This Oregon Farm Stay Comes With Alpacas and Wide-Open Skies
Somewhere along a quiet stretch of Oregon Route 213, the world slows down in the best possible way. Marquam Hill Ranch sits tucked into the rolling hills south of Portland, and the moment you turn off the highway, you can already feel the shift. Fluffy, long-necked alpacas peer at you...
Portland City Officials Support Advancement of SB 1501 for State Involvement in Moda Center
Portland, OR. — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and City Council members issued a joint statement Thursday following the Senate Committee on Rules’ passage of Senate Bill 1501, legislation that would permit the State of Oregon to take on a formal role in renovating the Moda Center. SB 1501...
PHOTOS: 3 sent to hospital after firefighter rescue of overturned car in Vancouver crash
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three people were sent to the hospital after they were successfully rescued from an overturned vehicle following a car crash in Vancouver on Friday. Just before 2:30 p.m., Vancouver firefighters responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Northeast 117th Avenue and Northeast 87th...
Swickard Group buys Five Oak building in downtown Portland
A Nevada company has paid more than $10 million for the Five Oak building. Swickard Group previously acquired the U.S. Bancorp Tower in downtown. The purchase was made in cash without debt or institutional financing. Unico Properties is the property manager for both Five Oak and ‘Big Pink’. U.S....
New Spot Dorothy’s to Open in Southeast Portland
A new concept, Dorothy’s, is set to open in Southeast Portland, according to a liquor license application filed with the city. Dorothy’s is set to open in a corner space in a small shopping plaza on 3534 SE 52nd Ave., anchored by Midpoint Food and Drink. The space Dorothy’s is set to open in is currently occupied by...
Providence Oregon CEO Discusses “Joint Decision” With Insurer to Restrict Access to Specialty Care
As WW recently reported, many low-income Portlanders have lost a key pathway to Providence health system specialists—the result of a Medicaid insurance network change that went into effect this month. CareOregon, which runs the affected plan, says its broader provider network is adequate to absorb the changes. Some...
Gen X is quietly becoming the most financially squeezed generation in America, and nobody...
Tension: Gen X is entering peak earning years while absorbing financial obligations from both aging parents and adult children, and the policy infrastructure meant to help families in crisis was designed for everyone except them. Noise: The conversation about economic hardship in America focuses on young adults...
MINISO opens location at Gresham Town Fair Shopping Center
A festive new store has brought a dizzying array of items to Gresham — perfect to find a gift for a loved one, a beloved toy for a kid, or something to treat yourself. MINISO had a grand opening celebration for its Gresham store Saturday, Feb. 28, after a soft-launch earlier in the month. The shop, known for its...
Pearl District homeless shelter faces lawsuit threat over neighborhood conditions
A Pearl District apartment complex has filed a tort claim against the city of Portland, alleging the low-barrier overnight homeless shelter on NW Northrup Street has created nuisance conditions in the surrounding neighborhood.
The Private Oregon Garden That Feels Like A Botanical Dream
Perched above the Willamette River, Elk Rock Garden feels like a secret world waiting behind garden gates. This remarkable private garden blends natural beauty with artistic design, creating a peaceful escape that feels both intimate and grand. Stone paths wind through rare plants, alpine treasures, and carefully...

















