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Pee Wee Harrison wanted to fix the graffiti eyesore on Portland’s freeways. He noticed the graffiti was like a weed: “Every time you paint over it, it’s a new canvas and within 48 hours there’s ...

Nestled in an unassuming storefront on NE Fremont Street, Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai is the kind of place that makes you ...

Sorry Gorgeous, the cocktail lounge that opened last October on the rooftop of NOVEL RiNo, seems to be a distillation of the ...

Willamette Valley is Oregon’s answer to Napa, but with fewer crowds and more flannel. If you’re looking for a wine-themed ...