“Weaponized Charges of Antisemitism”: Human Rights Advocates Reject Councilors’ Characterizations of Investment Policy
Eric Zimmerman claimed progressive councilors’ efforts to divest from companies supporting global human rights abuses is antisemitic. Human rights advocates are crying foul.
Second Run Portland: Eight Gorgeous Horror Films to Catch This Month
Break up your slasher marathons with haunting beauty revived on the big screen.
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 2–4, 2026
Portland Greek Festival, Fall Fest, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
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The History of Concrete Follows the Fracture
Fans of HBO docuseries How To with John Wilson can now enjoy his idiosyncratic storytelling style for a whole movie.
A Battle Over Growth Threatens the Fabric of a Small Oregon City
As data centers proliferate, residents in North Plains tried to prevent an urban growth boundary expansion. They were met with new state legislation that exempts the major land use decision from being blocked by voter referendums.
How Portland Became a Player in the Comic Book Industry
Move over, New York City—comics artists have flocked to Portland, and for good reason.
Black Zombie Will School You Like a Real-Life Monsters High
Documentary filmmaker Maya Annik Bedford tells the tale of how the zombie traveled from Haiti to Hollywood
Mayor Wilson Rams Through Massive Fossil Fuel Deal in Second-Ever Tie-Breaking Vote
Despite the public’s deafening calls for stronger enforcement measures, ISQ will take over Zenith Energy’s role at the controversial CEI Hub with no additional changes.
Biding His Primetime: Robert Pattinson Attains Peak Weird Guy Form
Director Lance Oppenheim’s debut is a seething 2000s fever dream.
All You Can Eat at Alma
The Balkan restaurant serves up an all-you-can-eat feast of small plates for $55.
Portland Vampire Novel Coffin Moon Will Be Adapted for a TV Series
Paramount TV and Iron Ocean are developing Keith Rosson’s supernatural page-turner set in the Rose City.
Romancing Portland Taught Me How to Embrace Writing Smut
For your pleasure, we attended the Rose City’s new romance pop culture fest in a tall powdered wig.
State Complaints Allege Portland Police Chief Broke State Rules Prohibiting Political Activity
New complaints ask state elections office to investigate whether Chief Bob Day is using his position and influence to try to unseat a city councilor.
Portland Fire Treats Fans to a 90-82 Win Against Valkyries to Close Season
“Just one time—we have to beat them just one time,” a gleeful Carla Leite said.
How a Chicken Beauty Contest Ended Up Meaning Something
Portland’s most attractive chickens gave the crowd something to cluck about.
The Richmond Club Revamps a Classic Division Street Bar
The team from Double Dragon has taken over with chicken frites, burnt honey cheesecake, and an oolong old fashioned.