Crowds are flocking to Shroom House, the cash-only storefront on West Burnside Street that’s selling psychedelic mushrooms to anyone willing to part with $40 and a copy of their driver’s license.
Category: Willamette Week
Judge Grants Restraining Order Against State Rep. Elect Brian Stout after Allegations of Sexual Assault
A Columbia County Circuit Court judge last month granted a five-year protective order against Brian Stout, a Republican who won election to the Oregon House of Representatives Nov. 8, WW has learned.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Has Opened a Restaurant in Happy Valley
Nearly a year and a half after Willamette Valley Vineyards announced it would be making a big push to expand into the Portland metro area, the Turner-based business has opened its third outpost in Happy Valley.
Multnomah County’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Clears First Hurdle, Will Not Exempt Hookah Lounges
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners told a big step toward banning the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products Thursday night.
The Lollipop Shoppe Is Part Neighborhood Bar, Part Live Music Venue
The Lollipop Shoppe is not a new store specializing in lickable candies mounted on a stick.
Beloved Eatery Chez José Will Live to Serve Sizzling Fajitas Another Day
Just about two months after Chez José served what were supposed to be its last customers, something of a restaurant industry/early Christmas miracle will resurrect the longtime Burlingame neighborhood business.
How Did Portland State University Win a College Basketball Game by 83 Points?
On Thursday night, Portland basketball fans had several viewing options.
Shroom House on Burnside Sells Psychedelic Mushrooms at Retail, no Guide Necessary
Psychedelic mushrooms are legal in Oregon, with lots of caveats.
Multnomah County Pays Out Nearly $2 Million Settlement to Stiffed Employees
Last month, a judge approved a nearly $2 million payout by Multnomah County to settle a 2019 wage lawsuit originally brought by five corrections deputies.
Merritt Paulson Puts Thorns Up for Sale in Bid to Hang On to Timbers Amid Player Abuse Scandal
Under pressure from sponsors, fans, and city officials for covering up alleged sexual abuse by a former coach, soccer team owner Merritt Paulson says he plans to seek a buyer for the Portland Thorns, this year’s champions in the National Women’s Socce…