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Portland Dining Month delivers big restaurant deals

Score three- or five-course meals at top spots for a fraction of the usual cost.

Food and Drink

That <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="29962f4d-b39a-4b22-985d-b9149be0d3c3" data-vars-headline="Portland Dining Month delivers big restaurant deals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/food-and-drink" target="_self">new restaurant</a> you&#x27;ve been meaning to try? March may be the time to finally book a reservation.The big picture: More than 100 of the city&#x27;s top dining establishments are participating in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Portland Dining Month" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pdxdiningmonth.com/" data-vars-content-id="29962f4d-b39a-4b22-985d-b9149be0d3c3" data-vars-headline="Portland Dining Month delivers big restaurant deals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pdxdiningmonth.com/" target="_blank">Portland Dining Month</a>, where exclusive, limited-time prix-fixe meals — with either three or five courses — will be a fraction of the cost.

Oregon paid an estimated $670M in Trump's rejected tariffs

If or when that money is ever returned remains an open question.

News

Roughly $670 million is now potentially up for grabs in Oregon after the Supreme Court <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="struck down" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" data-vars-content-id="d4e96304-57e9-4bc4-820c-1d871c38c9a6" data-vars-headline="Oregon paid an estimated $670M in Trump&#x27;s rejected tariffs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" target="_self">struck down</a> a swath of President Trump&#x27;s tariffs on Friday, according to the Trade Partnership Worldwide economic research firm.Why it matters: Those tariffs, reversed in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a case led by" data-vars-click-url="https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/federal-oversight/federal-litigation-tracker/tariffs-oregon-v-trump-u-s-court-of-international-trade-125-cv-00077/&#x27;" data-vars-content-id="d4e96304-57e9-4bc4-820c-1d871c38c9a6" data-vars-headline="Oregon paid an estimated $670M in Trump&#x27;s rejected tariffs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/federal-oversight/federal-litigation-tracker/tariffs-oregon-v-trump-u-s-court-of-international-trade-125-cv-00077/&#x27;" target="_blank">a case led by</a> Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, likely made <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="all kinds of stuff more expensive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-cost" data-vars-content-id="d4e96304-57e9-4bc4-820c-1d871c38c9a6" data-vars-headline="Oregon paid an estimated $670M in Trump&#x27;s rejected tariffs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-cost" target="_self">all kinds of stuff more expensive</a> as businesses passed higher costs onto everyday Americans.

Portland homebuyers are scoring deals — but prices remain high

59% of homebuyers last year paid less than the original asking price, per Redfin.

Real Estate

The average discount for Portland <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="homes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/12/08/portland-home-values-drop" data-vars-content-id="1c354fad-c3b0-4b7e-9579-5c8cf7eb838a" data-vars-headline="Portland homebuyers are scoring deals — but prices remain high" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/12/08/portland-home-values-drop" target="_self">homes</a> that sold below their original asking price last year was 6.6% — the largest such gap since 2012, according to a Redfin <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-below-list-price-2025/" data-vars-content-id="1c354fad-c3b0-4b7e-9579-5c8cf7eb838a" data-vars-headline="Portland homebuyers are scoring deals — but prices remain high" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-below-list-price-2025/" target="_blank">report</a>.Why it matters: Still-high mortgage rates and home prices have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sidelined" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/01/mortgage-rates-home-prices-predictions-2026" data-vars-content-id="1c354fad-c3b0-4b7e-9579-5c8cf7eb838a" data-vars-headline="Portland homebuyers are scoring deals — but prices remain high" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/01/mortgage-rates-home-prices-predictions-2026" target="_self">sidelined</a> many shoppers. But those who remain in the market are scoring the biggest deals in years.

How Dawson Park's origins contrast with its legacy

The Albina park became a cornerstone of Black Portland and civil rights activism.

Dawson Park has long been considered <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a cultural landmark" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/02/27/historical-black-landmarks-portland" data-vars-content-id="5083da48-740d-4e64-8e0d-b7ba287e52f8" data-vars-headline="How Dawson Park&#x27;s origins contrast with its legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/02/27/historical-black-landmarks-portland" target="_self">a cultural landmark</a> for Black Portland — where civil rights rallies originated and prominent historical figures visited — but it was originally developed in the early 20th century to keep children segregated.The big picture: The park&#x27;s evolution reflects the Albina neighborhood&#x27;s transformation: Shaped by racial tension and molded by redlining and displacement, it became a symbolic home base for Black life in the city.

Blazers' future uncertain as arena funding questions mount

City, county and state leaders are questioning how to pay for costly Moda Center upgrades.

Assurances that the Blazers would <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stay in Portland" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/08/14/trail-blazers-moda-center-renovation-new-arena" data-vars-content-id="6fc5b5d8-b043-4f8a-a419-31d9d3707502" data-vars-headline="Blazers&#x27; future uncertain as arena funding questions mount" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/08/14/trail-blazers-moda-center-renovation-new-arena" target="_self">stay in Portland</a> under new ownership are proving premature as questions mount over how to pay for a costly arena renovation.Why it matters: Without roughly $600 million in upgrades to the Moda Center, the new owners could begin exploring an exit for Portland&#x27;s only major professional sports team.

Hood River snowboarder brings Oregon style to Olympics

Sean FitzSimons carries Mount Hood roots into Olympic big air and slopestyle. Shoutout Oregon.

Born and raised in Hood River, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Olympic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/02/02/olympics-hunter-hess-halfpipe-skiing" data-vars-content-id="36db3285-3f00-41ec-b095-663d2c4867ef" data-vars-headline="Hood River snowboarder brings Oregon style to Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/02/02/olympics-hunter-hess-halfpipe-skiing" target="_self">Olympic</a> snowboarder Sean FitzSimons was carving turns on Mount Hood almost as soon as he could walk.The big picture: Now he&#x27;ll bring the skills he learned on the rails and jumps at Timberline and Mt. Hood Meadows to the big air and slopestyle courses at Livigno Snow Park, outside Cortina, Italy.

Oregon's Hunter Hess heads to his first Olympics

After X Games medals and World Cup podiums, Hess finally made the Olympic team.

Before <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Olympic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/2026-winter-olympics-ski-mountaineering-womens-events" data-vars-content-id="05f55b53-bbf7-4d01-9c92-21c1f0222011" data-vars-headline="Oregon&#x27;s Hunter Hess heads to his first Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/2026-winter-olympics-ski-mountaineering-womens-events" target="_self">Olympic</a> qualifiers, X Games podiums and a globe-spanning schedule, Hunter Hess built the foundation of his freestyle skiing career on Mount Bachelor.Why it matters: This month, Hess will for the first time take the skills he honed in Oregon to the Olympic halfpipe in northern Italy.

Portland's Jackie Wiles is ready for Winter Olympics

Wiles is skiing stronger than ever heading into the team combined event.

Portland-native alpine ski racer Jackie Wiles heads to the Olympic Winter Games next week healthy and primed to compete in the team combined event.The big picture: Wiles honed her racing skills on the slopes of Mount Hood and has battled back from myriad injuries to take part in the games.

Portland Fire's first WNBA season set to begin May 9

Portland's WNBA team will host the Chicago Sky on opening night at Moda Center.

Sports

The WNBA has set a date for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="women&#x27;s professional basketball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/07/15/wnba-fire-new-logo-launch-basketball" data-vars-content-id="3c7036c7-931c-4043-9ee2-ab0131ceb258" data-vars-headline="Portland Fire&#x27;s first WNBA season set to begin May 9" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/07/15/wnba-fire-new-logo-launch-basketball" target="_self">women&#x27;s professional basketball</a> to return to Portland, even as uncertainty looms over who will play — and whether the season will start on time.Why it matters: A prolonged labor dispute between the league and players has already delayed key milestones and could push back the Portland Fire&#x27;s debut.

Ducks face undefeated Hoosiers in do-or-die Peach Bowl

A win sends the Ducks to the title game. A loss ends their season.

It&#x27;s win or go home for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oregon Ducks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/12/07/ducks-college-football-playoff-autzen" data-vars-content-id="4b3a4401-5488-475f-b043-b47d905836fe" data-vars-headline="Ducks face undefeated Hoosiers in do-or-die Peach Bowl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/12/07/ducks-college-football-playoff-autzen" target="_self">Oregon Ducks</a> on Friday in the Peach Bowl as they face the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers.Why it matters: A win means the Ducks will advance in the College Football Playoffs and vie for the National Championship. A loss means another season of close but no cigar.

Portland sports get weird(er) with two new soccer teams

Two eccentric new teams are shaking up Portland's soccer scene.

The Portland sports landscape has been fairly static for a while, but things got decidedly stranger (and more fun) this year via a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="few new additions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/05/14/portland-bangers-soccer-debut" data-vars-content-id="ee92dbdf-4bba-41d9-8828-c2ffeb67d012" data-vars-headline="Portland sports get weird(er) with two new soccer teams" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/05/14/portland-bangers-soccer-debut" target="_self">few new additions</a>.The big picture: The Collide Agency — the folks behind the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Portland Pickles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.portlandpicklesbaseball.com/" data-vars-content-id="ee92dbdf-4bba-41d9-8828-c2ffeb67d012" data-vars-headline="Portland sports get weird(er) with two new soccer teams" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.portlandpicklesbaseball.com/" target="_blank">Portland Pickles</a> baseball team — introduced Portland to two new pre-professional soccer teams: the Portland Bangers and the Portland Cherry Bombs.

Ducks earn playoff shot at redemption

Oregon will host a playoff game against James Madison at Autzen after finishing 11-1 on the season.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="College Football Playoffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/08/college-football-playoff-final-rankings-schedule-how-to-watch" data-vars-content-id="9c2f50a0-f4f4-4602-9cd2-237d6c7a584c" data-vars-headline="Ducks earn playoff shot at redemption" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/08/college-football-playoff-final-rankings-schedule-how-to-watch" target="_self">College Football Playoffs</a> are heading to Eugene after the Ducks were named the No. 5 seed.Why it matters: The Ducks will be looking for redemption after they entered last year&#x27;s playoffs as the top seed before losing to the eventual champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the quarterfinals.

Portland ranked No. 4 for women's sports

Portland's fan culture, teams and new facilities earned it a No. 4 national ranking from The Athletic.

Portland was recently ranked the fourth best city in the country for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="women&#x27;s sports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/09/18/portland-wnba-team-expansion-2026" data-vars-content-id="5b6e4449-b6ee-48d6-aab1-558223ec3310" data-vars-headline="Portland ranked No. 4 for women&#x27;s sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/09/18/portland-wnba-team-expansion-2026" target="_self">women&#x27;s sports</a> by The Athletic.Why it matters: The Rose City has cemented its place in the national pantheon with a long-established culture and some recent additions that make Portland one of the premier destinations for athletes and fans.

Blazers start strong despite off-court turmoil

Portland's new-look squad is beating top teams as their coach faces legal trouble.

Despite a last-second loss on Monday, a grueling early schedule and drama off the court, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trail Blazers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/14/portland-trail-blazers-tom-dundon" data-vars-content-id="3241833c-a8a6-4377-a1b5-00dc7e362bf7" data-vars-headline="Blazers start strong despite off-court turmoil" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/14/portland-trail-blazers-tom-dundon" target="_self">Trail Blazers</a> have gotten off to an encouraging start to the season.Driving the news: The team has notched impressive wins against some of the best teams in the league.

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