Global Phenomenon: Taylor Swift’s Chart Dominance and Cultural Influence Persist Unabated in 2025
Despite concluding her monumental Eras Tour in December 2024, Taylor Swift continues to exert an unparalleled impact on the global…
Author: Wendy Hering
Hello, I'm Wendy Hering, a Washington native who has lived in Oregon for the past 35 years. As an urban farmer, I help transform front yards into small, productive farms throughout Portland, embracing an organic and natural lifestyle. My passion for arts and crafts blends seamlessly with my love for journalism, where I strive to share stories that inspire and educate. As a proud lesbian and advocate for LGBTQ+ pride, I cherish Portland's accepting culture and the community's lack of judgment towards my partner and me. Walking around this beautiful city and state, I appreciate the freedom to live openly and authentically, celebrating the unique diversity that makes Portland so special. KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD AND BEAUTIFUL!
Oregon Pioneers Statewide Recycling Reform: Producers to Fund System Starting July 1, 2025
PORTLAND, OR – Oregon has officially inaugurated a landmark environmental initiative, becoming the first state in the United States to…
Oregon Launches Landmark Statewide Producer-Funded Recycling System on July 1, 2025, Pioneering US Approach
Oregon Pioneers Producer-Funded Recycling System Oregon has officially launched a groundbreaking statewide recycling and waste prevention system, becoming the first…
Over 31,000 in Washington’s 3rd District Risk Health Coverage Loss Following Federal Budget Bill Passage
WASHINGTON D.C. – A federal budget reconciliation bill, formally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, narrowly…
Holiday Streaming Bonanza: Major Films and Series Arrive for July 4, 2025 Weekend
The first week of July 2025 marks a notable surge in new streaming content, coinciding directly with the observed July…
US House Approves Sweeping Republican Spending and Tax Bill Backed by Trump, Includes Significant Medicaid Cuts
Washington D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, July 3rd, passed a far-reaching legislative package championed by President…
Trump’s $2.2 Trillion Tax & Spending Bill Passes Congress, Set for July 4 Signing
Washington D.C. – A landmark legislative package championed by President Donald Trump, frequently characterized by the president himself as the…
Oregon Mandates Strict FDA Standards for Artificially Derived CBN Products by July 2025 Deadline
Portland, Oregon — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has issued a significant regulatory update impacting the sale of…
Proposed ‘Last Call Saloon’ Eyes Portland’s Dynamic Hawthorne Area
PORTLAND, OR – A proposal is currently under consideration that could bring a new establishment, named the “Last Call Saloon,”…
Vintage Portland Dress, Nearly Two-Decade Search Culminates in Museum Exhibition
A recent essay published in the Summer 2025 issue of Portland Monthly delves into a deeply personal quest that ultimately…