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10 newcomers land among Portland’s 40 best restaurants

As much as we love honoring Portland’s classics (see our list), this year’s restaurant guide makes room for 10 newcomers. Most of these appeared on our recent surveys of Portland best new restaurants, though two more established restaurants impressed us enough to earn their way onto — or, in the case of Eem, back onto — the ranked list this year.

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Doggo Digest

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 .

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Daily Mail

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.

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Oregon Humane offers veterans $75 off pet adoptions as more than 100 animals seek homes

In honor of veterans and military members, Oregon Humane said there will be an adoption special starting on Veterans Day. From Wednesday, Nov. 11, to Sunday, Nov. 15, adoption fees will be reduced by $75 for any one animal at Oregon Humane's Portland and Salem campuses, thanks to a grant from the Sundt Foundation.

Salem, OR · 2d

KOIN 6 News

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.

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Camas Crochet Club to Sell Holiday Items at Washougal Bazaar

The Crochet & Knitting Club at Camas High School (CHS) is holding a sale on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the holiday marketplace bazaar at Washougal High School. Fifty percent of proceeds will be donated to charity, and the remaining will be used to fund club supplies.

Washougal, WA · 2d

The Portland Mercury

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) Announces New Director and Location

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) revealed the location of its new headquarters and events space Thursday afternoon. With the news, the 31-year-old arts organization also announced the appointment of its current development director, Betsey Brock, to the role of executive director. Brock has been with PICA since November 2025,...

Portland, OR · 13h

KXL

Oregon Zoo Roadkill Project Provides Critical Data

PORTLAND, OR – After two years and more than 5,600 photos submitted by volunteers, a statewide crowdsourcing project is helping Oregon biologists track where vehicles are killing wildlife and which species are affected. Launched in 2024 by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Zoo, the...

Oregon · 1d

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Shop for Gifts at These 2026 Holiday Markets in Portland

The countdown to the holidays is on, meaning there's a limited timeframe to pick up gifts for your loved ones. Luckily, the season brings an abundance of markets filled with holiday cheer plus local makers and artisans selling handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts. There's a festive market or shopping event for all kinds of shoppers, from those with kiddos in tow to last-minute scramblers—so make your list and check it twice. Happy gifting!

Portland, OR · 3d

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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.

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KOIN 6 News

Southeast Portland eatery in former Pok Pok space named among best new restaurants

Similar to its predecessor, OK Chicken & Khao Soi also serves Thai cuisine — with a focus on the northern region.

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Outdoors

Bald Eagles Get Tangled up With Each Other 50 Feet up in a Tree

Stock image by William Krumpelman/Getty Images Two bald eagles found themselves in a predicament when they became tangled up with each other while 50 feet up in a tree. The post Bald Eagles Get Tangled up With Each Other 50 Feet up in a Tree appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .

The Portland Mercury

Portland’s Best Cozy Bars for the Winter

While Portland summers are idyllic and sunny, and our autumns are heralded by explosions of crimson and gold across the city, our winters can get downright grim. We don’t often freeze solid like a Midwestern city, but when the sun sets in the early afternoon and the days are filled with gloomy clouds and a constant icy drip, winters can be punishing. But that’s why we have bars, especially those warm, welcoming spots with firepits and hot toddies and hearty meals to drive out the chill and the brutal malaise. Some places offer year-round comfort, while others bring festive joy with holiday pop-ups and themes. Here are some picks for our favorite cozy, wintry bars.

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Two Seattle screenings of Portland-filmed feature ‘A Simple Machine’ already sold out

Filmed in Portland, A Simple Machine is a feature film about a young man struggling under debt who “makes a series of radically frugal lifestyle choices without telling his girlfriend that he’s going to fix up an old bike and go off the grid,” according to the film’s synopsis. The trailer looks great, with a grainy black-and-white style and intriguing dialog. “This is not just a ‘bike film,’” the promotional team said in an email to Seattle Bike Blog about the upcoming screening. “It’s a film where the bike is the philosophy.”

Seattle, WA · 2d

Chronicle

Portland’s retro arcade bar is expanding into Vancouver

A retro Portland arcade bar is taking its nostalgic repertoire across state lines. It’s been almost three decades since Ground Kontrol first lit up the city’s gaming scene; 22 years since it relocated to Old Town; and eight years since the hybrid bar-arcade doubled its footprint and launched the 7,000-square-foot flagship it flaunts today.

Portland, OR · 19h

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Portland hopes Waterfront Park design competition will rejuvenate downtown

When Portland tore up a freeway to build a waterfront park in the 1970s, it helped kick-start the rejuvenation of the downtown area. But the emphasis in that case was on green space, rather than buildings. “What resulted was basically a green strip,” said Randy Gragg, the co-director of Design...

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This Portland Brunch Spot Hides A Plant-Based Menu Even Meat Lovers Come Back For

Some breakfast places in Portland have a line out the door before the doors even open. One of them sits on a busy southeast street, and people keep coming back for a reason that surprises a lot of first-timers. The menu is packed with vegan and vegetarian choices, yet the...