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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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A large, cylindrical nuclear cooling tower rises over evergreen trees and waterways.
Business
The rise and fall of Oregon’s only nuclear power plant
The Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor was the largest such device to be decommissioned at the time.
May 20, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A room inside of a mausoleum with two ornate, white marble coffins
Events
Visit the Rae Room in Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum
Once a year, the century-old tomb opens to the public showcasing where some VIPs RIP.
May 20, 2024
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A collage of four portrait photographs.
Culture
These are the honorees for the PAM CUT 2024 Cinema Unbound Awards
The awards ceremony will be held in June at the Portland Art Museum.
May 16, 2024
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City
Bridge City’s bridge history: the 12 structures that span the Willamette River
Explore the history of Portland’s 12 bridges over the Willamette River in this ongoing series.
May 16, 2024
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A person kneels in front of a large art installation in the shape of a giant anglerfish with an open mouth and illuminated sword-like teeth.
Events
Dive into ‘Fathom,’ an undersea-themed immersive art experience
Presented by art collective Roboto Octopodo, the walk-through exhibition is designed to encourage play for all ages.
May 14, 2024
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A historic photo shows the parade procession during the Portland Rose Festival circa 1908.
City
History of the Portland Rose Festival
Founders of the event hoped to make our city the “summer capital of the world.”
May 13, 2024
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Red, yellow, green, and pink florals cover the bottom 8 ft or so of a light pole on a sidewalk outside of Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Events
The City of Roses bursts into bloom with large-scale public floral displays
April showers have brought May flowers in the form of the second annual Bloom Tour and pop-up installations.
May 10, 2024
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This over-the-shoulder view shows a brown wooden table set with multiple dishes of varying sizes. Some plates bear colorful leafy greens while others contain burgundy-colored rice and curry.
Food
Get to know Portland’s 2024 James Beard Award finalists
Two chefs and two restaurants are among the honorees.
May 10, 2024
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The Portland city skyline on a partially cloudy day. The Ritz-Carlton tower rises above other downtown buildings.
Real Estate
Who are Portland’s millionaire homeowners?
A new study breaks down the latest IPUMS data on high-earning homeowners and changes in income brackets.
May 8, 2024
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler signs a document sitting at a large desk with a small Portland flag on it.
City
3 takeaways from Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposed budget
The outgoing mayor’s final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 is significantly larger than last year’s due to utility rate increases.
May 8, 2024
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A geometric short-term rental in Texas.
Play
The most unique places to stay in Dallas
From a treehouse made out of shipping containers to a modern penthouse with a rooftop terrace, Dallas is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
May 8, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Orange and black Biketown e-bikes with Nike logos rest unattended on bike racks in a public plaza.
City
How to get around Portland without a car
Walk, bike, ride public transit, or rent an e-bike or e-scooter using PBOT’s online SmartTrips tools.
May 6, 2024
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A hand holds a glass of beer in front of a stained glass window
Food
Steeplejack Brewing plans to open new location in Southeast Portland
The company’s fourth taphouse will also include a food cart pod, coffee bar, and bakery counter.
May 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Several glowing lightsabers in a range of colors and styles lead against a wall.
Business
SaberForge in Oregon City makes lightsabers for all, no midi-chlorians required
Custom sabers built with locally manufactured parts are SaberForge’s speciality.
May 2, 2024
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Two Mexican folkloric dancers with red ribbons in their hair twirl their long, colorful skirts outside on a sunny day.
Events
Oregon’s largest multicultural festival returns to Portland for Cinco de Mayo
The Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta embraces Mexican culture through food, performances, activities, and shopping May 3-5 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
April 30, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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