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Cambrie Juarez

Senior City Editor

Cambrie is a born-and-raised Oregonian who worked at a Portland TV news station before helping launch PDXtoday in December 2021. She loves horseback riding, burying her nose in a fantasy book, traveling near and far + finding a good chai tea latte.

An aerial view of a stretch of Willamette River shoreline owned by OMSI where the city of Portland will carry out restoration efforts and make space for a future park.
City
City of Portland will use $500K grant from Metro to restore riverbank near OMSI
The Eastbank Crescent mitigation bank project will improve natural habitat and lay the groundwork for a future waterfront park.
April 26, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A neon sign in the outline of Oregon with the words "Portland Oregon" and "Old Town" and a leaping stag with a red nose.
City
Portland’s iconic neon signs shine light on local history
Travel through Portland’s past by learning about these historical waypoints and the purpose they serve.
April 26, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
An artistic rendering of Willamette Cove shows a largely natural-looking, crescent-shaped area intersected by a railroad track and bordered by a river.
Travel and Outdoors
Help shape the future Willamette Cove nature park
Metro has started the park planning process as clean up efforts near completion.
April 24, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
The Sports Bra at night with a crowd lined up outside on the sidewalk and hanging lights illuminating the interior where sports flags hang on walls and games play on TVs.
Business
The Sports Bra plans to franchise, expand with support of Reddit co-founder
The sports bar dedicated to women’s sports opened in April 2022 in Northeast Portland.
April 22, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A top-down view of a laptop sitting on a table with an open notebook and pen sitting on top of it. Next to the laptop is a latte in a mug atop a white saucer. The latte has a foam heart on top.
Culture
Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We’ve narrowed down our poetry contest to these finalists: read and vote for your favorite poem.
April 18, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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New to Lakeland
Best places to work outside in Lakeland
Here’s a few of our recommendations for some of the best spots in Lakeland to bring your work laptop. Pretty sure they’ll beat that corner office view.
April 17, 2024
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Ben McBee
A pale beige building peaks out from among spring blossoming trees and shrubs.
Food
Bauman’s Cider Company prepares to open 1st Portland taproom
The Marion County-based cidery has taken over Ecliptic Brewing’s former Moon Room in Southeast Portland.
April 16, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
This artistic rendering shows an open space with light-colored hardwood floors, bookshelves along multiple walls, floor-to-ceiling artwork, a mezzanine, and small tables for people to read or work at.
Culture
Literary Arts readies for Central Eastside relocation
The Portland nonprofit intends its new headquarters to serve as “a true cultural hub in our community.”
April 16, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
An artistic rendering shows a low, slate-colored stone wall with an open gateway and a paved path surrounded by gardens.
Culture
Metro reveals new design for Lone Fir Cemetery’s Block 14 memorial garden
The memorial will honor the untold stories of 2,800+ Chinese and Chinese American people buried at the Southeast Portland cemetery in the 19th and 20th centuries.
April 12, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Evan Gregoire of Heirloom Seedhouse holds a metal bucket full of freshly picked tulips while standing in a farm field.
Travel and Outdoors
Seed starting 101 with Portland’s Heirloom Seedhouse
Learn how to grow your own food and flowers using budget-friendly items and advice from a local seed company.
April 12, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A collage of seven book covers.
Culture
Portland authors sweep 2024 Oregon Book Awards
Every year, Literary Arts honors Oregon authors for their literary accomplishments.
April 10, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A fawn lays in the grass.
Travel and Outdoors
Help the Bird Alliance of Oregon save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
April 10, 2024
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Dayten Rose
An aerial view of a table set with plates containing breakfast items and tea.
Play
Brunch or bust: Find the best meal of the week at these eateries
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, food carts, and diners in Portland serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
April 9, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A cream colored building with teal trim at an amusement park on a sunny day.
Events
Take a dance lesson with a pro at Let’s Dance Weekend
The three-day event, held partly at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion in Portland, will be led by dance instructor Michael Kielbasa.
April 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
People sit at picnic tables and around a covered fire pit in a courtyard surrounded by food carts on a cloudy day.
Food
Embark on an appetizing adventure during Portland Food Cart Week
The event celebrates and supports the small eateries that contribute to Portland’s reputation as a culinary paradise.
April 8, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A Queen Anne style mansion painted dark blue with white trim, a conical current topped by a porch, and bay windows.
City
Portland architecture: Queen Anne rules the Victorian style
Remnants of this late 19th-century architectural movement still stand in neighborhoods across Portland.
April 4, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A small rodent with short round ears sits among rocky terrain holding a daisy in its mouth as the sun lights it from behind.
Travel and Outdoors
Oregon Zoo’s pika watch is back on
Volunteers interested in mapping American pika populations in the Columbia River Gorge are invited to free training sessions May 9-11.
April 4, 2024
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Ben McBee
From left, PCC multimedia instructor Eric Fauske, PCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer David Burke, and Production Supervisor Jesselee Kahaloa look at models from a stop-motion animation production.
Education
LAIKA funding will expand animation curriculum at Portland Community College
Three new animation and stop-motion courses will be offered and a new associate’s degree is in the pipeline.
April 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Grow your Portland knowledge with these local podcasts
The hosts of these 26 local podcasts are here to share their knowledge (and opinions) with the world.
March 29, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Variety of chickens in their pen
Real Estate
How to raise chickens in your backyard
Fresh eggs, every day.
March 29, 2024
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Ben McBee
The interior of a theater with rows of empty seats and a lit stage with a theatrical set representing an urban setting and home.
Events
Portland Center Stage announces 2024-25 season lineup
The upcoming schedule is a dramatic mix of classic and new works.
March 27, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A white Easter Bunny wearing denim overalls holds a plush carrot and smothers a giggle surrounded by spring flowers.
Events
Hunt for eggs, meet The Bunny, and more this Easter weekend
Like a broody hen, the Portland area has laid a bevy of fun springtime activities for all ages.
March 27, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Play
Tails will wag at these dog-friendly places in Portland
Explore these dog-friendly places in Portland that include places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
March 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A small white bungalow with a shed sits beside a paved driveway in Portland's Woodlawn Park neighborhood. Its roof and two chimneys are shades of light brown and there are massive evergreen trees in the backyard.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Portland homes for sale near the median selling price
Check out these six Portland homes that are on the market for near the median selling price of $480,000
March 24, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Help shape the future of Portland’s trees as the city revises its Urban Forest Plan
The framework will be updated with input from the community and staff from multiple city bureaus and regional and state agencies.
March 21, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
An urban front yard containing various species of biodiverse plants separated by wood chips. A blue house with a yellow door is in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Q+A: Regenerative landscaper Kyle Leslie-Christy turns Portland lawns into food forests
The founder of PDX Urban Gardens is establishing self-sustaining green spaces that support the surrounding environment and community.
March 21, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
People working on the outdoor patio at Dobra Tea West.
Work
Great spots to work outside in Asheville
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
March 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
A person holds a cup of coffee up toward a setting or rising sun.
Food
Portland sets the pace in coffee industry sustainability
From reusable cups to direct trade practices, a number of local coffee businesses are working toward a more sustainable future.
March 19, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Rows of orange, red, pink, and white tulips under a partly cloudy sky with people walking along paths in the distance.
Play
Spring events happening in and around Portland
Spring into the new season with our guide to 23 local activities.
March 15, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A concrete path stretches into the distance, surrounded by plants and fences on either side. Buildings are visible on the other side of the fences.
City
New bike path, maintenance yard upgrades nearly complete at Mt. Tabor Park
The bike path and multi-use trail are expected to open around April 1.
March 15, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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