Cover Oregon Not First Multi-Million Dollar Tech Disaster on Kitzhaber’s Watch
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Cover Oregon debacle was not the first multi-million dollar disaster the state encountered.
Oregon Voters Rejecting Political Parties
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
A growing number of Oregon voters don’t want to affiliate with Republicans or Democrats, or any other political party.
Ten Reasons Why Portlanders Love Wet and Windy Weather
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Fall has fallen, and the summer sunshine - despite brief appearances on brisk, cool afternoons - is largely a distant memory. But don't be downcast, Portlanders - our crappy weather is really a good thing for this city and its wind-swept, rain-soaked residents. Here are ten reasons why we love wet and windy Portland weather.
Portland’s 25 New Cool People
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Portland is so hot right now. And that’s truly what makes it cool. But cool doesn’t happen all by itself. It takes people to make a city like Portland cool.
Leather Storrs: Why Portlanders Need to Pay Up at Restaurants
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Portlanders have been cheap for a long time. My father used to say “If you want to know the richest guy in the room, look for the oldest sport coat.” Richard Nelson, a long-time assistant to James Beard and one of my earliest teachers loved to say “Beard had deep pockets and short arms”. So whether it was for reasons of propriety or parsimony, locals have been historically opposed to spending money and especially in ways that are showy.
Why Oregonians Should Say No To GMO Labeling
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Whole Foods would like to sell you on the virtues of the Rio Star organic grapefruit. “For juicing, Rio Star is the stand alone grapefruit” and is “widely viewed as the best” grapefruit grown in Texas, home to “some of the sweetest grapefruit in the world.” And despite originating from a breeding program that blasted grapefruits with radiation to scramble their DNA, eating them probably won't kill you.
Marijuana Vote Will Be Close, Oregonian/KGW Poll Says
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The vote for legalizing recreational marijuana in Oregon will be a close one, a new poll by the Oregonian and KGW reveals.
Trail Blazers Preview: Three Upcoming Games
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Portland Trail Blazers’ season starts on Wednesday, just two days away. On Monday mornings, we’ll preview the upcoming Blazer games for that week (Monday-Sunday). I’ll also mention games after that period in passing if they happen on a back-to-back, or four games in five nights basis, punishing parts of the NBA schedule that all players despise.
Police Find 68 Pounds of Pot in Vehicle After Traffic Stop
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Oregon State Police arrested two Washington men after finding nearly 68 pounds of pot in their car after a traffic stop Saturday morning near Medford, police said.
Why Portland’s Weather Helps Us Work and Play Better
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
That was close. After a blue bird summer, full of sun and amazing temperatures, I thought we were in trouble. I actually started to imagine that Portland had lost its mind and become Santa Barbara.
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