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Chiara Profenna

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Chiara Profenna’s Biography

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Reporter for The Oregonian / OregonLive covering religion and culture
Former DEI Rural Storytelling Fellow for Pioneer Utility Resources
Former DEI Editor and News Reporter for The Beacon
University of Portland class of 2023

Chiara Profenna’s Journalist Portfolio

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Leveling Up in Rural America

Leveling Up in Rural America

Esports Creates Communities for Students

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The Jantzen Beach Carousel's Second Act

The Jantzen Beach Carousel's Second Act

A treasured ride has a colorful past and a vibrant future

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Watch 'Barbie' on the biggest screen around at OMSI's Empirical Theater

Watch 'Barbie' on the biggest screen around at OMSI's Empirical Theater

With "Oppenheimer" claiming the area's IMAX screens, catch "Barbie" in almost-IMAX at OMSI.

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Portland food entrepreneurs struggle to grow amidst industry changes

Portland food entrepreneurs struggle to grow amidst industry changes

Multiple factors are behind the trend of small businesses shutting down in Portland.

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Portland Parks & Recreation commits to centering underserved communities in new report

Portland Parks & Recreation commits to centering underserved communities in new report

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland report renews the mission and values of Portland Parks & Recreation.

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12 rooftop bars for every occasion in Portland

12 rooftop bars for every occasion in Portland

Our recommendations for spending the rest of summer drinking on a rooftop somewhere in Portland.

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Celebraciones vibrantes en Oregón por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2026

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By Chiara Profenna Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
Read this story in English: The vibrant celebrations happening across Oregon for Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, las comunidades de todo Oregón celebrarán el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana con festivales, música, danza, comida, cine, narración de historias y otros eventos que destacan a las comunidades latinas del estado y sus historias y tradiciones.
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This enchanting Ashland cocktail bar brings Shakespeare’s fairy forest to life

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By Chiara Profenna Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
“The course of true love never did run smooth.” But the cocktails at Oberon’s? Those go down rather smoothly. At least that’s what this reporter imagines Shakespeare might say if he’d ever traded his quill for a toothpick and found himself sipping a martini in Ashland. For visitors coming to Ashland for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the theater isn’t the only place to get a little Shakespeare in your evening.
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A massive Asian street food festival is coming to Portland this weekend

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By Chiara Profenna Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park will be filled with Asian street food, cultural performances and plenty of pandas this weekend as Panda Fest makes its Oregon debut. The three-day festival, Sept. 11-13, will feature more than 100 Asian food and merchandise vendors, more than 200 dishes and a marketplace of artisanal goods, organizers say.
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