It’s hard to beat a dip in a pool to beat the summer heat!  Take advantage of our research, and enjoy some of outer East Portland’s best spots for splishing and splashing …

Find out more about the work of the folks who put on this cruise-in – and, why they do it …

Take a look at a mind-expanding exhibit that will keep kids thinking, at this new exhibit at Portland’s world-class science museum …

See why more and more people attend concerts presented by this band of mostly mature musicians do perform for the love of the music …

Discover why skippers from all over the Pacific Northwest converged on this historic Southeast Portland body of water – for what they say is their best day of racing during their season …

How many hundreds of folks came out to this fun community event? Take a look at our photos, and you’ll see why we agree with the official participant count – and, why we love bringing you this slice of Americana …

Other than scads of free parking, fun rides and low prices – there’s another reason to take the family to this terrific summer family amusement park …

See why lasting friendships, and a beautiful performance, were just two of the benefits David Douglas School District families received for hosting students from Portland’s ‘sister city’ in Taiwan …

Although we were disappointed that there weren’t any outer East Portland entries – take a look at the fun they had at this year’s event. And, start saving your milk cartons for next year’s event …

Summer is here. Really! With our glorious 80 days of beautiful weather just around the corner, now’s a good time to learn how to be safe – and not run afoul of the law – before you slip your watercraft into one of our rivers.  READ THIS and learn about their special enforcement mission going on right now to curb drunken boating …

Things looked pretty dreary when it rained the first day, but when the sun came out – wow! See why folks came from all over three counties to enjoy a county fair that’s NOT put on by the County …

Too busy to visit their market on Saturday? Read this and find out when – and where – they’re opening for a second day every week …