Now that we’re in the thick of Portland's pollening and have been enjoying some ridiculously gorgeous days, we’ve also been loving some new tunes perfectly primed for sunny weather soundtracks. This ...

What is wrong with this picture? I’m a victim of domestic violence who’s now homeless because the systems that are supposed to help are buried in bureaucracy. I’ve provided mountains of documentation ...

I’ve put a lot of work in to get where I am and I know it’s not as far most people who barely try. I made some big mistakes and set myself back pretty far, but I didn’t really have an advantage to ...

Portland General Electric’s proposed utility project in Forest Park, which would require removing nearly 400 trees in order ...

Dear SKAM, Hey buddy, how have you been over these past few weeks? Having a very interesting time, I bet. It sounds like you've been a very busy boy, burning bridges and pissing people off left and ...

On god, this is the last time I claim this to be the most poppin’ week for live music in Portland! Because I reckon every ...

My wife and I are socially monogamous but have a DADT arrangement that applies if we’re not in our home city. While my wife ...

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For fans of Broadcast, Stereolab, Darci Phenix This pursuit of understanding and connection is deeply embedded in the works ...

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I know the instinct—to show others, to say *look at this, it’s happening.* You want to raise awareness, to warn people. But when you share it, when you repeat it, even in outrage, you help it spread.