franchise that specializes in indoor slide and air court parks. The new business opened up on Saturday, ...

Vancouver, WA · 2d

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The Quirky Oregon Museum That’s Hiding Thousands Of Magical Puppets Under One Roof

Somewhere on a perfectly ordinary street in Portland, Oregon, there is a building absolutely stuffed with puppets, and the fact that more people aren’t talking about it is a genuine mystery. The Portland Puppet Museum is one of those places that makes you stop mid-sentence when you’re trying to...

Portland, OR · 5d

KOIN 6 News

Second Chance: Go on a ‘Pawsport Adventure’ with a local shelter dog

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Are you in need of some puppy love into your life, but you’re not ready to adopt or foster? Multnomah County Animal Services has the perfect program for you! Starting today, they’re rolling out the Pawsport Adventure, an opportunity to walk shelter dogs, and improve their quality of life. Program manager […]

Multnomah County, OR · 21h

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These 10 Portland Cafes Are the Cozy Corners Locals Guard Like Secrets

You know that moment when you push open a plain door on a gray Oregon morning and the smell of fresh coffee wraps around you like a warm blanket? Some of the best spots in the state hide behind the most ordinary storefronts, and locals tend to keep quiet about them.

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Portland Art Museum Uncorks 54 Willamette Valley Wineries for One Big Night

Fifty-four Willamette Valley wineries are set to pour inside the Portland Art Museum Wednesday, November 11, as the museum teams up with the Willamette Valley Wineries Association for Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet. The event pairs winemakers with six artists for an evening built around tastings, creative stations, and seasonal food, all contained to the museum's Grand Ballroom rather than its gallery spaces.

Portland, OR · 3d

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Double Down Lounge + Morchella 2.0 Arriving 3 Doors Down

A confluence of intriguing elements will arrive this month just north of SE Hawthorne Blvd: the return of Morchella in restaurant form; Double Down Lounge, a new name for a similar project; and a new use for the space that was, for decades, 3 Doors Down. It’s all slated to show itself off on Saturday, November 7. Here’s what we know.