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Foodie Friday: Get a taste of culture, tradition at Frybread Fest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Dive into ages-old indigenous traditions with the return of Frybread Fest on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Downtown Portland event at Director Park goes so much deeper than its scrumptious namesake. Becca Kirik, executive director with Miss Indian Northwest, and Stephanie Lynn Smith, owner of La Indias Native Cuisine, joined us on […]

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Newberry Award-winning author Renée Watson shares new novel "Everything New Again"

In a small town where the funeral home sits at the center of daily life, Portland native Renée Watson’s newest book asks big questions about love, loss and what it really means to start over. The Newbery Award-winning author joined us to talk about her new young adult novel, "Everything New Again," set in a small town in eastern Oregon and already earning four starred reviews!

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Urban Wild Spirits Planning Distillery in Portland’s Central Eastside

Urban Wild Spirits, a new craft distillery and tasting room, is coming to 928 SE 9th Ave. in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District. Owner CP and distiller Anna Mantheakis told What Now Portland they are aiming to open in spring 2027, though timing for a new distillery is always complicated.

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Golden Blooms at Lan Su: Chrysanthemum Showcase Celebrates Floral Art

Chrysanthemums climb, curve and spill through the spaces of Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon, where floral artists are turning autumn’s signature flower into an invitation to look more closely. The 2026 Chrysanthemum Floral Design Showcase opened Nov. 5 and continues through Nov. 15. Presented by Lan Su...

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Portland's Creative Storefronts program fills vacant downtown spaces with illuminated art

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The city of Portland is hoping you'll linger downtown after dark this winter. The Office of Arts & Culture teamed up with Nightlab, the nonprofit behind the Portland Winter Light Festival, to fill about a dozen vacant commercial spaces with illuminated artwork. Mayor Keith Wilson...

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Canby’s holiday market gearing up for its annual festive run

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Clackamas County Event Center is preparing to welcome families, friends, and visitors for its annual Winter Fair & Holiday Market. […]

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The Portland Soup Showdown, 40,320-Piece Pokémon Puzzle Challenge among weekend events

Local restaurants like Kachka and Han Oak will compete in The Portland Soup Showdown from Stone Soup PDX.

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Portland’s Ground Kontrol expanding footprint with Vancouver location

The 5,532-square-foot space will feature the arcade, as well as a dining area, kitchen, office and restrooms.

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Why Wings Are Only the Beginning at This SURPRISING Neighborhood Spot in Portland, OR

Portland knows how to turn a casual meal into a neighborhood tradition, and Fire on the Mountain brings that spirit to East Burnside. This locally owned wing business began in 2005 before opening its Burnside restaurant in January 2008. Its formula pairs saucy wings with house-made dressings, hand-prepared sides, and...

Portland, OR · 3d

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The true story of when Oregon’s only Frank Lloyd Wright house was moved to save it

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This Oregon Bagel Shop Hand-Rolls And Kettle-Boils Its Bagels Fresh Every Day

A hot dog wrapped inside a plain bagel sits right on the lunch menu here. That alone tells you this bagel shop has a playful streak and zero fear. The serious part lives in the dough. Every bagel gets rolled by hand, boiled, and then baked, the old New York way. No preservatives join the party.

Portland, OR · 4d

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Deer buck found dead with protruding arrow at St. Helens park

Oregon wildlife officials investigated the death of a deer buck found with an arrow in its stomach at a city park in St. Helens.

St Helens, OR · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Lost & Found Coffee Settles Into Mezzanine of Old Town’s Nourish Building

Lost & Found Coffee, a Portland coffee company that roasts weekly in Old Town, has taken a space on the mezzanine of the Nourish Building at 34 NW 1st Ave., where it hosts coffee experiences. The building is getting a neighborhood grocery that is tentatively set to open in January 2027.

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Big Trans Comedy Show Brings LGBTQIA2S+ Comedians to Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Get ready for a night of comedy celebrating unique stories, shared experiences and plenty of laughs. The annual Big Trans Comedy Show is happening Friday, Nov. 13, at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland. The show features a wide range of nationally and locally known LGBTQIA2S+ comedians, bringing their perspectives and experiences to the stage through jokes and stories audiences can relate to.

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Kohr Explores: Early gift shopping at Portland Holiday Market

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Get ready to discover plenty of sweets, jewelry, gifts and family-friendly seasonal fun at Portland Expo Center. That’s because the Portland Holiday Market is sleigh-riding back into the Rose City. Kohr Harlan is doing some early holiday gift shopping and walks us through some of the vendors you’ll find from Friday, […]

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