Portland Playhouse has put on plenty of musicals before, but director Brian Weaver says: “we’ve never done anything as shamelessly ridiculous as this.” ...

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Tough choices” is public officials’ shorthand for this year’s budget cycle. In Portland’s Community and Economic Development service area, the mayor and his administrators have turned to cutting ...

The popularity of pickleball has skyrocketed over the last few years, proving the sport’s staying power for all ages and ...

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There are not many filmmakers for whom you could create a six-day, round-the-clock marathon,” said Brendan Nagle, who’s ...

This week, we have devastating food news to report: a local food cart owner was detained by ICE last week and is being held ...

Am I wrong to think a relationship isn’t realistic for me? I think I’ve been sold an idea of love that doesn’t apply to my ...

It’s déjà vu all over again. Another sold out Moda Center, another 15+ point second half lead for the Portland Trail Blazers, and another double digit loss—114-93—to the San Antonio Spurs. The Blazers ...

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Portland City Council is poised to adopt a new funding mechanism for the city’s cash-strapped transportation bureau, in the ...

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