Meira Gebel

Portland

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This fine dining Japanese restaurant opens in downtown Portland

1 day ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Nodoguro's new space inside the historic Morgan Building looks a lot different than any of the restaurant's other iterations. Photo: Courtesy of NodoguroNodoguro, one of Portland's top Japanese fine-dining destinations, opens its new downtown restaurant Friday — a major move for chef-owner Ryan Roadhouse and a big win for the struggling central city.
Portland’s Peninsula Park fountain down for repairs

2 days ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

The cascading centerpiece of this popular Portland park has been offline for more than a week. Joby is eagerly awaiting its return. Photo: Meira Gebel/AxiosOne of Portland's summer staples — the Peninsula Park fountain — has been offline for more than a week due to a motor failure. But don't worry: Portland Parks & Recreation crews recently completed a repair and it should be up and running again next week, spokesperson Mark Ross told Axios.
Oregon hasn't spent the majority of federal funds from 2020 wildfires

2 days ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Thousands of Oregonians lost their homes in the 2020 wildfires. Photo: Go Nakamura/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe majority of the $422 million in federal funds Congress approved four years ago to address the devastation from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires remains untouched, according to the Oregon Journalism Project. The big picture: The agency tasked with distributing the money, Oregon Housing and Community Services, has spent less than 10% since 2021, per the news organization.
Portland's Washington Park reservoir reopens to public after renovation

3 days ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

An archival photo of Washington Park reservoir circa 1900. Photo: Courtesy of Portland Water Bureau Y'all know your stuff! We're blown away by the number of correct answers this week. Joby was standing at the newly renovated, $211 million Washington Park reservoir, which reopens to the public next weekend for the first time in decades.
The ticket to soaring a hot restaurant reservation in Portland

3 days ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Data: Resy; Chart: Axios VisualsIf you can't score a seat at one of Portland's hottest restaurants, try a later reservation time. Zoom in: Nearly half (42%) of Resy reservations in Portland were made during the 5-7pm window in 2024, according to data shared with Axios. Compare that with only 9% booked during the 8 o'clock hour. The bottom line: We get it. Portland's a . But there's plenty of coffee options here to ensure you finally get the chance to go to Kann.
June in Portland: Ramy Youssef, 8 Seconds Rodeo, Horror Film Fest and more

3 days ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Ramy Youssef is bringing a new stand-up special to the Newmark Theatre later this month. Photo: Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone via Getty ImagesIt's finally the time of year we all wait for — when each weekend is filled with fairs, festivals, food and friends. Here are seven events to mark on your calendar this month. Peach Pit & Briston MaroneySaturdayIndie rock is back at Edgefield, baby.
Portland is no longer an outlier in the anti-fluoride debate

4 days ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosPortland is no longer an outlier in its rejection of fluoride in drinking water. Recent bans in two states have put the city in step with a growing national trend — one increasingly shaped by politics. Why it matters: Dentists in Portland say they have long seen higher cavity rates and burdens on low-income families to attain adequate oral health linked to the lack of fluoridation. Catch up quick: Portland has never fluoridated its water.
Meet the Beaverton teen representing Oregon in the Scripps Spelling Bee

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Vittal Krishnamurthy, from Beaverton's Meadow Park Middle School, is the only speller representing Oregon. Photo: Courtesy of Craig Hudson / Scripps National Spelling BeeEighth grader Vittal Krishnamurthy from Beaverton's Meadow Park Middle School made it to the semifinals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee yesterday, but was eliminated in the ninth round. State of spelling: The 13 year old incorrectly guessed the spelling of the word guimbard, a musical instrument.
This popular Filipino fast food chain has finally landed in Oregon

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Expect long lines on opening day and a few days after. Photo: Courtesy of JollibeeFilipino-style fried chicken lovers from across the Portland metro will be flocking to Hillsboro Friday for the grand opening of Oregon's first Jollibee. Catch up quick: The fast-food chain has a strong presence in Southeast Asia and is rapidly expanding its footprint in the U.S. and Canada, with nearly 100 stores. It opened its first Pacific Northwest restaurant in Seattle last year.
This overlooked Oregon ecosystem is a carbon storing powerhouse

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

A tidal swamp, like one on the Columbia River pictured here, store loads of carbon. Photo: Courtesy of Chris JanousekTidal forests — those swampy, woody wetlands packed with dense vegetation along the Pacific Northwest coastline — have recently emerged as carbon storage powerhouses, a recent study found.