Equity Out & Back: Finding comfort while camping at Oregon's Lake Timothy Alison Mariella Désir didn’t think the activity was for her — until Lestarya Molloy, founder of Fridie Outdoors, showed her it can feel safe and cozy. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 1, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Creating a brave space for BIPOC cyclists Alison Mariella Désir meets with Will Cortez, co-founder of BikePOC PNW, an organization creating space and community for bike riders of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 29, 2024
Environment Washington slates $50M for trees to shade salmon streams Gov. Jay Inslee and a bipartisan group of legislators are using a low-tech approach to combat deadly warming waters. by John Stang / May 16, 2023
Environment To protect orcas, boats in Puget Sound must stay 1,000 yards away SB 5371 expands the buffer zone for endangered southern resident killer whales, who depend on sonar to hunt and communicate in the Salish Sea. by John Stang / April 18, 2023 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on April 19
Politics How federal weed legalization would impact Washington state Senate Bill 5069 — one of several marijuana-related bills this legislative session — lays the groundwork for interstate trade. by John Stang / March 3, 2023
Equity Alison Mariella Désir on wellness and belonging in the PNW In this Out & Back special episode, the outdoors activist talks to BIPOC and queer people who find healing in joy and nature. by Alison Mariella Désir / July 10, 2023
Politics Why are gas prices rising at stations unaffected by cap-and-trade? Even oil companies not participating in the state’s new carbon auction system are pumping up the cost to the consumer. by John Stang / October 23, 2023
Tech Can anybody fix the Oregon Symphony? Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini, shown here on tour in France. (pinkmartini.com) by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / November 1, 2007
Politics Sam Adams will use arts as a major theme in the Portland mayor's race Portland Mayor Sam Adams by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / October 3, 2007
Tech Portland's expressive marathon The 11-day Time Based Art Festival was exhausting as usual but, event for event, not as consistently inspiring as last year's. by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / September 19, 2007