Andrew Jankowski
@andrewjank.bsky.social
Asst. Arts & Culture Editor, Willamette Week
🏳️⚧️🎬🎭🥂🍕🏳️🌈 Freelanced: Portland Mercury, Portland Monthly, Eater PDX, Rose City Press Corps, more [he/they] jail: 7/16/20
🏳️⚧️🎬🎭🥂🍕🏳️🌈 Freelanced: Portland Mercury, Portland Monthly, Eater PDX, Rose City Press Corps, more [he/they] jail: 7/16/20
I adore Jamie Strickler's essay for @wweek.com's Reasons to Love Portland Issue. Trans and nonbinary folks are nearly everywhere I go around town, and I personally can't say that about recent New York or LA trips. Especially now, this is a reason to celebrate:
www.wweek.com/culture/2026...
www.wweek.com/culture/2026...
I Don’t Go a Day Without Seeing a Trans or Genderqueer Person
Portland’s queerness is part of what brought me here.
www.wweek.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:19 AM
I adore Jamie Strickler's essay for @wweek.com's Reasons to Love Portland Issue. Trans and nonbinary folks are nearly everywhere I go around town, and I personally can't say that about recent New York or LA trips. Especially now, this is a reason to celebrate:
www.wweek.com/culture/2026...
www.wweek.com/culture/2026...
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people say culture moves too fast nowadays and yes but my brain goes “morta oo gaga” almost daily still
February 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
people say culture moves too fast nowadays and yes but my brain goes “morta oo gaga” almost daily still
congratulations to @durandbernarr.bsky.social on your well-deserved Grammy win! throwback to his @wonderballroom.bsky.social show last spring: www.wweek.com/performance/...
Durand Bernarr and Shae Universe Take Portland to Church
The Wonder Ballroom audience gave the R&B singers immaculate crowd energy on Saturday, April 26.
www.wweek.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
congratulations to @durandbernarr.bsky.social on your well-deserved Grammy win! throwback to his @wonderballroom.bsky.social show last spring: www.wweek.com/performance/...
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The “Rocky Road ice cream-inspired” sandwich cookie is no Thin Mint, but it went down pretty easy.
We Tried Exploremores, the New Girl Scout Cookie
WW Staff
www.wweek.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:18 AM
The “Rocky Road ice cream-inspired” sandwich cookie is no Thin Mint, but it went down pretty easy.
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Downtown Portland has two cafes devoted to scorching bespoke campfire treats.
Snacks of the Month: A S’mores-gasbord of Sweets
Andrew Jankowski
www.wweek.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Downtown Portland has two cafes devoted to scorching bespoke campfire treats.
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Marks, a “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star, could have laughed her way to the bank but treated her DJ gig’s audience with respect.
Meredith Marks and Jess the Ripper Heated Up Revolution Hall
Andrew Jankowski
www.wweek.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Marks, a “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star, could have laughed her way to the bank but treated her DJ gig’s audience with respect.
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The Salem-raised comedian’s emotional banishment on “The Traitors” established him as a fan favorite.
Ron Funches Kills With Kindness
Andrew Jankowski
www.wweek.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The Salem-raised comedian’s emotional banishment on “The Traitors” established him as a fan favorite.
This week's @wweek.com is a Funniest Five for the books! This year's Funniest Five might not have the solutions but they are great at telling us the problems, which they'll prove Feb. 5 at Rev Hall: www.wweek.com/arts/comedy/...
These Are Portland’s Funniest People
The city’s top comedians, as chosen by their peers.
www.wweek.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:37 AM
This week's @wweek.com is a Funniest Five for the books! This year's Funniest Five might not have the solutions but they are great at telling us the problems, which they'll prove Feb. 5 at Rev Hall: www.wweek.com/arts/comedy/...
Should I be worried that so many people sent me Rachael Ivy Young's highly accurate video about crying in public in Portland
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Should I be worried that so many people sent me Rachael Ivy Young's highly accurate video about crying in public in Portland
Nob Hill Bar & Grill has a Festivus Pole (also look at me trying to rejoin social media again)
December 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Nob Hill Bar & Grill has a Festivus Pole (also look at me trying to rejoin social media again)
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Protest service journalism, from @andrewjank.bsky.social www.wweek.com/culture/2025...
A Newcomer’s Guide to the South Waterfront, Portland’s Hottest Neighborhood
If people are flocking to Portland’s spiciest enclave, we’ll provide the guidebook.
www.wweek.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Protest service journalism, from @andrewjank.bsky.social www.wweek.com/culture/2025...
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"Learn to code," they said
Microsoft is laying off another 9,000 employees
Microsoft to lay off as many as 9,000 employees in latest round
The move follows two waves of layoffs in May and June, which saw Microsoft fire more than 6,000 employees.
www.seattletimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"Learn to code," they said
Our very own Rachel Saslow looked at how both Trump and the pandemic are affecting the brewing industry's aluminum can supply: www.wweek.com/drink/2025/0...
This Independence Day, Local Breweries Are Navigating New Aluminum Tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs compound problems caused by “the candemic,” the can shortage which began during the pandemic.
www.wweek.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Our very own Rachel Saslow looked at how both Trump and the pandemic are affecting the brewing industry's aluminum can supply: www.wweek.com/drink/2025/0...
Summer marks the first anniversaries of both my job with Willamette Week (June) and my mom's death (August). It's a weird season and a weird time to be here but that's how it goes. I'll look back at my favorite stories later, but I'm always here for feedback: andrew@wweek.com.
June 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Summer marks the first anniversaries of both my job with Willamette Week (June) and my mom's death (August). It's a weird season and a weird time to be here but that's how it goes. I'll look back at my favorite stories later, but I'm always here for feedback: andrew@wweek.com.
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A Finder for the best spots a stone’s throw from the city.
Secrets of the Suburbs
Andrew Jankowski
www.wweek.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM
A Finder for the best spots a stone’s throw from the city.
first Mother's Day without my mom, who we lost in August. this isn't as rough as her birthday and the holidays during the first 90 days without her, but today's rough all the same.
May 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
first Mother's Day without my mom, who we lost in August. this isn't as rough as her birthday and the holidays during the first 90 days without her, but today's rough all the same.
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PCC math teacher Pete Haberman executive produced the film, along with actor Jesse Eisenberg.
Documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” Has a Secret Portland Connection
Rachel Saslow
www.wweek.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
PCC math teacher Pete Haberman executive produced the film, along with actor Jesse Eisenberg.
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Lind is hanging up her pointe shoes after 14 years at the company.
Oregon Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Jessica Lind to Retire
Rachel Saslow
www.wweek.com
May 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Lind is hanging up her pointe shoes after 14 years at the company.
Robin Bacior and our creative team did a phenomenal job with this week's cover, I'm obsessed: www.wweek.com/culture/2025...
Portland’s Natural Beauty Exposed
Inside the city’s outdoor spaces.
www.wweek.com
April 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Robin Bacior and our creative team did a phenomenal job with this week's cover, I'm obsessed: www.wweek.com/culture/2025...
I finally saw Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) and my Tiktok is now mostly praise mimes.
April 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I finally saw Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) and my Tiktok is now mostly praise mimes.
Multnomah County's STI clinic, which has treated patients around Old Town since the '60s, could be eliminated due to budget cuts: www.wweek.com/news/county/...
An Uncertain Future for the County’s STI Clinic Stirs Outcry
www.wweek.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Multnomah County's STI clinic, which has treated patients around Old Town since the '60s, could be eliminated due to budget cuts: www.wweek.com/news/county/...
Rachel Saslow covers the Food Court 5000 mall walkers of Lloyd Center: www.wweek.com/culture/2025...
Mall Walking Is Back, Lloyd Center Style
www.wweek.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Rachel Saslow covers the Food Court 5000 mall walkers of Lloyd Center: www.wweek.com/culture/2025...
Giselle is not a girl's girl. My review of Oregon Ballet Theater: www.wweek.com/performance/...
Oregon Ballet Theatre Haunts Keller Auditorium With “Giselle”
www.wweek.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Giselle is not a girl's girl. My review of Oregon Ballet Theater: www.wweek.com/performance/...
no I haven't been to therapy but I heard Lady Gaga say "the category is" while spending all her Hot Topic reward points
February 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
no I haven't been to therapy but I heard Lady Gaga say "the category is" while spending all her Hot Topic reward points
A third Frank's Noodle House is coming to the Pearl District: www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...
Frank’s Noodle House Heads to the Pearl District
www.wweek.com
January 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A third Frank's Noodle House is coming to the Pearl District: www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...