news in Humboldt, Northeast (NE) Portland...

Summer’s here and a block party is a great excuse to get to know those neighbors who you only see traveling to and from work or taking out the trash. There are a few bureaucratic hoops to jump through with the city, but if you follow our advice, throwing your own block party should be a cinch. Think of a block party as a potluck or barbecue-style event intended to attract only local residents who live on your more...

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It’s the time of year when the sun should be shining in the Rose City, and whether or not that’s a fact, Portlanders take to the streets and parks to enjoy live music, parades, street fairs and more. If you need ideas for where to find summer fun outside, Neighborhood Notes has some suggestions to get you started. Now, get out there and join your neighbors for an outdoor movie on the big screen or a bike more...

If you’re interested in building a more consistent social media presence, you should consider using Buffer. Essentially, Buffer allows you to share great content you find on the Internet as well as original content you create with the click of a button, and it “automagically” sends that content to your social media accounts, sharing it throughout the day based on a schedule you create. After you more...

You've likely invested time and money to generate an identity for your brand and to trademark it, but the reality is, no one is going to protect it for you. You are required to police the use of your trademark and that means being proactive and on the lookout for rip-offs of your logo online. This might sound like an impossible task so we’re going to provide you with a few tips to help you protect your brand in a digital world. more...

Hang on to your mobile phones, Portland retailers, because thieves may be casing your shop with an eye on your iPhone. Several shop owners have reported that either their iPhones or employees' iPhones have been stolen in the last couple of weeks. The thefts have occurred primarily along commercial drags like North Mississippi and North Williams Avenues, SE Hawthorne Boulevard, NEAlberta Street, and in business more...

Greenest city, best coffee, hottest indie music scene. In the eyes of others (read: national media outlets), Portland is constantly competing for top listicle honors. In 2012, Travel + Leisure liberally bestowed upon Portland "the best" titles for environmental friendliness, street food and food trucks, public transportation and pedestrian friendliness, pet-friendly vacation, and microbrewed beer (as well more...

Record collectors rejoice! Your national (and fast-becoming international) holiday is upon us again: It’s Record Store Day—the day when thousands of independent music retailers across the U.S. offer an incredible selection—literally hundreds—of exclusive limited edition releases that are only available at indie record stores. The focus skews heavily towards vinyl including special more...

You’ve officially decided to follow your dream. Whether you’re ready to reveal the product you’ve been meticulously developing in your workshop or studio to the world, or you’re ambitiously opening your own restaurant, bar, bakery or boutique, you should step back a moment and consider the name of your product, business or service from a legal perspective—you’ll thank yourself more...

Today's finally the day: Tax Day. And, you're either weeping because you just saw the amount you owe, or you have refund dough burning a hole in your wallet. Whichever camp you fall into, we're sure you could use a moment to decompress and de-stress—and during that moment, why not treat yourself to a happy hour snack and a drink, or two? Need some suggestions?We've got you covered. Here's more...