Jake Gobeille (right), seen here with wife Kaitlin, approached Blaine Food Bank with the idea for a music-and-beer-themed fundraiser. In just two years, the event has raised $63,000 for the food bank. Photo courtesy: Blaine Food Bank

Third Annual ‘Catoberfest’ Set to Benefit Blaine Food Bank With Help from Bank of the Pacific

Economic outlook report cover featuring Portland skyline and river at sunset.

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The Pathfinder Network youth mentees and mentors at the park for Fun Friday

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A side view of the newly completed pavilion at Tryon Creek State Natural Area showcases its nature-inspired design, blending seamlessly into the surrounding forest while expanding space for community programs and environmental education. Photo courtesy: Friends of Tryon Creek

How Friends of Tryon Creek Is Growing Access to Nature and Education in the Portland-Vancouver Area

Quarterly Economic Newsletter – Q1, 2026

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Executive Director Jason Wells (left) and Development Manager Jaskaran Dhatt are both relatively new to the organization, but are already focused on a bright future. Photo courtesy: Skagit Friendship House

Skagit Friendship House Increases Services to Help Skagit Residents Off the Street

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V Market: Electric Charging Stations, Fusion Food and More

Paul Singh calls the future V Market, scheduled to open in December 2025. It is imagined not as another petrol-and-chips stop, but as a miniature ecosystem of culture, food, sustainability, and community care. A place for neighbors to meet face-to-face again. Continue reading →