Rose City Gazette is a satirical news website covering life in Portland, Oregon. Our stories explore Portland culture, cyclists, coffee shops, housing, weather, and everyday life in the Rose City. From Portland bike lanes and endless rain to rising rent and coffee culture, Rose City Gazette offers humorous coverage of the issues locals talk about every day.

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At some point over the last decade, Portland transformed from: “America’s quirky creative paradise” into: “a city everyone has extremely complicated feelings about.” Ask longtime residents what happened...

Why Is Portland So Expensive Now? (2026)

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PORTLAND, OR — There was a time when people moved to Portland because it felt like the affordable version of the West Coast dream. You...

Is Portland Safe in 2026? Crime Rate Explained

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PORTLAND, OR — Asking whether Portland is safe in 2026 is a little like asking: “how spicy is Thai food?” The answer depends entirely on: where you are what time...
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