Amy Mason Doan

Without Judy, I would have had to learn about puberty from some dubious sources: 1. A book called "Preparing for Adolescence," written by a male minister, which appeared in my room as if by divine intervention the summer I turned 12. 2. The R-rated Cinemax movies my friend Cindy and I watched when I slept over and 3. Mrs. Garrett on the "Facts of Life."

He pushes up the sleeve of his black robe and, with an expert spin, drops a hydrometer into the...

Michael Curry, of Olympics Opening Ceremony and Lion King fame, on his journey from rural Oregon to the global stage.

Amtrak Magazine
Once too shy to raise her hand in class, she’s now a magnetic performer who counts Adele, Amy Winehouse, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Janis Joplin among...

2016 Gift Guide: 20 unusual home and garden gifts

Buzz’s talent would carry him all the way from those muddy Oregon hillsides to the Grand Ole Opry’s Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

The Oregonian May 3, 2016
Founded in 1981, the high-end tile company has tried to hold onto its Rose City roots.

Portland houses often have old garages designed to hold a single Model T Ford, not a modern car plus a family fleet of...

The Oregonian
In the dark basement of Redeemer Lutheran Church they found do-it-yourself heaven – hundreds of commercial-quality tools, all available to borrow for free...

“People don’t realize how quickly these children have to leave their homes,” said Wunn. “There’s rarely time to grab a favorite blanket or anything familiar. They’re moving from place to place all the time, and if they do have possessions, they have to carry them around in garbage bags.”

Lackner, 75, whipped a crab trap in circles over his head with the ease of a cowboy, sending it soaring 100 feet over the water. Twenty minutes later, he pulled in two crabs nibbling on chicken-leg bait...

Like a speakeasy, Highball Distillery has no sign outside. Tucked between a juice company warehouse and an auto parts supplier, the upstart distillery is in a gritty...

Nancy Ranchel is an accountant, but don't expect buttoned-up decor when you visit her...

We love these local gifts: diy terrarium station, ornaments made out of vintage books, the cutest watering can we've ever seen, more... We have nothing against gift cards. But if you...

When Lizzie and Dan Rubado bought their Portland house two years ago, the only thing that was green about it was the mold on the carpet. But with a tiny budget and help ......