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Halloween is fast approaching, so you know what that means: it’s about time we dim the lights, tell a few scary stories, and use it as a good excuse to eat a ton of sweets. If you’re like me, you might like hearing about the spooky quirks…

How prepared are you in the event of a zombie apocalypse? If you’re the type who doesn’t believe a zombie apocalypse can legitimately occur or you just don’t watch zombie media, then the chances are that you’ll be eaten first. Sorry, I…

So, you’re in Portland. Maybe you live here, you just moved in, you’re visiting friends, or you’re here to see the Rose Festival or the Winter Lights or some other big event you’re psyched to see. Whatever it may be, you’re now in Portland,…

So, you’re thinking about holding your wedding at a winery. Maybe you’ve attended a winery wedding before, maybe you’ve had it recommended by a planner, or maybe you’ve just heard about it and are fairly curious. Whatever the reason may…

When you think of the wildest party city in the U.S., what comes to your head? And no, I’m not talking about the celebration-focused retail chain, no matter how strange the people who work there are. Las Vegas is probably the first one…

A new wave of concern has swept over Oregon, and its name is cryptosporidium. If you don’t know it, you should prepare to get familiar, because its presence within the source of Portland’s drinking water is something that should be of…

As yet another heat wave hits the great state of Oregon, it’s understandable that people would get worried over their own wellbeing. While many understand that heat sickness and heatstroke is bad, many aren’t quite aware of just how bad…

“As a Portlander, I’m not satisfied. I think it’s been too long without any real solutions and certainly very substantial funds have been made available — federal funds, state funds — and I think it’s important to put them to better use.”…

From burn pans to cooling plans, Oregon is now in safety mode as it tries its best to stand strong in the face of 100 degree weather. This isn’t the first heat wave they’ve faced, and it won’t be the last, but that isn’t the issue. The…

Have you had a newborn you haven’t been able to spend time with, or a surgery you’ve had to miss weeks of work for? These things can break your bank, especially with unexpected losses or medical accidents that require time off. Well, it may…