On the Roots and Crowns Instagram page, Turk posts large florals, big colors, and wild, witchy ideas to over 38,000 followers. What began as a “little herbalism course” when Turk first came to Portland has turned into a cross-country celebration of the bounties of the Pacific Northwest, wrapped up in Roots and Crown’s artful packaging and compelling products: skin care, natural perfumes, and other self-care goods. Even the company’s name, which Turk described as “an ode to the trees,” as well as an homage to her Jewish heritage, hints at something small in size becoming majestic.”

Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride will open Portland’s bridges exclusively to cyclists and pedestrians for a morning of car-free roads and freeways on August 8, marking the 25th year of the popular event. Cyclists and walkers of all stripes aiming to take part in the famous Portland tradition have their choice of routes, each varying in length and crossing a different selection of city bridges.

He could communicate only with his eyes and he used them, fiercely, to tell nurse Nikky Oldham to back off. She got the message. Even behind gloves, gown, mask, and face shield, she could tell he was afraid.

“He couldn’t move, breathe, talk,” said Oldham, “He was trapped inside his body and couldn’t communicate with his hands, but any time you came toward his face meant pain. It was hard to reassure him; I don’t think he trusted anybody.”

Residents of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, supported by leaders of many faiths, have asked the school board to reconsider its decision to hold the first day of school next fall on Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year for Jews.

Rennie’s vision is now going global with Noble Tonic, the company’s newest beverage. At the center of his efforts is the coffee fruit, a generally discarded by-product of coffee farming, which is historically focused only on harvesting the fruit’s seeds for coffee “beans.”

Chicken stewardship had been on my radar for years before jumping on the bandwagon. I regularly proposed the idea to my husband, but, having grown up with hens himself, he was always less than enthusiastic. Fortunately, quarantine + kid enthusiasm + a burning need to have something joyful to focus on = weakened resolve, and he eventually agreed. That said, we did a lot of research prior to jumping in, so the decision was not one made without a solid foundation.

“In a year where so many holiday traditions might have been squandered, the hunt for the perfect tree is a safe, outdoor option for families to spend time together making memories. Many of the u-pick farms go all-out for their holiday offerings, with animals, cider, crafts, and more. This year, it is more important than ever to support local farmers and businesses; consider making a day of it and enjoying the full experience with your crew.”

“In anticipation of what is often a critical revenue window for many businesses, Visit Vancouver USA has launched their ‘Shop the Couve’ effort for the season, urging residents and visitors to enjoy the best of Southwest Washington by supporting the unique stores and services the region has to offer.

“… This is the perfect opportunity to really take this pandemic thing to the next level by testing out some of the more intense body care experiments out there. What do I mean? Well, there is a handful of personal hygiene and lifestyle choices that can have short-term, off-putting consequences for a few days (weeks?)… “

“The aches and pains of 2020 have come in both physical and emotional forms, and the team at The Herb Shoppe has seen an uptick in customers seeking relief from both. Through herbal offerings of teas, tinctures, salves, and more, The Herb Shoppe serves up ‘traditional medicine for a modern time’ from its location on N. Mississippi Avenue, seven days per week.”