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'''PortlandWiki is a promising city wiki for Portland, Oregon that [[PortlandWiki:Introduction|''you'' are invited to edit]]!''' A city wiki (or civic wiki) is a website that citizens of a particular town, city or region can contribute to. PortlandWiki welcomes participation from all Portlandians, and from others interested in building an outstanding knowledge base and community resource for the Rose City.
'''PortlandWiki is a promising city wiki for Portland, Oregon that [[PortlandWiki:Introduction|''you'' are invited to edit]]!''' A city wiki (or civic wiki) is a website that citizens of a particular town, city or region can contribute to. PortlandWiki welcomes participation from all Portlandians, and from others interested in building an outstanding knowledge base and community resource for the Rose City.


The aim of PortlandWiki is to represent the "voice of Portland" by providing a citizen-generated news and information resource, knowledge "hub" and historical archive for Portland, Oregon and the surrounding region. This project is new and needs your participation! Stop fiddlin' and start typin' if you want to help out: <span class="plainlinks">[http://portlandwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup register an account]</span>, explore, and add anything you think is useful. You can also click "edit" to make improvements without logging in, if you like. Then come back often and see what others have added.
The aim of PortlandWiki is to represent the "voice of Portland" by providing a citizen-generated news and information resource, knowledge "hub" and historical archive for Portland, Oregon and the surrounding region. This project is new and needs your participation! Start typin' if you want to help out: <span class="plainlinks">[http://portlandwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup register an account]</span>, explore, and add anything you think is useful. You can also click "edit" to make improvements without logging in, if you like. Then come back often and see what others have added.


PortlandWiki grows and thrives with [http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/07/hey-kid-support-your-local-wiki/ ''your'' input], and with contributions from people like you. You are invited to participate in one of our PortlandWiki "edit parties" every Monday evening. Check out our [[PortlandWiki:Monday Meets|Monday Meets]] page to find out when and where you can attend the next one.
PortlandWiki grows and thrives with [http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/07/hey-kid-support-your-local-wiki/ ''your'' input], and with contributions from people like you. You are invited to participate in one of our PortlandWiki "edit parties" every Monday evening. Check out our [[PortlandWiki:Monday Meets|Monday Meets]] page to find out when and where you can attend the next one. The more diverse the populace of our meetings our, the more interesting and useful the site will become.


PortlandWiki turns one year old on September 28, 2010. By contributing to this web site, you have a wonderful opportunity to significantly add your "voice" to this unique community resource. We look forward to building this wiki with you! Getting together with others to work on PortlandWiki is a great way to discuss contribution ideas, get help with figuring out "wiki text," and have fun! We also discuss PortlandWiki at [[WikiWednesday]]s, which are also free and open to anyone. Come on by!
PortlandWiki turns one year old on September 28, 2010. By contributing to this web site, you have a wonderful opportunity to significantly add your "voice" to this unique community resource. We look forward to building this wiki with you! Getting together with others to work on PortlandWiki is a great way to discuss contribution ideas, get help with figuring out "wiki text," and have fun! We also discuss PortlandWiki at [[WikiWednesday]]s, which are also free and open to anyone. Come on by, and help the PortlandWiki society grow!  


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Welcome to sunny Portland!

PortlandWiki is a promising city wiki for Portland, Oregon that you are invited to edit! A city wiki (or civic wiki) is a website that citizens of a particular town, city or region can contribute to. PortlandWiki welcomes participation from all Portlandians, and from others interested in building an outstanding knowledge base and community resource for the Rose City.

The aim of PortlandWiki is to represent the "voice of Portland" by providing a citizen-generated news and information resource, knowledge "hub" and historical archive for Portland, Oregon and the surrounding region. This project is new and needs your participation! Start typin' if you want to help out: register an account, explore, and add anything you think is useful. You can also click "edit" to make improvements without logging in, if you like. Then come back often and see what others have added.

PortlandWiki grows and thrives with your input, and with contributions from people like you. You are invited to participate in one of our PortlandWiki "edit parties" every Monday evening. Check out our Monday Meets page to find out when and where you can attend the next one. The more diverse the populace of our meetings our, the more interesting and useful the site will become.

PortlandWiki turns one year old on September 28, 2010. By contributing to this web site, you have a wonderful opportunity to significantly add your "voice" to this unique community resource. We look forward to building this wiki with you! Getting together with others to work on PortlandWiki is a great way to discuss contribution ideas, get help with figuring out "wiki text," and have fun! We also discuss PortlandWiki at WikiWednesdays, which are also free and open to anyone. Come on by, and help the PortlandWiki society grow!

Tell us how you found out about PortlandWiki!


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Places to go near Portland

Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and the Pacific Coast are all within a two hour drive from Portland. These are all great places to be during the few months of the year when it is not raining - basically, July 4th - October 4th.


Things to see in Portland

Start Downtown and visit the Ground Kontrol for a great experience for the kids, at any age, or drop by the Living Room Theater to check out a show. If you are not into movies and want a cool hangout, drop by Backspace.

The first week of the month offers First Thursday. Head towards Fareless Square for many galleries, then onward to the Portland Police Historical Museum for historical events known as the start of the Portland State University campus.

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Things to do in Portland

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News

Sunday | August 22, 2010

Portland's fake Jimi Hendrix poses with Vancouver B.C.'s actual blonde.

Vancouver B.C. Blonde Does Her Part To Help "Keep Portland Weird"
Beer, Jimmy Hendrix and a "sunny and stinking hot" Saturday Market are all part of her plan.
Go to story: Perfectly Portland

Saturday | August 21, 2010

Portland's Mayor Takes Aim At Loose Cannons
Mayor Sam Adams asks openly female city attorney to come up with new strategies for reducing gun violence in city. Local firearm fanatic Kevin Starrett derides proposal as "a desperate move by a disgraced mayor."
Go to story: Portland Mayor Proposes Gun Restrictions After Rash Of Shootings

Friday | August 20, 2010

Get Folked Up This Weekend!
Over twenty venues co-host Portland's first annual Folk Festival.
Go to story: Portland Folk Festival: For the family

Thursday | August 19, 2010

A TV News Channel To Oblivion
Local corporate media propaganda claims bicycling bad for business. Portland's business community claims otherwise.
Go to story: Bikes bad for business? Not in Portland

Wednesday | August 18, 2010

Salem Witch Trial Hangings

"Mob Mentality" Breeds "Irrational Hatred" In Portland, Oregon
Facebook comments threatening "fat, sick, twisted bitches" with "a tall tree and a short rope" invoke memories of "Salem Witch Trials," when "innocent women were condemned" for supposedly making a "covenant with the devil." Exposes Portland's "ugly side."
Go to story: Why a Mob Mentality, an Irrational Hatred for DeDe Spicher and Terri Horman?

Tuesday | August 17, 2010

Portland-Area Home Sales Plummet 30%
"...it feels like the bottom just fell out..."
Go to story: Portland-area closed sales of homes fall 30% in July

Monday | August 16, 2010

Let's Widen The Expressway To Hell!
Responses to call for a rational, long-term transportation plan:

  • Step hard on the gas pedal.
  • Rack up more frequent flyer miles.
  • Drill baby drill!

Go to story: Get a transportation plan, Oregon

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