Tech The economic impact act plays in Portland If you believe these studies, and some of us do, the arts contribute almost as much to the Portland economy as they do in much-bigger Seattle. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Culture Once a year, Portland streets are decorated with duct tape The big story in advance of the Rose Parade. (KATU-TV) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Politics What the Seattle bloggers are saying about Al Gore Low-key, at times whispering, he was measured and thoughtful but seemed tired. by Chuck Taylor / June 5, 2007
Politics Timothy Egan unleashed Timothy Egan receiving the National Book Award. (New York Times) by Chuck Taylor / June 2, 2007
Politics Clicking and clucking: Portland's annual list of city salaries is out Five top executives got big raises this year. Workers topping six figures: 236. Mayor Tom Potter is 151st. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 30, 2007
Politics Portland's wired water world From top, the "Benson Bubblers," the Bull Run Watershed, and a kitten encounter. (All: Portland Water Bureau) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 24, 2007
Politics Eight-term King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng is dead at 68 King County, Wash., Prosecutor Norm Maleng. by Chuck Taylor / May 24, 2007
Politics Downtown's hired guns Police officer or security guard? In Portland you have to get pretty close to tell. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 22, 2007
Politics Stefan Sharkansky's paper chase of Prof. John McKay The pesky conservative blogger finally gets to ask the former U.S. attorney about the 2004 Washington gubernatorial election. by Chuck Taylor / May 22, 2007