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[[PortlandWiki:About|Overview]] &nbsp; [[Special:Search|Searching]] &nbsp; [[Help:Editing|Editing]] &nbsp; [[Help:Contents|Help]]
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[[File:Portland panorama3.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Welcome to sunny Portland!]]
'''PortlandWiki is a 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 can use your participation! Poke around and 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.
<div style="font-family: PlantagenetCherokee; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px;">'''Welcome to PortlandWiki!'''</div>


'''PortlandWiki is not yet one year old (as of August 22, 2010).''' It 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 community powered knowledge commons for [[Portland|Portland, Oregon]].''


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 by!
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== Getting involved with PortlandWiki ==
The pages below provide information on how to help build PortlandWiki.


* [[PortlandWiki:Introduction|Introduction]] - Learn more about how to use PortlandWiki: how to read it, how to write for it!
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* [[PortlandWiki:Community Portal|Community Portal]] - Where we discuss what is needed to make PortlandWiki succeed
* [[PortlandWiki:Administrators|Administrators]] - What they do, how to contact them
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There's more to Portland than dry facts referenced by reliable sources. Just be honest.


== News ==
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=== Sunday | August 22, 2010 ===
[[File:Hendrix-and-Blonde.jpg|thumb|Portland's fake Jimi Hendrix poses with Vancouver B.C.'s actual blonde.]]
'''[http://www.blogger.com/profile/05997835666384194750 Vancouver B.C. Blonde] Does Her Part To Help "Keep Portland Weird"'''<br />
Beer, Jimmy Hendrix and a "sunny and stinking hot" Saturday Market are all part of her plan.<br />
Go to story: [http://ontheblogbandwagon.blogspot.com/2010/08/perfectly-portland.html Perfectly Portland]


=== Saturday | August 21, 2010 ===
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'''Portland's Mayor Takes Aim At Loose Cannons'''<br />
Mayor Sam Adams asks [http://www.portlandonline.com/attorney/ openly female city attorney] to come up with new strategies for reducing gun violence in city. Local firearm fanatic [http://www.keepandbeararms.com/information/XcIBViewItem.asp?ID=1123 Kevin Starrett] derides proposal as "a desperate move by a disgraced mayor."<br />
Go to story: [http://news.opb.org/article/11231-portland-mayor-proposes-gun-restrictions-after-rash-shootings/ Portland Mayor Proposes Gun Restrictions After Rash Of Shootings]


=== Friday | August 20, 2010 ===
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'''Get Folked Up This Weekend!'''<br />
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Over twenty venues co-host Portland's first annual Folk Festival.<br />
Go to story: [http://oregonmusicnews.com/blog/2010/08/20/portland-folk-festival-for-the-family/ Portland Folk Festival: For the family]


=== Thursday | August 19, 2010 ===
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'''A TV News Channel To Oblivion'''<br />
Local corporate media propaganda claims bicycling bad for business. Portland's business community claims otherwise.<br />
Go to story: [http://bikeportland.org/2010/08/19/bikes-bad-for-business-not-in-portland-38112 Bikes bad for business? Not in Portland]


=== Wednesday | August 18, 2010 ===
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[[File:Salem-Witch-Trial-Hangings.jpg|thumb|Salem Witch Trial Hangings]]
'''"Mob Mentality" Breeds "Irrational Hatred" In Portland, Oregon'''<br />
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."<br />
Go to story: [http://thesop.org/story/opinion/2010/08/18/why-a-mob-mentality-an-irrational-hatred-for-dede-spicher-and-terri-horman.php Why a Mob Mentality, an Irrational Hatred for DeDe Spicher and Terri Horman?]


=== Tuesday | August 17, 2010 ===
; Get involved!
'''Portland-Area Home Sales Plummet 30%'''<br />
* [[PortlandWiki:About|Learn about PortlandWiki]].
"...it feels like the bottom just fell out..."<br />
* [[PortlandWiki:Support|Make a donation]] to offset server costs.
Go to story: [http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2010/08/end_of_tax_credit_hits_portlan.html Portland-area closed sales of homes fall 30% in July]
* Share your knowledge!


=== Monday | August 16, 2010 ===
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Go to story: [http://blog.oregonlive.com/myoregon/2010/08/get_a_transportation_plan_oreg.html Get a transportation plan, Oregon]


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== Places to go near Portland ==
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[[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.


[[Multnomah Falls]] is the biggest waterfall in the region. You will be pleasantly surprised if you take the [[Old Highway]] along [[The Gorge]].  There are dozens of small, beautiful waterfalls.
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== Things to see in Portland ==
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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|Things to do in Portland]] ==
=== Culture ===
* [[DIY|Do something yourself]]
* [[Portland is number one]]
* Grab a [[beer]]
* [[:Category:Keep Portland Weird|Keep Portland Weird]]
* Go to [[Powell's Books]]
* [[Taboo]]
* Go to [[Forest Park]]
* [[Graffiti]]
* Walk around
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=== Food & Drink ===
* Ride the [[Max]]
* [[Cupcakes]]
* [[Bicycling|Ride a bike]]
* [[All day breakfast]]
* See a [[music|concert]]
* [[5 dollar lunch specials]]
* Watch a [[Blazers]] game
* [[Vegan options]]
 
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[[Movie theaters]]
 
[[Family fun]]
 
[[Sports]]
* [[Leisure sports]]
* [[Professional sports]]
* [[Professional sports]]
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[[Music scene]]
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* [[Musicians & bands]]
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* [[Live music &  performance venues]]
=== Government ===
 
* [[U.S. Representatives]]
[[The game of go]]
* [[Voter-Owned Elections]]
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* [[Psychiatric Security Review Board]]
[[Companies]]
* [[Opt In]]
 
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[[For sale]]
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[[Wanted]]
=== Activism ===
 
* [[Occupy Portland]]
[[B2B]]
* [[Community Assembly]]
 
* [[Hunger Strike for Housing Justice]]
[[Green industry]]
* [[Food Not Bombs]]
 
[[:Category:Activism|more]]
[[Cleantech]]
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[[Sustainable technologies]]
=== Transportation ===
 
* [[Bridges]]
[[High tech]]
* [[TriMet]]
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[[Bicycling]]
 
[[Walking]]
 
[[TriMet|Public transit]]
 
[[Bridges]]
 
[[Traffic laws]]
 
[[ODOT]]
 
[[Cars]]
* [[Car-sharing]]
* [[Vanpooling]]
* [[Vanpooling]]
* [[Driving in Portland]]
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* [[Live traffic news sources]]
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[[Taxis]]
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=== Education ===
 
* [[Northwest Academy]]
[[Union Station]]
* [[Portland State University]]
 
* [[Reed College]]
[[Portland International Airport]]
* [[Multnomah County Central Library]]
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[[Local media]]
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[[Social structures]]
 
[[Organizations]]
 
[[Canton politics]]
 
[[Schools]]
 
[[Multnomah County Library]]
 
[[Medical services]]
 
[[Social services]]
 
[[Spiritual organizations]]
 
[[Tax services]]
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[[Living cheaply]]
 
[[Discounts and freebies]]
 
[[Free Wi-Fi hot spots]]
 
[[Cheap food]]
 
[[Lunch under five dollars]]
 
[[Birthday deals]]
 
[[Thrift stores]]
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[[Supermarkets and grocery stores]]
 
[[Ethnic markets|International foods]]
 
[[GrowingFood|Growing food]]
 
[[Restaurants]], [[Food carts]]
 
[[Coffee shops]]
 
[[Catering]]
 
[[Buffets]]
 
[[Wineries]]
 
[[Breweries]]
 
[[Vegetarian options|Vegetarian]], [[Vegan options|Vegan]], [[All day breakfast|All day breakfast]]
 
[[Alcohol]]
* [[Bars & night clubs]]
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[[Portland history]]
 
[[Portal:Landmarks|Landmarks]]
 
[[Study spots]]
 
[[Dogs]]
 
[[Volunteer opportunities]]
 
[[Memorials]]
 
[[Gyms]], [[Exercise]]
 
[[Outdoor activities]]
 
[[Art]]
 
[[Shopping centers]]
 
[[Beauty salons and barber shops]]
 
[[Clothing stores]]
 
[[Singles scene]], [[Date ideas]]
 
[[Parenting]]
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=== History ===
* [[Francis Pettygrove]]
* [[Thomas G. O'Connor]]
* [[John Couch]]
* [[Cable Car Canyon]]
[[:Category:History|more]]
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=== Business ===
* [[Green industry]]
* [[Worker-Owned Cooperatives]]
* [[Startup]]
* [[Bridgetown Bucks]]
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Articles don't have to be neutral.

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