Voices of Vanport: Remembering a 70-year-old tragedy
Photos courtesy of Portland City Archives (above), Shawnte Sims/Vanport Mosaic (left), Kaiser Permanente Archive (middle), Portland City Archives (right). Memorial Day, 1948. The town of…
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See How Portland Roasting Coffee Serves up Sustainability
You probably know how local options like Portland Roasting Coffee make Portland International Airport unique. Now learn about green leadership. This month we interviewed Zac…
Find Solar Power at Your Fingertips at PDX
Have you ever wondered how the weather affects solar energy production in the Pacific Northwest? Check real-time data at Portland International Airport to see how…
Go Behind-the-Scenes with the PDX Symphony (Video)
An airport is like an orchestra, where vehicles, bags, planes and people work in harmony to create a symphony of hands and wheels, hospitality and…
How Do You Divert 7 Tons of Waste in One Day?
Can you picture what an international airport garage sale might look like? Probably a lot like our fall cleanup at Portland International Airport. It’s our…
Tick Tock—Where to Find the Best Last-Minute Gifts at PDX
If you still need a few more holiday gifts, you’re not alone. But no need to stress—Portland International Airport has you covered. With a street…
Honey Harvest at Headquarters (Video)
See our own Troy Graham and Suzette Pump suit up for the annual honey harvest at headquarters. Our team maintains the honeybee hive located on top of our 10,000-square-foot eco-roof. Flowering sedum…
PDX Green Plates Serve Up Sustainability
The results are in… Thanks for helping make our Green Plate pilot project a success. About half of our customers chose sustainable, durable dishware reducing…
Discover Portland’s Hidden Island with the Northwest Youth Corps
Restoring habitat on an island in the Columbia River has its challenges, as it’s a mile walk to the worksite. While traveling across the I-205…
Local Students go ‘Around the World’ on an Export Journey
For more than two decades, we’ve partnered with Portland area schools, offering opportunities for students to understand the importance of trade in Oregon. Learn more…