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Zigzag, OR · Lifestyle

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This Oregon Bookstore Fills An Entire City Block With Rooms Of New And Used Books And Is A Cozy Pick For 2027

Most bookstores get by with a few aisles. This Oregon one needs nine color-coded rooms and more than 3,500 subsections, so grabbing a map isn’t optional. It takes up an entire city block. The collection tops one million new, used, and rare books between the store and its online inventory, which is a lot of happily-ever-afters under one roof.

Portland, OR · 2d

The Newberg Graphic

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Newberg Community Band set to perform at George Fox

The Newberg Community Band’s fall concert, unofficially called “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas” after one of the tunes it will perform, is on tap this weekend. Set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, […]

Newberg, OR · 22h

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‘The Evergreen’: Meet the Oregonian who created the first Black queer superheroes

Rupert Kinnard loved drawing his favorite superheroes as a kid: Superman, Batman, Flash and Green Lantern. But he quickly noticed a problem. “The superheroes that I was creating were white superheroes,” he said. Years later, Kinnard would publish The Brown Bomber and Diva Touché Flambé. They were the first...

Portland, OR · 1d

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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...

Portland, OR · 2d

Country Herald

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Oregon Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Portland-area residents could win cash for watching Christmas movies, plus a charitable donation.

Oregon · 17h

plasticsax.com

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Concert Review: John Scofield at Revolution Hall

The opportunity to hear John Scofield perform at a venue named Revolution Hall on election night acted as an irresistible siren song. The compulsory purchase of a $60 general admission ticket allowed me to join more than 1,000 people at the Portland venue on Tuesday, November 3, for the guitarist’s appearance on his Electrospective tour.

Portland, OR · 1d

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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 · 5d

KGW

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Multnomah County warns of seasonal toilet rats

Multnomah County, OR · 3d

iheart.com

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Oregon Zoo Acquires Former Children's Museum Site

The Oregon Zoo has officially acquired a 3.4-acre property that formerly housed the Portland Children’s Museum and OMSI, gaining a site adjacent to its Washington Park campus and laying the groundwork for future conservation, education and community-focused projects. “This is an exciting moment for the zoo and for the...

Portland, OR · 4d

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REVIEW: Brandi Carlile burns, writes the setlist in Portland on first night of intimate club tour

PORTLAND, Ore. — Ever been fortunate enough to purchase or be gifted a VIP package to a concert where the artist plays some acoustic songs by request and chats with fans along the way? Brandi Carlile delivered two and a half hours of that up-close-and-personal experience Thursday during the opening night of her Burn the Setlist Tour at Revolution Hall.

Portland, OR · 4d

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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!

Portland, OR · 3d

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 · 4d

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This Oregon Museum Holds Objects That Tell The State’s Story In Unexpected Ways

A single copper coin decided the name of a major American city. Two founders flipped it, and the winner picked the name of his hometown back East. That coin still exists, and you can see it in person. It sits in a museum that also lets you sniff salmon, hazelnuts, and wheat. Yes, history here comes with a scent track.

Portland, OR · 3d

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This Oregon Garden Lets You Wander Through Plants From Every Continent Without Paying a Dime

You turn onto a tiny side street and feel sure you are about to roll into someone’s driveway. Then a gate opens to a hush you did not expect, and your curiosity wakes right up. Oregon hides a lot of quiet surprises, and this one asks for nothing but...

Portland, OR · 3d

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 6–8, 2026

Wondering what there is to do this weekend? Look no further, because we've rounded up the best budget-friendly options around town, from Frybread Fest to World Vegan Month and from the Portland Holiday Market to the Creative Storefronts art installation. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week.

Portland, OR · 4d

That Oregon Life

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Oregon Zoo’s ZooLights Returns With Light Tunnels and a Lantern Train

Plan Oregon Zoo ZooLights 2026–2027 with dates, ticket prices, special nights, the $6 lantern train, transit, parking, and accessibility advice.

Portland, OR · 4d

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An Oregon Parking Lot Was Transformed Into a Forest-Inspired Library

At East County Library in Gresham, Oregon, timber columns rise through gaps in the acoustic ceiling, keeping the structure visually separate from the surfaces around it. Holst Architecture designed this detail to suggest tree trunks reaching toward a canopy. The forest reference is built into the architecture, rather than applied afterward as a decorative theme.

Gresham, OR · 3d

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Time to Trot for the 2026 West Linn Turkey Trot

Why? Well, for one, it’s beautiful. It’s not your typical boring loop around the city streets on a day you could easily be home basting a turkey or sleeping in on a day off from work. It’s on the trails of Mary S Young Park which is a wonderful escape for a couple of hours.

West Linn, OR · 3d

Herald Pioneer

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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. […]

Canby, OR · 4d