Portland

Can an app match you with the perfect place to live?

Wanna work out of a beachside shack in Bali? Try Teleport.

On May 14, 2015 by Britany Robinson

It’s so windy in Portland that scaffolding is falling off buildings

Winter, you have gone too far.

On Mar 16, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Stephen Malkmus covered Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ for a bunch of kids

These kids are already cooler than you.

On Feb 20, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Gamergate supporters send 20 police officers to the wrong house

8chan bungles “swatting” attempt at former Gamergate supporter.

On Jan 5, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

Portland bro wants you to buy his tablet for $1 on Craigslist

“The perfect combination of hardware, that practically free Chinese labor, rich network services, and seamless usability.”

On Dec 30, 2014 by Mike Fenn

How the Internet bought me an unexpected Christmas miracle

You only get one chance to say “I love you” for the first time, and I had to get it right.

On Dec 24, 2014 by Nico Lang

Naked dude steals a police officer’s taser, promptly surrenders

The 32-year-old naked man has surrendered to local authorities.

On Dec 23, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

Portland will allow Uber to operate—in 3 months

Uber plays the long game.

On Dec 19, 2014 by Taylor Hatmaker

Fact-checking what Uber says about Portland

Here’s why the company thinks it can operate above the law.

On Dec 11, 2014 by Taylor Hatmaker

Uber meets resistance in Portland culture clash

Uber and Portlandia are like oil and flouride-free water.

On Dec 9, 2014 by Taylor Hatmaker

How a Ferguson protest rally photo went instantly viral

Devonte Hart and Sgt. Bret Barnum didn’t let a police barrier stand between them.

On Nov 29, 2014 by Miles Klee

2014 World Beard and Mustache Champion Madison Rowley is the pride of Portland

Madison Rowley’s face may be under there, but we’ll never know for sure.

On Oct 27, 2014 by Miles Klee

Craigslist ad for used mattress is the saddest thing ever

Sentimental value indeed.

On Sep 21, 2014 by Miles Klee

Behold, the worst parallel parker of all time

If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. And again. And again. 

On Jun 27, 2014 by Miles Klee

Airbnb to roll out ‘shared city’ plan in Portland

“Imagine a city that fosters community, where space is shared with others.”

On Mar 30, 2014 by EJ Dickson