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How To Responsibly Dispose of Holiday Waste in Portland
From torn up wrapping paper to that wilting Christmas tree dropping pine needles all over your rug, here are some tips for recycling and...

How to Stay Cozy and Save Money on Your Energy Costs in Portland This Winter
Keeping your home warm and cozy over the course of a Portland winter is expensive. But a few simple steps can lower your costs and keep y...
What's the Deal With 311, Portland's Nonemergency Line?
Where should you report potholes, dangerous intersections, graffiti, and other problems that need fixing? There is a one-stop shop for fi...
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How To Responsibly Dispose of Holiday Waste in Portland
From torn up wrapping paper to that wilting Christmas tree dropping pine needles all over your rug, here are some tips for recycling and...

How to Stay Cozy and Save Money on Your Energy Costs in Portland This Winter
Keeping your home warm and cozy over the course of a Portland winter is expensive. But a few simple steps can lower your costs and keep y...

What's the Deal With 311, Portland's Nonemergency Line?
Where should you report potholes, dangerous intersections, graffiti, and other problems that need fixing? There is a one-stop shop for fi...
Where to Ditch Your Hand-me-downs in Portland
The seasons are changing. Maybe you’re noticing there’s a heap of shirts, pants, or even jackets and sweaters you don’t wear (or fit into...

The Best Cheap Eats in Portland
These are the best affordable meals in Portland.
The New Recycling Rules in Portland
What does Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act mean for what you can — and can't — recycle in Portland?
7 Free Things You Can Get From Multnomah County Library
A Multnomah County library card gets you so much more than free books. Here’s what else you can get at no extra charge.

Latest articles
Where to Ditch Your Hand-me-downs in Portland
The seasons are changing. Maybe you’re noticing there’s a heap of shirts, pants, or even jackets and sweaters you don’t wear (or fit into...

The Best Cheap Eats in Portland
These are the best affordable meals in Portland.
The New Recycling Rules in Portland
What does Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act mean for what you can — and can't — recycle in Portland?
7 Free Things You Can Get From Multnomah County Library
A Multnomah County library card gets you so much more than free books. Here’s what else you can get at no extra charge.

Prepare Your Portland Home For Allergy Season
How to beat allergy season in Portland: Take these steps to control allergens in your home. Your sinuses will thank you.

What To Do in March 2025 in Portland
February is Portland’s dreariest month, so you may be ready for a quick injection of joy. Here’s some of what the city has to offer right...

What To Do in Portland in February 2025
It’s still going to be dark, cold, and rainy (with a chance of snow). But here are some fun options and practical advice for the month ah...
