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Have you ever fancied exploring a metro area entirely by transit?

A Wilsonville math teacher rode to all 95 MAX 🚈 stations in Portland metro area for a world record.
Wilsonville math teacher rides to all 95 MAX stations for world record
Marty Valentine became the first person with an official record for a TriMet MAX "speedrun."
www.opb.org
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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This is great to see:

🌉 New Hood River-White Salmon bridge is moving forward!
www.koin.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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In Oregon’s star wine region, climate change is challenging pinot noir’s dominance
In Oregon’s star wine region, climate change is challenging pinot noir’s dominance
Climate change is reshaping the Willamette Valley’s signature grape.
www.opb.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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9 Portland Stops I Nearly Skipped but Ended Up Loving
9 Portland Stops I Nearly Skipped but Ended Up Loving | Backroad Planet
Portland turned simple stops into surprising highlights that made the trip feel more personal.
backroadplanet.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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🚍 Seattle to Portland: What a 12-hour public transit trip looks like
Seattle to Portland: What a 12-hour public transit trip looks like
There are many ways to go from Seattle to Portland.
www.columbian.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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I really like Hachi, and I'm so pleased that they seem to be doing well (there's consistently a waitlist late at night on weekends) www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/...
Meet the affordable izakaya Portland didn’t know it needed (review)
Though not revolutionizing the izakaya, this new downtown Portland restaurant nail its most important aspect, our critic writes.
www.oregonlive.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Inside Portland Art Museum's $116 million Rothko Pavilion expansion. The museum reopens to the public on Nov. 20.
djcoregon.com/news/2025/11...
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Join us tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 15 for the Waterways, Real & Metaphoric ride! This is a relaxed pace ride (8-10 mph) along low-stress bikeways, about 9 miles long. Perfect for folks new to Portland, new to the bike or just getting back on their wheels.

www.portland.gov/transportati...
Waterways, Real and Metaphoric Ride
This is a no-drop, easy-pace loop ride perfect for folks new to the bike or just getting back on their wheels. About 9 miles long, round trip, mostly in the inner eastside and downtown.
www.portland.gov
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Bluesky praise for Seattle. We'll take it. ☺️
josephpolitano.bsky.social Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 9d
Almost certainly Seattle. Population went from 600k->800k, the city went from no rail system to a top-10 busiest network, region became an absolute economic powerhouse, there’s a total transformation of the waterfront, and so much more
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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OSU, PSU and UO contribute over $9 billion in combined economic impact to Oregon.

www.opb.org/article/2025...
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Willamette Falls Trust, with $75M in hand, seeks transformational development at historic waterfall
Willamette Falls Trust, with $75M in hand, seeks transformational development at historic waterfall
Former Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is steering the “Indigenous led” project in West Linn.
www.oregonlive.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Columbia Gorge Design Trail: These are the hotels design-minded architects visit

www.oregonlive.com/travel/2025/...
Columbia Gorge Design Trail: These are the hotels design-minded architects visit
The Architectural Foundation of Oregon's new Design Trail showcases meticulously restored historic buildings, including the Lightwell Hotel & Spa.
www.oregonlive.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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The Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts is now open in #Portland.

Check it out!
nwmoca.org
Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts Set to Open This Month
The hub for the comics industry has been four years in the making.
www.wweek.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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📅 June 9, 2026
Bend, Oregon
Jim Gaffigan bringing the laughs to Hayden Homes Amphitheater in 2026
Standup comedian Jim Gaffigan is coming to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in 2026. Tickets go on sale this week.
www.centraloregondaily.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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In a positive sign for downtown Seattle, @barnesandnoble.com is taking over the space formerly occupied by @thenorthface.bsky.social.
This retailer is coming back to downtown Seattle
The bookseller will move into 520 Pike Street in the city's Central Business District, per a construction permit filed Monday.
www.seattletimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Can't wait for this to actually become realty! 🚅
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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@wired.com now does travel guides?

Here's their guide to #Portland.
Tech Traveler’s Guide to Portland: Where to Stay, Eat, and Recharge
Skip the tourist traps. Here’s what to do in Portland when you're on and off the clock.
www.wired.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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I really like King County Metro's new ad campaign, centered on transit destinations, much more than Sound Transit's current campaign that paints drivers as mindless zombies.
kingcountymetro.blog/2025/09/02/k...
Add showing a bunch of riders on a bus with bus destination signs above their heads, reading things like "Seattle Center" "library" and "gym sesh" Add showing people biking, going to live music, and taking a polar plunge with Metro ad signs above their heads showing the destinations
October 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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@nytimes.com names Oregon coast highway 101 best for fall road trip 🚗
www.koin.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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New Amtrak Cascades Trainset #1 Goes to Philly! The second round of testing begins soon on the east coast. Thank you to www.youtube.com/@Bronson3333 for the video. 💚🤎🤍
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Article notes: "The first Airos are slated to enter service in Pacific Northwest on the Eugene, Ore.-Vancouver, B.C. Cascades corridor in early 2026."

Can't wait!
October 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Our pretty new train is on its way to the east coast for more tests. In 2026, Amtrak Cascades will operate 8 new trains. The trains feature a Pacific Northwest-inspired design, comfy seats, big windows, and regional food and beverages.
October 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We passed our first tests with flying colors!
The first new Amtrak Cascades train is set to depart the test track in Pueblo, CO following several months of testing. Next, it heads out for more testing on the east coast before starting service in the PNW in 2026. This is the 1st of 7 new trainsets.
The first of eight new Amtrak Cascades trainsets is on the tracks after successfully passing its first round of testing with flying colors. It will travel from Pueblo, Colorado, to the east coast for its next round of testing. Pictured on the end is one of two new ALC-42E locomotives that we are also getting. There are tall, tan-colored grasses in the foreground and blue sky surrounds the trainset. The new trainsets will be in service on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026.
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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KING STREET STATION WELCOMES NEW CAFÉ
Stop by "Café Three03" next time you're at the Seattle station. Located inside King Street Station, they offer a variety of hot and iced drinks, along with breakfast items and hot lunch offerings. The hours are MON-FRI 7am-6pm and SAT-SUN 8am-4pm.
Photo of a new coffee, beverage and food stand at King Street Station. Historic photos of Seattle's King Street Station and the renovation which restored the station line to its former beauty line the back wall. You can order from the counter or select some self-serve items. Photo of a sign at King Street Station's new coffee shop lists the hot and cold coffee, espresso, and teas available for purchase. Prices range from $4 for an Americano to $6 for a caramel macchiato. A photo of a four-tier stack of delicious-looking muffins and bagels in a plastic case sits atop the counter at the new King Street Station coffee shop.
October 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Autumn train rides around the country! Amtrak Cascades makes the list again. Get your tix at www.AmtrakCascades.com
15 Scenic Train Rides Across the U.S. for Stunning Fall Foliage Views
Make the most of leaf-peeping season with a fall foliage train ride through some of America's most stunning landscapes.
www.travelandleisure.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM