Let's try Jeff Weaver at first base Well, why not? He's big and can't be much worse than Richie Sexson at the plate. Pitchers get to bat during this road trip to National League parks. by Mike Henderson / June 7, 2007
Tech The economic impact act plays in Portland If you believe these studies, and some of us do, the arts contribute almost as much to the Portland economy as they do in much-bigger Seattle. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Culture Once a year, Portland streets are decorated with duct tape The big story in advance of the Rose Parade. (KATU-TV) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck: The M's are stooges Vladimir Guerrero slaps around the Mariners, which is a big poke in the eye during an otherwise-good road trip. by Mike Henderson / May 31, 2007
Politics Clicking and clucking: Portland's annual list of city salaries is out Five top executives got big raises this year. Workers topping six figures: 236. Mayor Tom Potter is 151st. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 30, 2007
Politics Portland's wired water world From top, the "Benson Bubblers," the Bull Run Watershed, and a kitten encounter. (All: Portland Water Bureau) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 24, 2007
Fatigue, that tired old excuse, doesn't seem to affect Ichiro Tireless Ichiro. (Chuck Taylor) by Mike Henderson / May 23, 2007
Politics Downtown's hired guns Police officer or security guard? In Portland you have to get pretty close to tell. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 22, 2007
Culture The king of Les Schwab country dies Free-beef advocate Les Schwab. (Les Schwab Tires) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 19, 2007
