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Portland airport has finished its 11-year, $2. 15 B renovation. Here's what it looks like now
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (571+ words) It's done. The Portland International Airport's 11-year, $2. 15 billion renovation " which transformed it into a wood-beamed, live-forest regional travel hub " is officially complete. That's according to the Port of Portland, which celebrated the completion of its main terminal reconstruction project Tuesday....
How an outdoor quilt show transforms an entire Oregon town into a colorful textile wonderland
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1777+ words) Kimberly Tressler of Thread & Hen Fabric Co. in Grants Pass dreams of hanging a sign on her closed front door July 11: "Gone to Sisters." Her customers will understand that Tressler, along with more than 10, 000 other enthusiasts, is spending that day…...
Oregon just earned a coveted spot among America's nerdiest states, but there's a troubling twist
3+ day, 31+ min ago (424+ words) Oregon has been ranked one of the nerdiest states in America in a newly-released study. The report from Hard Rock Bet analyzed all 50 states using a methodology that included the number of comic conventions, STEM workers, comic book and gaming…...
The heartwarming transformation of a teen who went from isolation to representing Oregon on a national stage
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1371+ words) The mere mention of the moment makes Jami Flicker recoil. Her disabled daughter, Sophie Flicker, was pulling away from school. She was growing more isolated and losing confidence, and her emotions were swinging wildly. She was changing, and not for…...
Author Jeff Vander Meer, a new Oregonian, on walking, writing and why he loves Portland
2+ week, 31+ min ago (136+ words) Author Jeff Vander Meer, best known for the creepy alien nature at the heart of his Southern Reach series, is suddenly engrossed in a different landscape completely: the neighborhoods of Portland. On this week's episode of the Peak Northwest podcast,…...
Oregon City's newest sushi restaurant specializes in an ingredient rarely seen on local menus
2+ week, 3+ day ago (431+ words) One of the newest restaurants in downtown Oregon City brings Japanese and Chinese cuisine to a renovated, historic Main Street property. Ginza Sushi & Asian Fusion, which opened Feb. 22, is the latest venture from owners Qing Tan and her husband, Guo…...
Is bringing an air mattress camping really "glamping?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (432+ words) There's an unspoken rulebook in camping culture, and if you've ever second-guessed yourself for tossing a throw pillow into your tent, you already know it exists. On the latest episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, co-host Chiara Profenna made her…...
The secret ingredient behind Portland's best restaurant and bar patios of 2026
2+ week, 5+ day ago (215+ words) Portland's best restaurant and bar patios all feature at least a few ingredients from the following recipe: good food, great drinks, warm service, sun-soaked spaces and " best of all " stunning views of the West Hills or Cascade mountains. After finding…...
Oregon railroad wins very specific award for its holiday train ride
2+ week, 6+ day ago (245+ words) Oregon's holiday train rides are beloved, but one excursion is getting a little extra attention this offseason. Mount Hood Railroad announced Thursday that its Polar Express Train Ride, based on the popular children's book by the same name, was named…...
Oregon was just called one of the worst states for a road trip. What gives?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (638+ words) Oregon is an idyllic place for a summer road trip, with a sprawling network of state, national and local parks that give access to truly stunning natural wonders spread out across diverse terrain. Not to mention the abundance of amazing…...