• Can You Live in Oregon Wine Country Without Drinking Wine? Absolutely—and Here’s Why,Amanda Hagen

    Can You Live in Oregon Wine Country Without Drinking Wine? Absolutely—and Here’s Why

    This question makes me smile, because I live in Oregon wine country and I don’t drink much at all. If you’ve ever thought, “Wine country sounds lovely, but I’m not really a wine person,” you’re not alone. A lot of people assume this area revolves entirely around tasting rooms and vineyards. In reali

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  • Portland’s Vanished Neighborhoods: How Urban Renewal Reshaped the Housing Landscape,Amanda Hagen

    Portland’s Vanished Neighborhoods: How Urban Renewal Reshaped the Housing Landscape

    Land Acknowledgement & Context:This piece is written with respect for the Indigenous peoples whose lands form the foundation of Portland and the Willamette Valley, including the Multnomah, Clackamas, Kalapuya, and Chinook peoples.The following historical discussion is provided with a commitment to a

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  • The Story Behind Oregon’s Floodplain Neighborhoods,Amanda Hagen

    The Story Behind Oregon’s Floodplain Neighborhoods

    The Story Behind Oregon’s Floodplain Neighborhoods Take a drive through some of Oregon’s most charming neighborhoods and you might notice a curious theme: many of them hug the edges of rivers, creeks, and streams. These aren’t just pretty spots for a picnic—they’re living chapters of Oregon’s histor

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