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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.

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Events
East Portland Summer Arts Festival returns for 2nd year with ‘Celebrating Black Excellence’ theme
The two-day event is part of Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All program.
June 29, 2023
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A person in a sasquatch suit sits on an inflatable bird floaty along the bank of a river on a sunny day with a city skyline in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to snap a selfie with Sasquatch in the greater Portland area
While we don’t have any personal sightings of Gigantopithecus canadensis to share with our readers (yet), we’ve rounded up the next best thing.
June 27, 2023
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Outdoors
Best places to work outside in Columbia
When the sun is shining and the weather is perfect, pack a bag and head out to one of the many spots great for remote work in Columbia. From coffee shops to public parks, we have a plethora of places to refresh your mind and step away from your home desk.
June 26, 2023
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City
Discover a new (to you) title at one of these used bookstores
Save money and reduce waste by shopping the second-hand shelves at various bookstores in the Portland metro area.
June 23, 2023
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City
New Portland Visitor Center to open as summer crowds return
The reopening of an informational hub for tourists marks a major milestone in Portland’s post-pandemic recovery, officials say.
June 21, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Portland Sunday Parkways offers car-free fun this summer
Walk, bike, or roll along designated routes that are closed to traffic during special events taking place through August.
June 21, 2023
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City
MAX Red Line closure will mark TriMet’s longest-ever service interruption
Shuttle buses will transport people between the Gateway Transit Center and Portland International Airport during the closure.
June 13, 2023
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Guillermo del Toro taps a scaled-down paned window from the outside looking in as a toy puppet lies on a work bench.
Culture
Peek behind the curtain of stop-motion animation at the ‘Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio’ exhibit
The 8,000-sqft exhibit at Portland Art Museum explores the creation of the Portland-made film, “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.”
June 9, 2023
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Culture
Places to work outside in Seattle
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
June 9, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
City of Portland picks local construction company for Mill Park project
The project will transform the 6-acre grassy space into a community centerpiece and resource for neighboring Mill Park Elementary School.
June 9, 2023
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Work
Places to work outside in Tampa Bay
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
June 9, 2023
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Wellness
Bug off: What to know about tick season in Louisville
Mild winters mean a longer tick season — here and across the US.
June 9, 2023
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Culture
Native plants to add to your Seattle garden
Incorporating native plants into the urban garden is a win-win for pollinators, the environment, and your garden.
June 8, 2023
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A server holds a poster for the Dining Out For Life fundraiser at a restaurant.
Food
Support Portland organizations serving the HIV community by dining out this month
More than 30 local restaurants and cafes have joined this year’s Dining Out For Life fundraiser, taking place June 20-22.
June 7, 2023
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City
Key takeaways from Portland’s 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report
The annual report outlines the state of the metro area’s water supply spanning the 2022 calendar year.
June 1, 2023
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Food
Take a bite out of Portland specials for National Doughnut Day
Many doughnut shops across the metro area will offer specials, discounts, and freebies on Friday, June 2, 2023.
June 1, 2023
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Business
Life Time opens new luxury athletic club and coworking space in Beaverton
Life Time’s first Oregon location features everything from lap pools to conference rooms.
May 30, 2023
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City
10 pieces of history in Portland, OR
Explore Portland’s past and discover your new go-to story to share with friends and visitors.
May 26, 2023
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A rendering of a colorful parade float featuring Oregon symbols.
Culture
2023 Grand Floral Parade float will celebrate Oregon arts, heritage, and humanities
The Oregon Cultural Trust’s vibrant artwork showcases dozens of symbols representing the state’s diverse peoples and cultural traditions.
May 24, 2023
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A long wooden beam with worn red paint rests on supports.
Culture
Gates of Hope: How 2 sacred Japanese artifacts made their way to Portland and home again
Two beams from Japanese torii gates washed ashore in Oregon after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but it wasn’t the last time they would cross the Pacific Ocean.
May 22, 2023
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City
Tom Hanks stops by Southeast Portland typewriter shop
The Oscar-winning actor was in the Rose City to promote his new novel, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece.”
May 22, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Oregon Zoo plants rare ‘living dinosaur’ to help restore species
Wollemi pines are critically endangered with fewer than 100 adult trees known to exist in the wild.
May 18, 2023
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Wellness
Try our itinerary for a laid-back summer day in Portland
From floating in style on the Willamette River to toasting an early happy hour, this guide will help you kick back and relax while still getting out of the house.
May 18, 2023
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Sports
Pro disc golfers to compete at 6th Beaver State Fling in Estacada
The Beaver State Fling tournament is a Disc Golf Pro Tour “Silver Event.”
May 16, 2023
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City
PedPDX update reveals Portland’s progress toward improving walking conditions
It’s been three years since Portland adopted PedPDX, a plan to improve walking conditions by improving and prioritizing sidewalks, crossings, and other walking-related investments.
May 16, 2023
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A person wearing hiking gear walks uphill through tall green grass.
Wellness
Bug off: What to know about tick season in the Pacific Northwest
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. It’s also the time of year when the blood-sucking parasites are most active.
May 12, 2023
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Business
New pop-up at Lloyd Center showcases ‘chimeric’ art, apparel, and events
The temporary creative community space offers free art exhibits, interactive installations, and entertainment in the Northeast Portland shopping mall.
May 12, 2023
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A large Lego build on an expo table.
Events
Unleash your inner kid at Bricks Cascade LEGO Fan Expo
Look at impressive creations by hundreds of local and international builders, shop for unique kits, build your own masterpieces, and more at this two-day public LEGO show.
May 11, 2023
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A spread of Mediterranean cuisine at Zula in Northwest Portland includes filo pastry, various salads, hummus, labneh, pita bread, and cocktails.
Food
Take your tastebuds to Tel Aviv at Northwest Portland’s Zula
The new restaurant on Northwest 23rd Avenue has a straightforward menu showcasing memorable Mediterranean flavors that will leave you feeling refreshed.
May 10, 2023
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Tiered trays hold tea sandwiches and small finger foods on a table with teacups and saucers.
Events
5 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day 2023 in Portland
From high tea to a floral arrangement workshop, these events will show your love and appreciation for the mother figure in your life.
May 8, 2023
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