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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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Business
Downtown Portland’s 1st autonomous security robot is on patrol
“Rob” monitors the perimeter of the US Bancorp Tower’s parking garage, providing video and audio surveillance, thermal imaging, and more.
December 12, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
What you need to know about buying an electric vehicle in Indy
Here’s the 411 on electric vehicle infrastructure and rebates in the Circle City.
December 12, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
These holiday light displays brighten Portland’s dark winter nights
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in the Rose City.
December 8, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast
Trained volunteers will be stationed at 15 sites to help visitors spot whales from Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 31.
December 8, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Food
Skyline views and mushroom dessert: Our dinner at The Ritz-Carlton’s 20th-floor restaurant, Bellpine
Downtown Portland’s newest tower offers two dining experiences: an enchanted forest-themed lobby bar and a signature restaurant.
December 8, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Business
Portland entrepreneur to pitch ‘new gingerbread house tradition’ on ‘Shark Tank’
The Tomte Cake kit aims to solve the problem of messy and fragile gingerbread house kits.
December 6, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Events
Where to eat and celebrate Hanukkah in Portland
The Jewish Festival of Light lasts for eight days, Dec. 7-15, starting and ending at nightfall.
December 6, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
How to safely dispose of hazardous waste in the Portland area
Various recycling programs with local drop-off sites may save you a trip to one of Metro’s hazardous waste facilities.
December 4, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Vancouver unveils final designs for Main Street makeover
The Main Street Promise project will reconstruct the downtown road between Fifth and 15th streets.
November 30, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Portland City Council approves funding plan for permanent police body-worn cameras
All uniformed Portland Police Bureau officers who interact with the public will be equipped with the devices.
November 30, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to find a Christmas tree in the Portland area
Fresh is best if you want your home to smell like a forest.
November 28, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
The most unique places to stay in Boston
From rockstar-ready rooms to Fenway Park themed suites, Boston is teeming with lodging options that defy expectations.
November 28, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Play
The most unique places to stay in Sacramento
Whether you’re looking for luxury or shabby-chic, Sacramento area is full of special places to stay that break away from the norms.
November 24, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
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Music
Struggling jazz bar The 1905 folds under financial strain
The club’s financial woes surfaced months before its ultimate closure.
November 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Play
Winter events happening in and around Portland
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Portland in this seasonal guide.
November 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Tourism and Hospitality
The most unique places to stay in San Diego
From historic hideaways to beachfront gems, San Diego is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Portland
We rounded up some spots that are still accepting reservations.
November 16, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Nominate Oregon’s next poet laureate
Poet laureates help foster the art of poetry, encourage literacy and learning, and reflect on public life in Oregon.
November 14, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Oregon Zoo elephant Rose-Tu and critically endangered black rhino Jozi are pregnant
Jozi could deliver a calf anytime; Rose-Tu isn’t expected to give birth until early 2025.
November 14, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in Seattle
From chic hotels to rustic cabins, Seattle is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 13, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Wellness
Spread holiday cheer by donating blood this November
The American Red Cross is giving donors exclusive pairs of “Elf” socks to celebrate 20 years of the holiday film.
November 10, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Food
‘Dwanta’ approved: Salt & Straw launches first-ever ice cream cakes
Salt & Straw Ice Cream teamed up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (whose holiday alter ego is “Dwanta”) on the new, limited-edition dessert.
November 8, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Neighborhood Guide: Grant Park
Tree-lined residential streets, outdoor activities, and family-friendly living are the defining features of this Northeast Portland neighborhood.
November 6, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood to breathe cleaner air with the help of nearly $1 million from EPA
Multnomah County will use the federal funding to improve climate resiliency and environmental justice in the historically underserved community.
November 6, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Portland City Council approves changes to new City Hall structure
Voters approved major changes to Portland’s elections and form of government in 2022.
November 2, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Portland Art Museum’s new Tomorrow Theater offers unbound space for multimedia artists
The Tomorrow Theater is the Portland Art Museum’s PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow’s “lively creative hub for cultural snackers who are not content to be contained.”
November 2, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Events
Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Indianapolis
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a somber occasion but rather a celebration of life featuring colorful festivals, music, and food.
November 1, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Events
Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Portland
Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is not a somber occasion but rather a celebration of life featuring colorful festivities, music, and food.
October 31, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Here’s what to do with your fall pumpkins and leaves
Find out how to safely dispose of old pumpkins and leaves ahead of the holidays.
October 31, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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