Hello, Portland. I have some thoughts for you today that are more personal in nature than my usual musings on basketball or pet peeves. I have some confessions to make. Hold on to your wetness wicking socks… I, Radio Gretchen, have never had a manicure... »
State reports show Washington County is not keeping up with Multnomah and Clackamas in protecting abused children We often harp on the need for more transparency, particularly in the state's foster care system. But every now and then, something... »
State rates performance of schools across Oregon, says those in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties twice as likely "outstanding" as in the rest of the state »
Rick Nitti: The country is in a financial bind. We need to be smart about our investments and make sure we are investing for the future. The Hillsdale Terrace redevelopment will pay dividends, and it's the type of investment that I want to see in ... »
Today’s Featured Book Event: Chelsea Cain presents Evil at Heart (Broadway Books, @7:00pm): Yikes! Chelsea Cain is back with her third novel about Portland detective Archie Sheridan and the fetching serial killer who torments him, the sadistic and beau... »
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In the opinion section of today's Oregonian, architect Michael Willis takes a heartfelt stand against the ongoing stigma of public housing. The Willis essay is actually a response to a previous op-ed piece written by Ray Hallberg, who criticized t... »
Anthony and his incisively erudite and always stunning wife, Carol, are beginning their seventh season at the Hillsdale Farmers' Market this weekend. As Anthony notes, "the market opens at 10 am, regardless of rain, snow or even overly bright... »
Here's a photo of the photographer trying to figure out how to take a decent, all-inclusive photo of himself and four friends.Here's a photo of the photographer and his friends after he's succeeded.Those in the photo are the "Usual ... »
I try to walk the walk even as I talk the talk. But, darn it, I have to admit that, down deep, I really hate not being able to have my favorite things simply because they're not in season.So this morning the dogs scattered like a flock of startled... »
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