Heleen RedBird of Roosevelt High School joins the 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court and aims to represent her diverse heritage. She's active in school clubs and is passionate about the Grand Floral Parade.

Portland's Saturday Market marks its 50th anniversary with celebratory events, remaining a vibrant hub for local handcrafted goods.

"Oregon-produced movie "My Dead Friend Zoe," created by U.S. Army vet Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, debuts at SXSW, addressing the veteran experience with PTSD."

New England Patriots alumni and cheerleaders joined National Read Across America Day at Worcester's Chandler Elementary, donating books and promoting literacy.

Portland's transportation department is hosting a free Southeast Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop on March 19 at Taborspace for all skill levels to learn bicycle care.

Oregon's Safe Routes to School encourages students to walk or cycle to school in April to support Earth Month, promoting sustainability and foregoing physical rewards for creative expressions of eco-friendliness.

Portland announces 'Coraline's Curious Cat Trail,' featuring 30 cat sculptures painted by local artists, to revitalize downtown and support a children's hospital.

Portland Trail Blazers fans are finding low ticket prices, with seats available for as little as $2, attracting a diverse group of attendees to the Moda Center.

The 1905, a North Portland jazz club, prepares to reopen under new management, with a focus on invigorating the local jazz scene and resolving past financial issues.

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival celebrates jazz with performances, including by Jon Batiste and Shabaka Hutchings, and extends its cultural reach with educational programs.

The Portland Thorns introduced Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal as new owners, with plans to enhance the club's global standing and commit to community engagement.

Officer Charlie Berry and K9 Jacky from Portland are heading to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas to assist with explosive detection, ensuring spectator safety during the event.

The Portland Winter Light Festival features over 170 art installations, transforming the city into a luminous display of art and creativity, expected to attract some 200,000 visitors.