At any given time, your Fine Print blogger might be any staffer on the Portland Monthly masthead. We’re keeping an eye out for newsy or randomly interesting bits we think might interest you, and occasionally we’ll talk about the inner workings of the magazine—why we ran a particular story or chose one cover design over another, for instance.

Fourth of July

Where to Catch Big Fireworks Displays around Portland and Beyond This Fourth of July

Find the rockets' red glare at Portland’s Waterfront Park, Oaks Amusement Park, coastal towns like Astoria and Seaside, and more.

06/29/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Events

What to Do in Oregon in June

Goonies Day hits Astoria, a Bach festival kicks off in Eugene, wine country shows some Pride, and more!

06/02/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Education

Portland Private Schools, by the Numbers: 2022–2023

A guide to private education options in the Portland, Oregon, metro area, faith-based, language immersion, college prep, and more.

05/02/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

America's Best Airport

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

Portland International Airport offers more than 60 nonstop flights to destinations in the United States, as well as Europe, Canada, and tropical locales.

04/14/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Gift Guide

9 Mother's Day Gifts for All the Moms in Your Life

These Portland gifts are as fun as they are practical for the sisters, friends, aunts, and other mother figures in your life.

04/12/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Hiking

12 Great Wildflower Hikes within Two Hours of Portland

Spring is wildflower season. Celebrate with some of our favorite floral displays in the region in the Columbia River Gorge or the Portland metro area.

04/07/2023 By Michelle Harris and Portland Monthly Staff

Events

What to Do in Oregon in April

Festivals this month celebrate Shakespeare in Ashland, tulips in Woodburn, crab at the coast, and more!

04/03/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Events

What to Do in Oregon in February

Eat and drink at Newport's Seafood and Wine Festival, sip beer at Suttle Lodge, snowshoe on Mt Hood, and more.

02/01/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Outdoors

What to Do in Oregon in December

Check out lights at the coast, make a wreath at Silver Falls State Park, hunt for ornaments in the Willamette and Umpqua National Forests, and more.

11/30/2022 By Portland Monthly Staff

Outdoors

What to Do in Oregon in November

Día de los Muertos in Eugene, Thanksgiving in Wine Country, Run to Stay Warm, and more!

10/31/2022 By Portland Monthly Staff

Events

What to Do in Oregon in September

The Oregon State Fair wraps up, the Pendleton Round-Up kicks off, dahlias are in bloom, and Oktoberfest has us raising our steins.

09/02/2022 By Portland Monthly Staff

Long Weekend

What To Do This Labor Day Weekend in Portland

From a Timbers game to the state fair to the Oregon Symphony and beyond, here's a list of happenings in and around Portland during Labor Day Weekend 2022.

08/30/2022 By Portland Monthly Staff

Wine

The Top Ten Oregon Rosés of Summer

From Jolly Ranchers to Voodoo Doughnuts to gunmetal, we tasted all manner of delights in these ten bottles from local wineries.

08/02/2022 With Portland Monthly Staff

Presidential Plans

What Should President Biden Do on His Portland Trip?

We’ve put together an itinerary for no. 46, who will be in town Thursday to discuss infrastructure and, presumably, eat a LOT of ice cream.

04/18/2022 By Portland Monthly Staff

Outdoors

Who's Left Behind by Oregon’s Ever-Growing Trail Permit System?

Last year's permit rollout at Three Sisters, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Washington was rife with no-shows. This season looks to address access and equity.

02/18/2022 By Gabriel Granillo

Travel

PDX Debuts Newly Renovated Concourse B for Alaska Airlines

38-foot-high windows, 10 gates, and 1 very cool new addition to the country’s best airport.

12/08/2021 By Portland Monthly Staff

Travel

Alaska Airlines to Offer Boxed Water and Paper Cups on All Flights

The move is part of the airline's goal to reduce its inflight waste and achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

11/03/2021 By Portland Monthly Staff

Outdoors

What to Do in Oregon in October

Visit Halloweentown, explore PNW hops, learn about mushrooms, and more this spooky season

09/30/2021 By Portland Monthly Staff

Pets

At a Loss This Weekend? May We Suggest a Catio Tour?

The 9th annual Catio Tour, hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and the Portland Audubon, seeks to inspire cat owners to build their own catio.

09/10/2021 By Portland Monthly Staff

Pets

Meet Our Portland Monthly Pups

It's National Dog Day, so we're showing off our PoMo pups.

08/26/2021 With Portland Monthly Staff