Meira Gebel

Portland

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Articles

GOP budget plan could sell off millions of Oregon public land acres

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Eagle Creek, pictured here, is part of a vast swath of public land eligible for sale under a GOP-led budget bill. Photo: Meira Gebel/AxiosNearly 22 million acres of federal public land in Oregon could be eligible for sale if Congress passes the Trump administration's budget bill, according to a new analysis by a conservation nonprofit.
Portland bakery, Willamette Valley chef win 2025 James Beard Awards

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

JinJu owners in Jin Caldwell (left) and Kyurim "Q" Lee won for outstanding bakery. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/AxiosPortland's JinJu Patisserie, a Korean-inspired assorted dessert shop, and a Willamette Valley chef won big at the 35th annual James Beard Awards in Chicago Monday. Why it matters: Rose City's continued presence in recent years at the awards, which honor excellence in food, wine, baking and hospitality, cements its status as one of America's most innovative food cities.
Bloc Party ignites nostalgia at Moda

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

The over-under of the band playing "This Modern Love" is pretty high. Photo: Scott Legato/Getty ImagesBloc Party, the genre-blending, London-based band that dominated early-aughts airwaves, is bringing their 20th anniversary tour of album "Silent Alarm" to Moda Center. Feel old yet? The vibe: Like taking a time machine back to 2005. You may even see a few fedoras and button-down vests over band tees.
Portland housing sales skew toward older homes

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Data: Redfin analysis of MLS records; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios VisualsHalf of the homes purchased in Portland last year were more than 30 years old, according to a recent Redfin report. The big picture: A major construction slowdown here and across the nation "has fast-tracked the aging of America's housing stock," per Redfin. The median Portland home bought in Portland in 2024 was 31 years old — slightly younger than the U.S. average of 36.
Get your hands on Hood strawberries before they vanish

1 week ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Don't let the season pass you by. Photo: Emily Elconin/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThis may be the last week of the extremely short Hood strawberry season — so get them while you still can. State of play: Hood strawberries are one of Oregon's most popular varieties due to their deep crimson shade, soft melt-in-your-mouth texture and super sweet taste.
Morning disco vibes at Never Coffee downtown

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Wake up and dance to a vinyl DJ set by Portland-based visual artist Philipp ZurmÃ¶hle at Never Coffee's downtown. Zoom in: It's part of a larger movement to bring nightlife to the daytime. If you go: Never Morning Music (at 537 SW 12th Ave.) is tomorrow from 9am to 12pm.
Where to eat late in Portland: 10 top spots open after 9pm

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosPortland can be a sleepy city. Many businesses (and some residents) go to bed before 9pm, making it difficult for night owls to find a good meal that isn't fast food. The big picture: Luckily, there are still some great late-night options. You just need to know where to look. Here are 10 spots worth going out of your way for when the midnight munchies hit.
1 good thing to go

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

It's finally 9pm sunset season — but only for a short window, starting tonight through July 8. Get those late-night porch or riverside hangs in while you can.
No-mow lawns: Portlanders planted these native species instead

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

One resident tore out their lawn grass and scattered seeds to plant some maple and oak trees. Photo: Craig WilliamsMore Portlanders are swapping grass for low-maintenance yards filled with native species. Why it matters: Grass requires a lot of mowing and water. Plus: Local water bills can be notoriously high, while climate change is raising the chances of more drought-like conditions in the future.
Farag's patio pop-up: Portland summer favorite returns

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Meira Gebel

The gates will be opening back up soon. Photo: Meira Gebel/AxiosFarag's, the mezcal and wine bar with Egyptian small plates located in Güero's back patio, reopens this Saturday. Catch up quick: Head chef and owner of Güero, Megan Sanchez, uses the space behind the torta restaurant each summer to host a pop-up.