Politics After the mayoral debate, an early prediction There were no knockouts in the first debate, but Mike McGinn has shown an ability to improve his game immensely. by Matt A. Fikse / September 11, 2009
Politics A popular Oregon governor hopes for an encore John Kitzhaber: back in the governor game by Floyd McKay / September 3, 2009
Politics Portland Cong. Earl Blumenauer 'stunned' by reaction to his end-of-life-counseling provision Portland Congressman Earl Blumenauer, with trademark bow tie by Floyd McKay / August 13, 2009
Politics Cong. Rick Larsen confronts anger at a town hall meeting on healthcare Polls show Democratic Congressman Rick Larsen now leading Republican challenger John Koster by Floyd McKay / August 9, 2009
Politics Amsterdam sends a gay-marriage message to America Half a million line the Amsterdam canals for the gay-wedding celebration by Matt A. Fikse / August 2, 2009
Politics The Mayor's race: not making it easy for us undecideds Greg Nickels and Jan Drago, lookalike political allies by Matt A. Fikse / July 22, 2009
Culture Happiness: There's something about Northwest communities Fairhaven is a popular district in Bellingham. by Floyd McKay / January 25, 2011
Politics Obama: Bellying back up to the Bar Obama's judicial appointment relies on ABA vetting, a big step away from Federalist Society power. by Floyd McKay / March 19, 2009
Politics Will a bad economy wipe out Oregon history? Maybe. As the state celebrates its 150th birthday, an institution full of its historic documents goes on life-support. by Floyd McKay / March 18, 2009
Politics What's lost, going from newspapers to websites Cass Sunstein explains how online journalism hinders progress by Floyd McKay / March 2, 2009