Andrew Jankowski

I'm freelance again, so my landlord will appreciate any and all gigs you can send my way. jankandrew at gmail dot com. will pivot to video.

*won a top national critics prize
*helped people through writing
*PDX's Finest Drag Artists, giving 6 drag queens wider exposure, and Rainbow Review covering LGBTQ+ culture biweekly
*sought new voices from historically excluded communities, blending them with an existing roster

Yesterday was my last day at Willamette Week. I accomplished a lot to be proud of* but I'm crushed. WW was my dream job and I lived it. Losing this beyond my control or fault is hard. Taking the weekend to breathe and grieve. I will miss the team a lot. (Birthday Tuesday, job loss Thursday is rough)

Spring Arts Guide 2026 Portland’s creative communities work hard and play hard.

Spring Arts Guide 2026 is here! @wweek.com looked at how the Portland creative world works hard by playing hard:
www.wweek.com/arts/2026/02...

I Don’t Go a Day Without Seeing a Trans or Genderqueer Person Portland’s queerness is part of what brought me here.

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...

people say culture moves too fast nowadays and yes but my brain goes “morta oo gaga” almost daily still

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.

congratulations to @durandbernarr.bsky.social on your well-deserved Grammy win! throwback to his @wonderballroom.bsky.social show last spring: www.wweek.com/performance/...

We Tried Exploremores, the New Girl Scout Cookie WW Staff

The “Rocky Road ice cream-inspired” sandwich cookie is no Thin Mint, but it went down pretty easy.

Snacks of the Month: A S’mores-gasbord of Sweets Andrew Jankowski

Downtown Portland has two cafes devoted to scorching bespoke campfire treats.

Meredith Marks and Jess the Ripper Heated Up Revolution Hall Andrew Jankowski

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.

Ron Funches Kills With Kindness Andrew Jankowski

The Salem-raised comedian’s emotional banishment on “The Traitors” established him as a fan favorite.

These Are Portland’s Funniest People The city’s top comedians, as chosen by their peers.

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

Nob Hill Bar & Grill has a Festivus Pole (also look at me trying to rejoin social media again)

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.

Protest service journalism, from @andrewjank.bsky.social www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

"Learn to code," they said

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.

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.

Secrets of the Suburbs Andrew Jankowski

A Finder for the best spots a stone’s throw from the city.

my sister has chosen "play Nintendo and get shithoused" as our Mother's Day celebration this year, so if you'll excuse me I need to load up on mimosas before losing Mario Party at the last second.

if you're close to your parents, keep it that way. if you're not, do what you can while they're here. family therapy worked wonders for us. if that's not an option then you have my heart, so just take it easy.

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.

Documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” Has a Secret Portland Connection Rachel Saslow

PCC math teacher Pete Haberman executive produced the film, along with actor Jesse Eisenberg.

Oregon Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Jessica Lind to Retire Rachel Saslow

Lind is hanging up her pointe shoes after 14 years at the company.

Portland’s Natural Beauty Exposed Inside the city’s outdoor spaces.

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.

An Uncertain Future for the County’s STI Clinic Stirs Outcry

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/...

Mall Walking Is Back, Lloyd Center Style

Rachel Saslow covers the Food Court 5000 mall walkers of Lloyd Center: www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Oregon Ballet Theatre Haunts Keller Auditorium With “Giselle”

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