The Top 32 Events in Portland This Week: Jan 12–18, 2026
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Multi-Day You may have seen singer-songwriter Anna Tivel play Pickathon, on NPR's Tiny Desk, or at her album release show at OMSI’s planetarium. As a warm welcome to the new year, the indie folk-rock artist hosts a two-hour song share...
Hey Portland, up for a completely dry week? Monday starts 5+ days of no...
How does an entire week of no umbrellas or raincoats sound? If you commute to work or school by bus, by feet, or by bike, you’ll be dry each day this week. And temperatures will be almost spring-like. The National Weather Service says a quite rare and sturdy high...
Brewing Into the Future: How pFriem Family Brewers Is Navigating Craft Beer’s Next Chapter
Hood River, OR – As the craft beer market continues to mature, pFriem Family Brewers is approaching 2026 with a clear-eyed focus on longevity, grounded in the belief that breweries built on quality, collaboration, and purpose will help shape what comes next. As consumer preferences in the beverage space...
Portland Iranians rally in support of protesters amid communication blackout
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Iranian immigrants in Portland rallied at Pioneer Square Sunday to support protesters in their home country, saying they haven’t been able to communicate with loved ones for days due to an ongoing internet blackout. Leila Boini, who moved to Portland from Iran, said she watched...
Roger Dorband’s Eco Imagination
The lasting impact of the photographer, writer and environmental advocate who died in October 2025, and whose work and life are honored in an exhibit at Astoria's RiverSea Gallery through February 10. Roger Dorband, comrade and fierce leader in the struggle to save the forests of the Pacific Northwest, joined...
Peter Lev Was a Climber, Snow Scientist, Father, and Steward of the Mountains
Every January, we share a tribute to members of our community who we lost last year. Some were legends, others were pillars of their community, all were climbers. Read the full tribute to Climbers We Lost in 2025 here. Peter Lev, 85, April 27. Whether climbing or studying snow and...
Portland re-opens Oregon’s only container terminal
The Port of Portland on Thursday officially opened Oregon Container Terminal (OCT), amid hopes that the latest private management agreement will help revive the former Terminal 6 as a competitive option for shippers in Oregon, southwest Washington and Idaho. “Global connections like these give Oregon a competitive...
Beaverton PD: Duo steals $100K in goods from storage units, including high-value Nikes
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — Two men are facing burglary charges, accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of stuff from a Beaverton storage building, including a high-value collection of Nike shoes. Dustin Kosmecki, 47, and Corey Schmidt, 45, both from Portland, are booked into the Washington County Jail. According...
One person rescued after NE Portland house fire
One person was rescued after a house fire in Northeast Portland early Monday morning, officials said.
Man Shot By Federal Agents In Portland Arrested, Faces Federal Charges
PORTLAND, OR – The driver shot by federal law enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Portland last week has been arrested and is expected to face federal charges related to the incident. He was scheduled to appear in federal court on Monday. Federal authorities identified the driver as...

















