Portland’s Culinary Pivot: September 2026 Restaurant Openings Report
Portland’s dining scene is experiencing a pivotal transformation this September 2026, marked by high-profile reopenings and the aggressive expansion of…
Author: Ryan Koch
Ryan Koch, a Portland, Oregon native, was born in Northeast Portland, raised in Tualatin and St. Paul, and now calls the scenic countryside of Beavercreek, OR, home. With diverse academic achievements, including degrees in Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Website Design, and Business Administration, Ryan’s passion for writing has been a consistent thread since his elementary school days. After winning numerous writing awards in high school, he pursued writing and literature as a minor alongside each of his degree paths. As a dedicated freelancer, Ryan has continued to hone his craft whenever time allows. His deep-rooted knowledge of the Northwest, combined with his business acumen and familiarity with every corner of the region, brings invaluable expertise to his role as an Editor for Willamette Weekly. As a last note - Ryan wanted us to say for him..."GO DUCKS!!!!"
Hemp Industry Breathes Relief as Congress Delays THC Ban
Congress has officially passed legislation to pause the impending federal ban on hemp-derived THC products, delivering a critical regulatory lifeline…
US-Iran Tensions Boil Over: Retaliation Spreads
The Middle East stands at a precarious precipice today as a direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran…
Guitar World Editors’ Picks: The August Tracks Redefining Modern Rock
In a crowded streaming landscape where algorithm-driven playlists often favor homogeneity, the latest editorial curation from Guitar World serves as…
Oregon Public Access Alert: NE A&H Lands Reopen August 29
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has confirmed that effective August 29, 2026, various Access and Habitat (A&H)…
Streaming Wars: Hugo Weaving Leads the Midweek Charge on Netflix
As the digital entertainment landscape settles into the rhythm of late August, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, emerges as a significant…
Court Freezes NCAA Extra Eligibility Ruling Amid Legal Turmoil
The landscape of collegiate athletics has been thrown into a state of sudden, high-stakes uncertainty. A federal appeals court has…
Oregon City’s ‘Style at the Street’: A Fashion Renaissance
The “Style at the Street” event in Oregon City has emerged as a beacon for a new, collaborative approach to…
PNW Wildfire Crisis: 37 Active Blazes Consume Region
The Pacific Northwest has officially become the epicenter of U.S. wildfire activity, with 37 uncontained large blazes currently tearing across…
BC State of Emergency: Bald Range Wildfire Triggers Evacuations
British Columbia has officially declared a provincial state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire, a fast-moving and volatile blaze,…