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Brooks, OR · Lifestyle

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Locals Say This Secret Oregon Diner Serves One Of The Top Breakfasts Around

You’ve probably driven past this unassuming corner spot without a second glance. But the locals know. They line up on weekends, often waiting 30 to 45 minutes just to get a table. And they’ll tell you it’s absolutely worth it. The cafe is the definition of old-school...

Portland, OR · 2d

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This Oregon Craft Thrift Store Is Where Your Unfinished Projects Are Born, And It’s Cheap

One shopper went hunting for a single purple pipe cleaner. Another needed exactly one googly eye for a toy that lost its partner. That’s the magic of this Oregon craft thrift store. It sells donated art supplies, from color-sorted yarn to bags of undeveloped film and boxes of doll parts.

Portland, OR · 3d

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Still hungry after all these years: 12 classic Portland restaurants

The past few years have seen several defining Portland restaurants turn 20, including Nostrana, Le Pigeon and Apizza Scholls (yes, even Voodoo Doughnut passed the two-decade mark). But at the following businesses, the history stretches back a bit further. These 12 Portland restaurant classics are still serving good food decades — or even a full century — after opening.

Portland, OR · 2d

Doggo Digest

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8 American Cities That Make Dog Lovers Feel Welcome

Stick with us to the end: one simple park behavior tells you whether a city's culture truly welcomes your four-legged family member. The post 8 American Cities That Make Dog Lovers Feel Welcome appeared first on Doggodigest .

Portland, OR · 1d

Mental Floss

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Colin Meloy on the Folklore, Forests, and Political Message of 'Wildwood'

The author and Decemberists frontman talks Portland, AI, and the universal stories behind his novel, now a movie from Laika Studios.

Portland, OR · 1d

Axios

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Why crows are destroying your lawn

When you're a crow, you go where the grubs are. Unfortunately for Portland lawn tenders, the grubs are under your grass. The big picture: Lawns across the city are being turned into pockmarked mud pits as the yearly return of the crow has the hungry corvids digging up yards in search of food.

Portland, OR · 1d

Daily Mail

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Model horse enthusiast's stunning $10k collection in a flash after she visited dystopian Portland

Heartbroken Molly Worek, 29, said: 'I screamed, I cried, I wanted to be sick' after thieves smashed a window of her rental car and made off with her prized collection.

Portland, OR · 18h

KOIN 6 News

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‘Significant resource’: Former Portland Children’s Museum set for demolition

The Oregon Zoo has noted the City of Portland previously marked the property for demolition due to “structural issues."

Portland, OR · 13h

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Introducing Portland’s 2026 Eater Award Winners

The past 12 months have been a trying time for the restaurant and bar community, and it’s followed a string of challenging years that have started to feel less like an unusually bad environment for the hospitality industry and more like a norm. We won’t pretend that scrappiness can overcome every challenge, but Portland’s restaurant scene is innovative and resilient, and the 2026 Eater Award winners, presented by Capital One, reflect that ethos.

Portland, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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Hallmark Christmas movie will feature recipe from Oregon brand

Bob’s Red’s Mill has announced that its Orange Brown Butter Madeleines will be “one of the pivotal recipes” in the holiday romance.

Portland, OR · 1d

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NoHo’s Hawaiian Cafe to close in Portland, Medford location remains

After 33 years of serving plate lunches and dinners, pupus and cocktails featuring island flavors, Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe will close its Portland doors for good. Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe’s remaining location in Medford is at 330 E. McAndrews Road. In a social media post Tuesday, Nov. 10, Noho’s...

Medford, OR · 16h

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This Oregon Restaurant Floats Right On The Columbia River And Even Moves Gently With The Water

The dining room here actually bobs on the river. Your table rides the same gentle swells as the boats tied up nearby. This Oregon spot skips televisions entirely, letting the river provide the entertainment. The entertainment comes from kayakers, paddlers, passing boats, and the far shoreline across the Columbia. I’m...

Portland, OR · 1d

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3 Portland steakhouses where the creative cooking is a cut above

Against all odds, downtown Portland has managed to maintain its roster of steakhouse chains, including Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris and Fogo de Chao, as well as a pair of 80-year-old spots in RingSide and Sayler’s (see our list of classic restaurants). Steak fans looking to pair their grilled meats with a side of culinary creativity should seek out the following trio.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Checkpoint One Has Soft Opened on NE Sandy Blvd in Roseway

A new sports bar called Checkpoint One has soft opened on NE Sandy Blvd in Roseway. They have a dozen screens, a menu of Southern food, and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the game. Here’s what you need to know. Checkpoint One: What’s in a Name?

Portland, OR · 2d

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This Oregon Outlet Mall Is So Huge, Families Spend The Entire Day Shopping

More than 100 stores sit under one sky here, and not a single receipt shows sales tax. I think that combo should come with a warning label. Your shopping list will grow on its own. The place has a Nike Factory Store, a Disney Outlet, and a Build-A-Bear Workshop all...

Woodburn, OR · 4d

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Irrigon boy overcomes health challenges to be 1 of 6 Nike shoe designers

IRRIGON — Everyone loves getting a new pair of shoes, but not everyone can say they are wearing a pair they designed themselves. But that is the case for 12-year-old Royce Short of Irrigon, who is one of six patients of Portland’s Oregon Health Sciences University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to design a pair of Nike shoes as part of Doernbecher Freestyle 22.

Irrigon, OR · 2d

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Walking Into This Oregon Italian Market Feels Like A Trip To Rome Without The Plane Ticket

A full Italian deli counter greets you at the door, and it sits inside a strip mall. That alone made me grin. Shelves of olive oils, herbs, pasta salads, gelato, and sweets wait before you even reach a table. Keep going and the place opens into a trattoria with an...

Lake Oswego, OR · 4d

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Gingerbread Masterpiece 2026: 55 Years at the Benson Hotel in Portland

Each year we love to tell you about the incredible gingerbread house built at the Benson Hotel for the holidays. Gingerbread Masterpiece 2026 will be the 55th version of this incredible work of art. And while it’s not made to actually eat, you can view it at any time the hotel is open, starting on Tuesday, December 1, which is the date of its unveiling.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Terry Boyd’s World: Portland Filming, Arcade Expansion and Upcoming Concerts

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s Tuesday, and it’s time to check in with Terry Boyd’s World on KGON 92.3 FM!. The comedy and music morning radio show finds humor in everyday life, with a colorful cast of characters bringing plenty of personality to the airwaves. Terry Boyd joins Ally Osborne to catch up on some of the latest entertainment news around Portland.

Portland, OR · 1d