How We Live: Common Grounds
Lonely in a modern neighborhood, one Portland family makes the leap to cohousing. When Jenny Bevacqua wants to check in on her boys — Al, 9, and Auggie, 11 — […]
How We Live: Road Rules

Living that #vanlife in the Pacific Northwest, with a baby on board.
Sonic Youth
The fall’s a fine time to immerse your family in the magic of Portland’s vibrant musical arts scene, from Little Orphan Annie to rousing rock anthems to — say what? […]
One Family's Struggles with Portland's Housing Boom
Rising rents aren’t just a Portland problem — just ask Pacific Northwest natives Melissa and Roberto Lopez.
How We Live: To Gresham, With Aloha
All this struggling family needed was a fighting chance; at an East Multnomah County nonprofit shelter ministry, they found it.
House and Home
What makes a house into a home? It’s all about community, says this Habitat for Humanity homeowner.
Portland's New Spring Arts Productions
Celebrating the season’s new performing arts productions.
The Joys and Trials of Tiny-House Living
Is 300 square feet enough room for a family of four? One Vancouver family sounds off on the joys (and trials) of going tiny.
From Colombia to Cully
To navigate the logistics of an international move, a family turns to a Portland nonprofit.
Home at Last
Paula-Noel Macfie dreamed of owning a home, despite her tight budget. The community land trust model showed her how.