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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.

Looking toward the stage from the upper balcony inside Keller Auditorium after a performance.
Events
Broadway in Portland unveils 2024-25 season lineup
We know “You’ll Be Back” once you see the big-name hits coming to town.
February 14, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
About 20 people dressed in colorful clothes and wearing facepaint pose on a parade float.
Events
Calling all class clowns: Portland Rose Festival seeks new aspiring performers
People 13 and older can apply to join the Rose Festival Clowns and add joy to the annual festivities which run for three weeks starting Memorial Day Weekend.
February 12, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Q+A: Tapping the sweet secrets of Oregon’s native maple trees
Eliza Nelson, founder and director of the Oregon Maple Project, sheds light on the practice of bigleaf maple “sugaring.”
February 12, 2024
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Food
Try our 6 picks for Portland Dumpling Week
Hurry, the 50+ participating restaurants will only offer their dumpling specials for a limited time.
February 8, 2024
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A sign at a roundabout in Ridgefield, WA, that reads "Welcome to Ridgefield, birthplace of U-Haul."
Business
How U-Haul’s journey started in Ridgefield, WA
The company for do-it-yourself movers started in 1945 with a humble fleet of trailers.
February 8, 2024
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A glass of whiskey with a lemon peel garnish and a large ice cube.
Play
Raise a glass to happy hour in Portland
Go bargain hunting with our Portland happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
February 8, 2024
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The front of a large white mansion with pillars. The home is pictured in front of a blue sky with a few clouds.
Play
Plan a staycation with these unique accommodations in Charlotte
From treehouses to mansions, Charlotte is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 8, 2024
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Looking toward a snow-capped Mount St Helens from inside of a large paned window.
Travel and Outdoors
Mount St. Helens’ Johnston Ridge Observatory is years away from reopening
A landslide took out the only road leading to and from the observatory in May 2023.
February 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A single-story naturalist building with wooden shingles and a blue metal roof with a round sign of a heron surrounded by pine trees.
Culture
Portland Audubon changes name to Bird Alliance of Oregon
The group’s former namesake was an American naturalist and slave owner.
February 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A large mostly black dog with pale blond markings on its muzzle and eyebrows. It has folded ears, soft brown eyes, and a long nose.
Culture
Pets available for adoption in the Portland area
Meet your new best friend.
January 29, 2024
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A floral arch stands at the edge of a rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline with chairs set in rows in the foreground, lining an aisle.
Play
These Portland area wedding venues take (and cut) the cake
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
January 25, 2024
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Jessie Fleming stands on the sideline of a soccer field wearing a blue jersey next to a referee holding a digital board.
Sports
Portland Thorns to pay record fee to sign Canadian midfielder Jessie Fleming
The club will surpass the NWSL transfer high mark to bring the talented 25-year-old over from Chelsea FC.
January 23, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A flower arrangement from Gifford's Flowers in Portland displays colors ranging from hot pink to purple and lavender with some light blue, white, and yellow mixed in.
Culture
Give these Portland flower shops a sniff
Artful arrangements make a thoughtful gift no matter the occasion
January 22, 2024
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People of varying ages walk or stand along a red brick sidewalk outside of Pioneer Place shopping mall.
City
Downtown Portland foot traffic increased for 2nd consecutive year in 2023
Downtown Portland Clean & Safe’s year-end report compared annual pedestrian trends within its 213-block district.
January 19, 2024
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A plane flies near Portland International Airport with colorful clouds behind it.
Travel and Outdoors
Direct flights from Portland International Airport
No layovers and low fares make for the start of a stress-free vacation.
January 18, 2024
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The trunk of a "tree" extends from the floor of a shop to the ceiling, surrounded by shelves of puzzles and games.
Culture
Finding a new board game isn’t a trivial pursuit at these Portland shops
Embark on an adventure, solve a mystery, terraform a planet, create works of art, and much more from the comfort of your dining room table.
January 17, 2024
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High-rises and buildings shine in the orange glow of a sunrise with trees a snowy mountain in the background.
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Portland
As Portland continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
January 17, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Assorted seaweeds sit on a plate with blue swirly designs.
Events
Ride the regenerative seafood wave with Winter Waters
The second annual series raises awareness about farmed sea vegetables through culinary experiences.
January 16, 2024
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Events
Sip your way through Oregon Cider Week
Learn about the ancient craft of hard cider and sample beverages at 100+ events.
January 12, 2024
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City
Winter storm coming? Setting out your trash bin isn’t a waste of time
The city of Portland encourages residents to keep calm and carry on.
January 11, 2024
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A bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with three other allegorical figures of a man, a woman, and a young girl in front of an American flag and the state of Oregon flag on a pavilion.
Events
Local ways to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honor the legacy of the social activist and civil rights movement leader with these local volunteer opportunities and events.
January 11, 2024
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City
Portland decades: the 1930s
To say times were tough would be a vast understatement, but the City of Roses persevered, surviving economic and social struggles.
January 9, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Answered: Our readers’ 2024 predictions
We asked, you answered. Here’s what locals think will happen this year.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Four people sit on wooden folding chairs arrayed in front of a gazebo surrounded by blooming rose bushes on a sunny day.
Culture
Getting married? Reserve a Portland park, garden, or picnic area for your wedding
Portland Parks & Recreation will prioritize in-person reservations on Monday, Jan. 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
January 5, 2024
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City
Decode the code: Residential solar panels
Learn more about the benefits, regulations, and steps for installing solar panels in Portland.
January 5, 2024
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Sports
Portland Thorns sold to Bhathal family of Southern California
According to a source with knowledge of the deal, the team was sold for a league-record $63 million.
January 3, 2024
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Sun shines through a window on G-Love's lineup of nonalcoholic mocktails, ranging in color from orange to green.
Food
Exceptional nonalcoholic cocktails to sip in Portland
Have as many as you want (trust us, you’ll want more than one).
January 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A 75-ft-tall Douglas fir tree stands in the middle of a red brick public square surrounded by tall white buildings on a sunny winter day.
Culture
How to care for a fresh Christmas tree
Should you use sugar water? What happens to it when the holidays are over? We’ve got you covered.
December 22, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
This photograph was taken looking down at a city from a higher elevation. The sky isn't completely dark, but tinted shades of pink and purple, with warm lights illuminating city buildings. A snowcapped mountain rises in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A caribou eats from the palm of a person's hand.
Culture
How would Santa’s reindeer spend Christmas in Portland?
Rooftops and skylines are great, but we all need a change of scenery from time to time.
December 20, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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