Portland lies in the Willamette valley near the edge of the Pacific but stands at a crossroads in its identity. The city has a large Asian-American minority, one that has enriched the state and brought with it many new opportunities. Yet, that same group continues to suffer beneath institutional and societal prejudices.

All across Portland, signs of white grievance lie just beneath the surface. While increasingly progressive, many are unhappy with the growing city's identity continuing to shift. With the evergreen-covered Cascades in sight it is hardly surprising that the city has also become a hotspot for the growing hippie movement as well. Whatever Portland's future, it is sure to be weird.