Bend’s Eco-Home Harvests Rainwater: A Sustainable Blueprint
A groundbreaking residence in Bend, Oregon, has set a new benchmark for sustainable living by incorporating an advanced rainwater harvesting…
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!
Portland’s Culinary Scene Booms: New Eats Arrive
Portland’s vibrant food scene is buzzing with excitement as a wave of new restaurants and bars prepare to open their…
Tariff Refund ‘Myth’: Oregon Small Shops Left in the Cold
The promise of relief for Oregon’s small business sector following the Supreme Court’s invalidation of Trump-era tariffs was supposed to…
Clearing the Haze: Why Cannabis During Pregnancy is Not Risk-Free
The Modern Pregnancy Paradox: Cannabis in the Age of Normalization As cannabis legalization sweeps across the United States, a dangerous…
Céline Dion’s Triumphant Return: New Single ‘Dansons’ Drops
Céline Dion has officially released “Dansons,” her first new French-language single in years, marking a triumphant step forward in her…
Cascadia’s Global Stage: Seattle & Vancouver Unite for 2026 World Cup
As the global soccer community turns its eyes toward North America, the Pacific Northwest is preparing for a unique logistical…
Oil Prices Plunge: Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire
Global energy markets underwent a seismic shift this Friday as the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint—was declared…
Artemis II Mission Complete: Astronauts Return Safely to Earth
NASA’s Orion spacecraft successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on April 10, 2026, marking…
2026 Climate Alert: NOAA Warns of Rising Drought & Fire Risks
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its critical Spring 2026 Climate Outlook, signaling an intensified period of…
Hearth & Vine Ignites Historic Brewery with PNW Flavors
Hearth & Vine’s arrival in the Henry Weinhard Brewery building signifies more than just a new dining option; it represents…