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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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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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Cambrie Juarez
PDXtoday Portland anniversary birthday
Culture
A look back at one year of PDXtoday
We’re blowing out one whole candle on our virtual birthday cake and taking a walk down memory lane. It’s all thanks to you, Portland.
December 5, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
PDX Portland mural graffiti art Jason J Brown memorial
Arts
New mural in Southeast Portland honors the late Jason ‘J.’ Brown
An international team of aerosol artists contributed to the memorial mural in the Central Eastside neighborhood
December 5, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
The exterior of a circular soccer stadium with an "onward Rose City" sign under a cloudy sky.
Sports
Merritt Paulson announces decision to sell Portland Thorns
Although he will maintain his ownership of the Portland Timbers
December 1, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
People eating in a dim restaurant in the evening.
Food
Eateries open late in Portland
Midnight cravings strike again.
November 30, 2022
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Jessica Te
PDX Portland Pet Food Company
Culture
Portland Pet Food Company makes dog treats with brewer’s spent grain
The company’s line of dog and cat meals, as well as its dog biscuits, are made with simple, human-grade ingredients.
November 29, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A table spread with Thanksgiving dishes and a center plate with a plant-based meat alternative roast.
Food
History of Oregon-born Tofurky
Founder Seth Tibbott wanted vegans and vegetarians to feel welcome at the dinner table.
November 23, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A woman stands before a portrait of herself affixed to a brick building.
Arts
Portland marks Native American Heritage Month with Indigenous portraits
Installations can be found on building exteriors across the heart of Portland
November 21, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An inferno surrounds a fryer as two firefighters demonstrate the explosive effects of incorrectly frying a turkey.
Food
Thanksgiving safety tips from Portland Fire & Rescue
Home cooking fires peak during the holiday, with more than three times the daily average for such incidents.
November 21, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A hand holding a wine glass with deep red liquid in front of a row of grapes with fall leaves on the ground.
Food
Willamette Valley wineries uncork the holiday season with Wine Country Thanksgiving
Locations up and down Oregon’s Wine Country will hold special tastings, food pairings, and more
November 17, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Gothic-style arches support a tall bridge above a lush park with a willow tree at the center.
Travel and Outdoors
Crews cut down Cathedral Park’s famous willow tree
The tree fell onto power lines during a recent windstorm.
November 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
PDX Jones Cemetery Portland pioneer
History
A tale of Civil War-era treasure hidden in Portland
The cache, sometimes called “Sims’ Gold,” has intrigued treasure hunters for decades.
November 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
PDX Portland Attitude of Gratitude street art mural
Culture
What are you thankful for in Portland?
We want to know what our readers appreciate in the City of Roses, whether it’s a latte at Coava or a new street art mural downtown.
November 11, 2022
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Katie Potter
Witness sketches of a 1971 skyjacker who went by the name Dan Cooper.
Culture
D.B. Cooper enthusiast brings citizen sleuths together at Vancouver’s CooperCon
The annual convention is ‘the world’s only annual event focused on the legendary 1971 skyjacking and mystery.’
November 11, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Penguins outlined with twinkle lights leap through blue twinkle lights depicting water at night.
Travel and Outdoors
ZooLights returns to the Oregon Zoo this holiday season
Explore the magic of the animal kingdom while the zoo’s real residents rest.
November 9, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A neighborhood street on a sunny fall day bordered by leafy trees and homes, with cars parked along the curbs.
Culture
Side hustles to make extra money in Portland
Here are four ideas for extra income streams in the metro area that will make you money on the side.
November 7, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A replica of the original Liberty Bell hangs on a platform in front of a round building with numerous short pillars.
City
2022 general election preview for the Portland metro area
Here’s a quick look at key measures, candidates, how to cast your vote, and where to find election results.
November 7, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial view looking down at two peoples' feet as they stand on teal-colored carpet with multi-colored designs.
Culture
The lowdown on Portland International Airport’s famous carpet
Gone for good... or is it?
November 3, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Sunrise illuminates the sky above a red-colored bridge, a clocktower, and the Portland city skyline.
Culture
Local ways to prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time
Soak up as much daylight as you can with outdoor fitness classes, stimulate your mind with a new game, and more.
November 3, 2022
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Brook Bolen
Sever roller derby athletes compete while a crowd looks on.
Sports
Rose City Rollers: Portland’s elite roller derby athletes
The Portland roller derby league is the largest in the world with 500+ skating members.
November 1, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A bright deli with a black-and-white tiled floor, shelves stocked with wine and other goods, and counters stocked with chips and other food items.
Food
Flying Elephants at Fox Tower reopens in downtown Portland
The restaurant/market was closed for remodeling and reorganizing.
November 1, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Jonathan Barwood kneels with his child beside a large, elaborately carved pumpkin.
Culture
Q+A: Master pumpkin carver Jonathan Barwood
From designing elaborate pumpkins that hold real babies to competing in Season 4 of “Halloween Wars,” Jonathan Barwood knows a thing or two about sculpting squash.
October 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Separate photos show City Editor Ben as a kid wearing a bee costume and City Editor Cambrie dressed as a pirate.
Culture
Trick-or-treat: Halloween throwback featuring your city editors
If there’s a silver lining to being too old to trick-or-treat, it’s that we save a lot of money at the dentist’s office.
October 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A person holds a phone in a rainy forest; the screen shows a list of outdoor observations.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore Tryon Creek State Park with iNaturalist
Become a citizen scientist by uploading your encounters with fungi — or just download the free app to better understand the world around you.
October 24, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A rickety wooden staircase goes up to a metal trap door
History
Digging deeper in the Shanghai Tunnels
Venture into the infamous catacombs beneath Portland and celebrate making it out alive with a pint of beer from Old Town Pizza & Brewing
October 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
PDX Center Stage Clothiers Vancouver
Culture
Costume shops around Portland, OR
From inflatable dinosaurs to film-ready outfits you can rent, these places have what you need to steal the spotlight
October 20, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A sunset casts Mount Hood in a warm glow with orchards of pear trees in the foreground.
Food
5 fast facts about Oregon’s state fruit
Most pears eaten in the US are grown in Oregon and Washington
October 18, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Looking out from behind a thin waterfall upon a forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Trail of Ten Falls
Get your fill of autumnal forests and dramatic waterfalls
October 18, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A sky bridge on the PSU campus reads "Let knowledge serve the city."
City
Portland State University researchers ranked among the world’s most-cited
New data on 100,000 of the top scientists shows the impact of PSU research
October 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A small group of people stands around raised garden beds in a courtyard.
Real Estate
Fall gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
Investing your time and energy now will lead to big rewards next spring
October 14, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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