Culture Making Western states bicycle-friendly Unless you're in Washington, which ranks No. 1, state officials and bicycle advocacy groups have a lot of work to do. by Bill Schneider / October 17, 2008
Politics McCain, Palin, earmarks, and the DNA of bears Grizzly bear leaving a DNA sample in a "scent trap." (U.S. Geological Survey) by Bill Schneider / October 2, 2008
Two more promising new arts groups in Portland The Portland Vocal Consort during rehearsals. by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / March 11, 2008
Culture Time for a new backcountry coalition of MPVs: muscle-powered vehicles Single-track mountain-biking in Colorado. (U.S. Bureau of Land Management) by Bill Schneider / October 12, 2007
Politics This week's rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: A few thoughts on Proposition 1, or would it have been so hard to add a new basketball arena? by Greg Palmer / October 11, 2007
Politics Rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: This week our romantic news poet offers a sonnet. by Greg Palmer / October 4, 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
Environment Helen Freeman, 1932-2007 Helen Freeman, former curator of education at the Woodland Park Zoo and founder of the International Snow Leopard Trust. (Snow Leopard Trust) by Greg Palmer / September 28, 2007
Politics This Week's Rhymes for the Times Putting on the Doggerel: The curtain parts, a hush falls on the crowd, and stepping center stage are businessmen, dancing the intricate "Shuffle Off to Oklahoma City" with their lawyers as partners... by Greg Palmer / September 27, 2007
Politics This week's random rhymes for current times Ken Burns. (PBS) by Greg Palmer / September 20, 2007