How a Portland couple developed Super Dreidel, a modern twist on the classic Hanukkah game

More than a dozen people gathered around a makeshift casino table in Adam and Shelley Zucker’s living room, examining a long, blue gameboard that had two Stars of David divided into Hebrew-symbolized portions. Each circle was marked by a menorah with eight candles, represented by yellow stones, between the stars. In order to lock in … Read more

Ruse Brewing opens taproom, Crust Collective pizzeria in Slabtown

The renowned Southeast Portland brewery Ruse Brewing has launched its third site, a taproom and Detroit-style pizzeria, in the former Please Louise building in the Slabtown neighborhood. Ruse, which established its first satellite taproom and Crust Collective pizzeria on the Vancouver Waterfront in 2022, is making a comeback across the Columbia River with the new … Read more

Social Security full retirement age is going up in 2025

In 2025, the full retirement age—the point at which you can start receiving all of your Social Security benefits—will rise. Although recipients can start receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62, they won’t be eligible to receive the entire amount until they are of full retirement age. Depending on how far you are … Read more

Readers respond: Trump administration portends rule by the rich

The deep state and how elitist Democratic politicians are ruining America are the topics of repeated accusations, anxieties, and conspiracy theories made by Donald Trump, his cabinet members, and the Republican Party. However, these charges highlight the goal of Trump and the Republican Party, which is to politicize the FBI, the Department of Justice, and … Read more

Update: The current winter weather advisory will expire at 7 a.m.

The Siskiyou Mountains, Southern Oregon Cascades, Northern and Eastern Klamath County, and Western Lake County were all under the advisory. Winter weather wisdom: Driving tips from the National Weather Service for challenging conditions Driving in the winter can be dangerous, resulting in more than 480,000 injuries and 6,000 vehicle fatalities annually. Prioritize safety by slowing … Read more

This hidden gem of a Northwest ski town checked all our boxes

Idaho’s Kellogg My family and I were searching for an asterisk-filled ski vacation last year. The mountain needed to have enough terrain to accommodate my husband’s and my children’s vastly disparate skill levels. We desired accommodations and, ideally, childcare on-site. Additionally, we didn’t want to go over budget. We discovered all of that, along with … Read more