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Eco-branded shoe maker Allbirds puts a bird on it with new Portland design headquarters

Portland Business Journal 8/11 10:46A Jonathan Bach

The new move of a nationally recognized brand into the region injects a note of optimism into Portland.

Five Things for Thursday, including downtown Portland real estate and an Elon Musk observer

Portland Business Journal 8/11 5:00A Christopher Bjorke

Good morning. It's looking like a great Thursday. Here are today's Five Things. Another day brings more news about the future of downtown's office real estate. The latest big...

Portland-based Pacific West Bank names new president

Portland Business Journal 8/11 4:18A Christopher Bjorke

The Portland bank promotes its CFO to a new role.

Forty-nine people killed this year in Portland

Portland Tribune 8/10 9:00P Jim Redden

Te latest victim was shot to death in Southeast Portland on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Portland recorded its 49th homicide of the year on Wednesday, Aug. 10. A total of 88 people were killed in all of 2021....

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WashCo jury indicts 14 for catalytic converter trafficking

Portland Tribune 8/10 9:00P Sally Segar

Beaverton police said they began investigating in late 2021 after learning a Beaverton man was selling stolen parts. A Washington County jury has indicted 14 people with charges related to an...

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Portland Tattoo Artist Alena Chun on Social Media Cred, Why Her Shop’s Not for Everyone, and More

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 8/11 11:54A Matthew Trueherz

Owner and Portland tattoo artist Alena Chun discusses her relationship to the American Traditional style and why her shop's not for everyone.

Thank You, Nice Portland Bicyclist

Portland Mercury 8/11 9:48A Anonymous

by Anonymous I've been doing my best to save money. I sold my car with the plan to start biking to work instead. So of course, after the first day, I realize it's all too...

Don't Eat Gluten? You Still Have Plenty of Options During Portland Burger Week!

Portland Mercury 8/11 9:00A EverOut Staff

by EverOut Staff It's almost time for New Seasons Presents The Mercury's Portland Burger Week , and we're drooling over all of the incredible $8 burgers that will be available...

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Shady Hikes and Picnic Spots for Hot Days in and around Portland

Portland Monthly (Travel & Outdoors) 8/11 8:36A Michelle Harris

From the fir frenzy of North Portland’s Columbia Park to a tree-lined trail on Sauvie Island, here are a few places to celebrate the shadows.

Multnomah County Voters Will Weigh in On Voting Rights, Jail Inspections, and Ranked Choice Voting...

Portland Mercury 8/11 8:17A Isabella Garcia

Multnomah County Commissioners approved all seven of the proposed county charter amendments Thursday by Isabella Garcia The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously...

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At Akadi 2.0, Fatou Outtara Is Cooking Her Way

Portland Monthly (Food) 8/9 2:22P Katherine Chew Hamilton

From innovative suya wings and soursop cheesecake to classic spinach stew, Portland’s landmark West African restaurant has reached new heights.

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10 Portland Stores on Our Radar Screens Right Now

Portland Monthly (Style & Shopping) 8/11 11:08A Julia Silverman

From new boutiques to old favorites in new spaces to under-the-radar spots, head to these Rose City gems the next time you need to scratch your shopping itch.

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PBOT releases plan for bike lane around Elk Fountain statue

Bike Portland 8/11 11:50A Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

(Source: PBOT) After months of speculation and back-and-forth at City Hall, the Portland Bureau of Transportation just announced they will stripe a bike lane on SW Main between 3rd and 4th avenues....

Tell TriMet how they should spend $183 million

Bike Portland 8/11 10:29A Taylor Griggs (Staff Writer)

TriMet s STIF budget priorities, charted. (Source: TriMet) TriMet, Portland s regional transit agency, has plans for how to spend funds from the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF ) in...

The Ride: Connecting across the Clackamas River

Bike Portland 8/11 9:23A Josh Ross (Contributor)

A ride recap from our adventurous contributor Josh Ross . When it comes to cycling from Portland to surrounding areas, the more you stretch out distances the more you run into the realities of...

Beaverton gets $2 million grant for ‘Downtown Loop’ project

Bike Portland 8/11 7:53A Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Rendering of Downtown Loop possibility. (Source: Walker Macy) (Source: City of Beaverton) A major project that could completely redesign Beaverton s downtown loop has received its first injection of...

Be aware: Dangerous bump as you approach Blumenauer Bridge

Bike Portland 8/11 6:30A Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Red arrows show bump location. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Note: I m well aware that some Portlanders (especially some who work for the City of Portland) think that I complain too much. I...

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Maximalist Manor: Must-See Oklahoma Castle Priced Below a Million Bucks

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 10:30A Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com A 1,950-square-foot, ranch-style house that was transformed into a 8,551-square-foot Oklahoma castle recently had a royal price reduction. The Norman, OK , home was initially listed...

‘Dream Home Makeover’ Reveals the Living Room Design Rule To Break Right Now

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 9:00A Lisa Johnson Mandell

HGTV On Dream Home Makeover, Shea and Syd McGee know that big, spacious houses come with one huge downside: The spaces lack that intimate, cozy, family-friendly feel. In the episode The Dream in Dream...

An Astonishing Look at America’s New ‘Buyer-Friendly’ Housing Market—and How Sellers May Ruin It

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 8:14A Judy Dutton

Getty Images America s housing market has been brutal on homebuyers for the past two years—but at long last, signs suggest that the worst of it might be over. “How’s the Housing Market This Week?” is...

Mortgage Rates Tick Back Up Above 5%, Another Challenge for First-Time Home Buyers

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 7:15A Aarthi Swaminathan

Getty Images The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.22% as of August 11,  according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday—up 23 basis points from the previous week. One basis point is equal...

Ben Affleck Lists His Pacific Palisades Estate for $30M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 4:00A Claudine Zap

Getty Images / MLS / Realtor.com Now that Ben Affleck is married to his on-again, off-again flame, superstar Jennifer Lopez , he no longer has a need for his bachelor pad. The Oscar winner has listed...

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