The owners of the longtime Portland restaurant say they were blindsided and donated the event’s proceeds to the SPLC, but demonstrators challenge how staff responded once alerted.
When we profiled Oregon Rep. Cyrus Javadi last October, he had recently left the Republican Party and joined the Democrats. A year later, he is running for reelection as a Democrat. Javadi won the Democratic nomination for House District 32 in May without an opponent. He will face Republican Max
When Tina Kotek was sworn in as Oregon’s 39th governor in January 2023, she made history as one of the first openly Gay governors elected in the United States. This historic milestone was a significant step forward for the LGBTQ+ community, and a symbol of meaningful progress.
Take a stroll through Pacific Northwest Queer history in these October issues from Spokane, Portland, and Seattle.
With the leaves starting to yellow, it means election season is upon us once again. Democrats are vying to retake the US House after losing it in 2022 and the presidency and Senate in 2024. Here are some races near you to follow this cycle: Washington’s 3rd Congressional District:
I want to let you in on a little secret: I’m getting older. So are all of you. Minute by minute, time marches on, and all we can do is try to keep up to the best of our abilities. Getting old isn’t easy, and we often don’
Few independent artists have built a career as varied, consistent, and emotionally candid as Rachael Sage. The New York City–based singer-songwriter has spent years crafting music that blends intimacy with conviction, earning a devoted audience with songs that are at once vulnerable, resilient, and unmistakably her own. Her
For Jake Breiter, an apple is never just an apple. It might be the snack in a child’s lunchbox, a bright red shape on a classroom worksheet, or the fruit from a favorite children’s book. But it can also represent temptation, sin, and the complications that come with
Census data shows Portland, OR has the highest share of gay and lesbian couples in the United States. According to the data from 2024, nearly 3.8% of couples in Portland are in queer relationships. Following closely, 3.7% of couples in Seattle are in same sex relationships. Despite Portland
Photos of Portland Pride and Festival, July 18 & 19, 2026 Portland Pride Parade 2026 | Photos by Mike Schultz
Portland is navigating one of the most challenging chapters in its history, and Keith Wilson is stepping up to the plate. As the city’s 54th mayor, Wilson brings a distinct local perspective and a bold vision for change as Portland transitions to a new structure of city governance. Unlike
The LGBTQ+ community has been known to be versatile in creating safe spaces for events, support networks, and live engagement throughout the years. In recent history the internet has invited methods for us to find each other, socialize independently, and even organize live events on the fly. The one thing
Stonewall News Northwest interviewed three key members of Just Out who share their history with the publication and what they're doing now. Just Out co-founder and publisher (1983-1999) Renee Lachance, art director Rupert Kinnard and second publisher (1999-2011) Marty Davis talked with Stonewall News Northwest.
A dog park, a stage and arty lighting will glamify the new Darcelle XV Plaza in Portland which is set to open later this month. “People talk about Pioneer Courthouse Square as the city’s living room, and so folks were talking about this being the Queer living room,” said
When you think of history, you may picture a stuffy visit to a museum: the smell of old documents, the replicas of Civil War–era dresses, dust collecting on ancient plaques. Those places also often overlook the histories of those who need their stories showcased the most. The Oregon Queer
