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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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City
Traffic woes, impromptu ski races on Portland’s snowiest day since 1943
Snow isn’t guaranteed every winter in Rose City, but its spontaneous visits can shut down the entire metro area.
February 23, 2023
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An excavator reaches high to grab and crush metal siding from a building.
Development
Grand Ronde tribe starts 3rd round of paper mill demolition
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is clearing the way to restore public access to the second most powerful waterfall in North America.
February 23, 2023
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History
Portland architecture: The cast-iron ghosts of the 19th century
Remnants of the once-popular architectural style can still be found in downtown and Old Town.
February 21, 2023
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History
Portlander spotlight: Charles Ray Jordan
During his 14 years as parks director, Jordan helped implement dozens of free activities like Movies in the Park and oversaw the creation of 44 new recreational facilities.
February 21, 2023
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History
Portland filmmaker shakes up ‘playful’ cocktail of history and alcohol
David S. Mayne’s recently launched “Happy Hour History” explores the origins of various cocktails and how they relate to major events in human history.
February 9, 2023
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Dozens of people wearing exercise clothing run on a road in front of a starting line.
Sports
Run a 5K in Portland
Mark your calendars and stretch those hammies.
February 9, 2023
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Seven people sit in booths behind a long line of tables at a sports pub.
Sports
Sport leaders, Wyden woo WNBA commissioner in bid for Portland team
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stopped by Portland to discuss the possibility of bringing professional women’s basketball back to Rose City.
February 7, 2023
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Culture
Share your Portland love story for Valentine’s Day
We’d love to hear about a special memory from the City of Roses.
February 3, 2023
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A five-story building with a green roof at the corner of an urban intersection.
History
Black history landmarks in Portland
These places represent the legacies of those who helped shape Rose City into what it is today.
February 1, 2023
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Events
Black History Month events in Portland, OR
A month-long lineup of films, discussions, music, and more will honor, acknowledge, and celebrate Black history in the City of Roses.
February 1, 2023
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A snowy mountain peak rises up from a coniferous forest with a snow-covered lake in the foreground under a bluebird sky.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Trillium Lake Winter Loop
Pass beneath frosted pines, breathe in fresh mountain air, and bring a lunch to devour when you’re done.
January 30, 2023
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Tualatin to ‘Share the Love’ with 175 hidden glass hearts
We’re sharing some info to help kicks-heart your search.
January 30, 2023
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A tawny-and-green-colored hummingbird hovers near a feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
How to help hummingbirds survive winter weather
Anna’s hummingbirds stay in the PNW year-round and supplement their nectar diet with insects and sap.
January 30, 2023
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City
Adopt a street in Multnomah County
Connect with your community by helping to keep it litter-free.
January 26, 2023
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A cable-stayed bridge is illuminated with yellow-green light at night with the lights of the city behind it.
City
Portlander 101: Our guide to becoming a Portland resident
From how to register your car to finding your favorite coffee shop, this overview will give you everything you need to know to get established as a Portland resident.
January 26, 2023
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Development
First look at the future East County Library
New details and design renderings paint the picture of Multnomah County Library’s highly anticipated “vibrant, diverse location.”
January 24, 2023
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A license plate shows two bees hovering over a field of red clover.
Airports and Transportation
New specialty Oregon license plate supports bees
The Pollinator Paradise plate celebrates the creatures who are vital to our ecosystem and economy by supporting ongoing research at Oregon State University.
January 24, 2023
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A pink and orange sunrise illuminates Portland and reflects off the water of the Willamette River.
Culture
What do you want to learn about in 2023?
This is a two-way conversation, so don’t be shy.
January 20, 2023
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Development
Portland Art Museum begins work on $110M expansion project
The planned renovations and additions are designed to make the museum more accessible to all visitors.
January 18, 2023
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An open-air rooftop patio with chairs, a fire pit, and plants overlooks the city of Portland.
Travel and Outdoors
Renters at these Portland apartments can be part-time Airbnb hosts
The Airbnb-friendly apartments program gives some renters the chance to earn passive income by hosting a spare room or the entire unit.
January 12, 2023
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Puppets of various sizes and types are on display in a room.
Arts
Portland Puppet Museum: A unique, entertaining ode to an ancient art
Owner, curator, and founder Steven Overton is a well of talent and historical information.
January 10, 2023
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A Google map featuring several points where people can find curated galleries, exchanges, and displays in Portland, Oregon.
Culture
Find free neighborhood fun with the PDX Sidewalk Joy Map
From curated galleries to minifig exchanges, this map will point you in the right direction for free fun.
January 4, 2023
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A skier launches through the air, skis crossed and left arm and pole facing forward, with powder falling below, off of a snowy jump with mountain forests and a lake laid out below.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, tube, and sled near Portland
Head to the nearby mountains for some downhill wintertime fun.
January 3, 2023
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A panoramic sunrise of the Portland city skyline banked in a layer of fog with Mount Hood in the background.
Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Portland
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up.
December 23, 2022
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A light rail train passes beneath a marquee sign that reads "onward Rose City" on a rainy night.
Airports and Transportation
Take a free TriMet ride this New Year’s Eve
The public transit agency partnered with the Oregon Department of Transportation to help Portland party-goers get home safely.
December 21, 2022
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City
Oregon STEM teacher wins national award
Shawn Patrick Higgins, a computer science teacher at Oregon Charter Academy, will help educators in the Philippines incorporate gamification to their curriculum.
December 21, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Leavenworth, WA
Planning a getaway? Check out Leavenworth, WA, a Bavarian-style village nestled in the Cascade Mountains.
December 19, 2022
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Culture
Why Hallmark should make a Christmas movie in Portland
An open letter about our romantic and festive city.
December 9, 2022
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Dim stage lighting falls upon a man in front of a black microphone.
Arts
Q+A: Behind the microphone with Re-Imagined Radio creator John Barber
The Vancouver-based radio program produces classic and contemporary stories for broadcast and streaming, as well as one live, on-stage performance each year.
December 9, 2022
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An outdoor cathedral set into the face of a basalt cliff wall with a statue, altar, and candles inside and a stone plaza in front.
History
The Grotto, a tranquil sanctuary in Northeast Portland
The 62-acre campus encompasses botanical gardens, Catholic shrines, statues, forested walking paths, and chapels.
December 7, 2022
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