Oregon Humane Sets Spay-Neuter Record in Portland
The shelter performed 318 dog and cat procedures in one week across Portland and Salem.
Live Poll
Do you think pet overpopulation in your area is getting worse?
Portland Lifestyle News
Coverage of lifestyle in Portland focuses on cultural trends, family dynamics, household habits, hobbies and the everyday choices that shape daily life. Reporting follows shifts in how people interact with their surroundings and the evolving norms of the region.
Culture
Portland Honors Loved Ones at Día De Los Muertos
Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary and Sunset Hills Park hosted the fourth annual celebration in Portland on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Pets
Oregon Zoo Veterinarians Treat Elephant Calf for EEHV
Staff are providing antiviral care to a calf diagnosed with a specific strain of the elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus.
Education
Live Poll
Do you think local public services are getting more efficient where you live?
PSU Rolls Out New Student, Faculty ID Cards
Portland State University has issued redesigned ID cards for students, faculty and staff, with ID services moved to a new campus office.
Family
Live Poll
Do you think housing costs are making it harder for families in your area to raise kids?
Portland's Under-5 Population Drops by a Third
Portland Public Schools proposes closing at least 11 schools as young children make up a shrinking share of the city's residents.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Do you think your local government's permitting and housing rules are helping your area's economy?
Portland Climbs to 73rd in Real Estate Rankings
Portland rose seven places in the latest Urban Land Institute and PwC report on real estate prospects across 81 cities.
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Coverage takes in cultural developments, family and relationship trends, home and shopping habits, and the personal interests that define modern life. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Changing costs and shifting priorities often drive these behavioral changes, making them a recurring feature of the city landscape. Generational differences in habits and leisure time remain a constant force in how stories here develop.