Portland

Portland, Oregon is a vibrant city known for its food, craft beer, and coffee culture, as well as its commitment to sustainability and green spaces. With a thriving arts and music scene, friendly locals, and stunning natural surroundings, Portland is a must-visit destination for travelers and a beloved home for residents.

This 3-Story Portland Hardware Store Feels Like a Museum Full of Hidden Treasures

Portland has never been a city that settles for ordinary. It’s a place where creativity spills into the streets, where old buildings are given new life, and where some of the most memorable spots are the ones you stumble into by accident. That spirit is alive and well at Hippo Hardware &...

The 42 Best Oregon Mom & Pop Restaurants to Eat At in 2026

We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations from friends all over the state, we realized that wasn't going to work. "Mom & Pop" encompasses so...

This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979

There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case quietly calls your name before you even sit down. In Tigard, Oregon, that place is Banning's Restaurant...

This Chill Pizza Spot Serves Up A Slice Of Serious Flavor In Portland

New York-style pizza, Portland attitude. Baby Doll Pizza is known for bold flavors, big slices, and an offbeat vibe.

FBI Rejoins Kyron Horman Investigation as Thousands of Case Files Go Digital

Nearly 15 years after Kyron Horman vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, the case is receiving renewed attention. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with Gresham Police detectives, has been working over the past year to digitize and reorganize the entire...
Take a Virtual Tour Through This Famous Japanese Garden in Oregon

Take a Virtual Tour Through This Famous Japanese Garden in Oregon

Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has become an Oregon gem and a Portland treasure and is much...

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