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Best of Portland 2018

Two Portlanders Converted an Old Willamette Week Box Into a Neighborhood Movie Swap

Two Portlanders Converted an Old Willamette Week Box Into a Neighborhood Movie Swap

By Matthew SingerJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

This Portland Instagram Account Is Straight Trash—and That’s the Whole Point.

This Portland Instagram Account Is Straight Trash—and That’s the Whole Point.

By Meira GebelJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

In Troubling Times, the Oregon Zoo is Doing the Most to Keep the Internet Cute

In Troubling Times, the Oregon Zoo is Doing the Most to Keep the Internet Cute

By Shannon GormleyJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

This Former Taxi Driver Spent the Pandemic Delivering Mushrooms Door to Door

This Former Taxi Driver Spent the Pandemic Delivering Mushrooms Door to Door

By Jay HortonJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

Fed Up With Dating Apps, This Portlander Started Her Own Low-Tech Matchmaking Service

Fed Up With Dating Apps, This Portlander Started Her Own Low-Tech Matchmaking Service

By Meira GebelJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

Go Girl Ride Wants to Make Women and Nonbinary Passengers Feel More Comfortable When Calling for a Lift.

Go Girl Ride Wants to Make Women and Nonbinary Passengers Feel More Comfortable When Calling for a Lift.

By Brianna WheelerJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

Mutt’s Coffee Puts Images of Rescue Dogs on Its Bags to Support Pet Adoption

Mutt’s Coffee Puts Images of Rescue Dogs on Its Bags to Support Pet Adoption

By Lauren YoshikoJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

At the Coffee Stand Inside Muji, a Robot Barista Will Make You a Latte, Complete with Milk Foam Art.

At the Coffee Stand Inside Muji, a Robot Barista Will Make You a Latte, Complete with Milk Foam Art.

By Suzette SmithJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

Portland Still Doesn’t Have Major League Baseball, but It Does Have a New Coffee Shop Owned by a World Series Champion

Portland Still Doesn’t Have Major League Baseball, but It Does Have a New Coffee Shop Owned by a World Series Champion

By Robert HamJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

The Rice Bowl Posse, a Coalition of Portland AAPI Chefs, Forms a United Front to Oppose Anti-Asian Hate.

The Rice Bowl Posse, a Coalition of Portland AAPI Chefs, Forms a United Front to Oppose Anti-Asian Hate.

By Lauren YoshikoJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

When This Portland Chef Lost His Job, He Took His Culinary Skills on the Road—Literally.

When This Portland Chef Lost His Job, He Took His Culinary Skills on the Road—Literally.

By Sophie PeelJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

On His DIY YouTube Series, Comedian Jake Silberman Plays Reporter, With Hilarious Results

On His DIY YouTube Series, Comedian Jake Silberman Plays Reporter, With Hilarious Results

By Anthony EffingerJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

This Portland Party Promoter Worked to Keep the Queer Scene Connected During the Pandemic.

This Portland Party Promoter Worked to Keep the Queer Scene Connected During the Pandemic.

By Andrew JankowskiJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

Portland’s Favorite Graffiti Tag Is Penis Girl.

Portland’s Favorite Graffiti Tag Is Penis Girl.

By Suzette SmithJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT

Arby’s Has the Meats. This Portlander Has the Fast Food Chain’s Old Signs.

Arby’s Has the Meats. This Portlander Has the Fast Food Chain’s Old Signs.

By Matthew SingerJuly 21, 2021 at 5:30 am PDT