Why We Left Portland For Idaho & Will Never Go Back

Leaving Portland Oregon has become a serious consideration for many families. In this episode, we talk with a family moving from Portland to Idaho, breaking down why people are leaving Portland, concerns around crime and safety, homelessness, rising cost of living, and policy changes like Oregon Measure 110 and Measure 114 that ultimately pushed them to leave Oregon.

We also compare Portland vs Idaho, what life looks like after leaving Portland, and why North Idaho felt like the right place to raise kids. From moving to North Idaho and homeschooling to rebuilding community and finding stability again, this conversation is for families asking whether leaving Oregon for Idaho could be the right move for their future.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – When Portland Started to Feel Different
01:11 – COVID and the Cultural Shift
02:10 – Drug Decriminalization and Public Safety
03:29 – The Final Trigger: Oregon Gun Laws
04:18 – Taxes, Cost of Living, and Family Pressure
05:36 – Why Portland Schools Were No Longer Enough
07:00 – Choosing Homeschooling and Educational Freedom
09:20 – Discovering North Idaho by Accident
10:28 – Jobs, Opportunity, and Making It Work
11:23 – Clean, Safe, and Family-Oriented Living
12:52 – The Moment They Knew They Were Moving
14:36 – Portland’s Culture and Loss of Community
15:14 – Stepping Away from the World’s Problems
17:05 – Gun Rights, Responsibility, and Trust
19:09 – Leaving a Stable Career for Family
20:06 – Living in a Fifth Wheel During the Build
20:57 – Stress Then vs Stress Now
22:15 – Advice for Families Thinking of Leaving Portland
24:42 – What They Wish They’d Known Earlier

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